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2021 COSAFA Women's Championship squads

This article lists the squads for the 2021 COSAFA Women's Championship, the 9th edition of the COSAFA Women's Championship. The tournament is a women's international football tournament for national teams organised by COSAFA, teams from Southern Africa, and was held in Nelson Mandela Bay from 28 September to 9 October 2021. In the tournament were involved twelve national teams: nine teams from COSAFA and three teams from CECAFA, who were invited as guests. Each national team registered a squad of 20 players.

The age listed for each player is on 28 September 2021, the first day of the tournament. The numbers of caps and goals listed for each player do not include any matches played after the start of tournament. The club listed is the club for which the player last played a competitive match prior to the tournament. The nationality for each club reflects the national association (not the league) to which the club is affiliated. A flag is included for coaches that are of a different nationality than their own national team.

Group A edit

Angola edit

Coach: Sousa Garcia

The squad was announced on 21 September 2021.[1]

No. Pos. Player Date of birth (age) Club
1 1GK Mimi (1995-03-02)2 March 1995 (aged 26)   Paulo FC
3 2DF Nela (2002-04-04)4 April 2002 (aged 19)   Sagrada Esperança
4 3MF Lídia (captain) (1998-01-29)29 January 1998 (aged 23)   Sagrada Esperança
5 2DF Dorcacia   Sagrada Esperança
6 3MF Prado (1999-09-12)12 September 1999 (aged 22)   1º de Agosto
7 4FW Alegria (1995-05-14)14 May 1995 (aged 26)   Sagrada Esperança
8 3MF Chiquita (1997-09-19)19 September 1997 (aged 24)
10 4FW Ngonguinha (1999-07-11)11 July 1999 (aged 22)   Tchapesse CA
11 3MF Yara   Sagrada Esperança
12 1GK Sandrinha (1997-10-05)5 October 1997 (aged 23)   Sagrada Esperança
13 2DF Fátima Faria   GR Kilamba
14 4FW Bia (1997-04-29)29 April 1997 (aged 24)   GR Kilamba
15 2DF Erica Panguila   GR Kilamba
16 3MF Eleúteria Pinto (1999-09-06)6 September 1999 (aged 22)   DC Exército
17 4FW Marizete (1999-04-24)24 April 1999 (aged 22)   Paulo FC
18 3MF Margarete (2002-08-16)16 August 2002 (aged 19)   1º de Agosto
20 3MF Ladaínha (1992-03-04)4 March 1992 (aged 29)   Atlético do Cunene
21 3MF Ana Costa   1º de Agosto

Malawi edit

Coaches: McNerbert Kazuwa and Andrew Chikhosi

A preliminary squad was announced on 7 September 2021.[2] The squad was reduced prior to the beginning of the tournament.[3]

No. Pos. Player Date of birth (age) Club
1 1GK Mercy Sikelo (1997-12-22)22 December 1997 (aged 23)   Ntopwa
2 2DF Emily Jossam (1998-08-18)18 August 1998 (aged 23)   Blantyre Zero
3 2DF Ruth Nyirongo (1995-12-30)30 December 1995 (aged 25)   DD Sunshine
4 2DF Chimwemwe Madise (1992-04-06)6 April 1992 (aged 29)   Lusaka Dynamos
5 2DF Patricia Nyirenda (1998-04-08)8 April 1998 (aged 23)   Lusaka Dynamos
6 3MF Lyna James
7 4FW Asimenye Simwaka (1997-08-08)8 August 1997 (aged 24)   Topik
8 3MF Chikondi Gondwe (1998-09-19)19 September 1998 (aged 23)   CY Sisters
9 4FW Sabinah Thom (1996-03-03)3 March 1996 (aged 25)   DD Sunshine
10 4FW Vanessa Chikupila (1991-04-02)2 April 1991 (aged 29)   Blantyre Zero
11 4FW Fazila Chiyembekezo   Skippers
12 3MF Wezzie Mvula (1996-07-06)6 July 1996 (aged 25)   DD Sunshine
13 1GK Ruth Mhango   Moyale Sisters
14 3MF Madyina Ngulube (1996-06-18)18 June 1996 (aged 25)   DD Sunshine
15 2DF Mphatso Gondwe   DD Sunshine
16 1GK Samil Amidu (1996-12-29)29 December 1996 (aged 24)   DD Sunshine
17 3MF Zainab Kapanda (2002-03-12)12 March 2002 (aged 19)   Blantyre Zero
18 2DF Ireen Khumalo   Ascent Academy
19 3MF Carolyn Mathyola   DD Sunshine
20 2DF Tionge Phiri (2000-08-28)28 August 2000 (aged 21)   DD Sunshine

Mozambique edit

Coach: Felizarda Lemos

The squad was announced on 17 September 2021.[4]

No. Pos. Player Date of birth (age) Club
1 1GK Esperança
2 2DF Lili
3 2DF Virginia
4 2DF Rosa António
5 2DF Aurora
6 4FW Fidelia
7 3MF Chingueleze
8 3MF Goia
9 3MF Lónica
10 4FW Ninika
11 4FW Badru
12 1GK Vava
13 3MF Joana
14 2DF Madona
15 4FW Cina
16 3MF Emília
17 3MF Amélia
18 2DF Cai'Cai (captain)
19 3MF Marlene
20 2DF Lúcia Leila
21 3MF Deo
22 1GK Isaura

South Africa edit

Coach: Desiree Ellis

The squad was announced on 16 September 2021.[5]

No. Pos. Player Date of birth (age) Club
1 1GK Kaylin Swart (1994-09-30)30 September 1994 (aged 26)   JVW
2 2DF Karabo Makhurubetshi (1999-02-03)3 February 1999 (aged 22)   Mamelodi Sundowns
3 4FW Mandisa Faya
4 3MF Sibulele Holweni (2001-04-28)28 April 2001 (aged 20)   University of the Western Cape
5 2DF Janine van Wyk (captain) (1987-04-17)17 April 1987 (aged 34)   Glasgow City
6 3MF Mamello Makhabane (1988-02-24)24 February 1988 (aged 33)   JVW
7 3MF Noxolo Cesane (2000-10-11)11 October 2000 (aged 20)   University of the Western Cape
8 2DF Salome Kekana
9 3MF Gabriela Salgado (1998-02-20)20 February 1998 (aged 23)   JVW
10 3MF Oratile Mokwena (2001-03-21)21 March 2001 (aged 20)   Mamelodi Sundowns
11 4FW Nokwanda Zondi
12 3MF Robyn Moodaly (1994-06-16)16 June 1994 (aged 27)   JVW
13 2DF Bambanani Mbane (1990-03-12)12 March 1990 (aged 31)   Mamelodi Sundowns
14 2DF Tiisetso Makhubela (1997-04-24)24 April 1997 (aged 24)   Tshwane University of Technology
15 4FW Kgaelebane Mohlakoana (1993-12-10)10 December 1993 (aged 27)   Bloemfontein Celtic
16 1GK Asa Rabalao
17 4FW Melinda Kgadiete (1992-07-21)21 July 1992 (aged 29)   Mamelodi Sundowns
18 2DF Ongeziwe Ndlangisa (1994-04-16)16 April 1994 (aged 27)   Sunflower
19 4FW Ntombifikile Ndlovu   Sunflower
20 4FW Chabana Reitumetse (1993-08-05)5 August 1993 (aged 28)   Bloemfontein Celtic

Group B edit

Botswana edit

Coach: Gaoletlhoo Nkutlwisang
On 27 September 2021, it was announced Nkutlwisang tested positive for COVID-19 and wouldn't travel with the team, who would be coached by Thaloba Nthaga, Belindah Moatswi, and Thabo Motang.[6]

A preliminary squad was announced on 15 September 2021.[7]

No. Pos. Player Date of birth (age) Club
1 1GK Gloria Moeng (1998-02-03)3 February 1998 (aged 23)   Botswana Defence Force
2 2DF Kesegofetse Mochawe (1995-01-30)30 January 1995 (aged 26)   Prisons
4 2DF Masego Montsho (1991-06-15)15 June 1991 (aged 30)   Botswana Defence Force
5 2DF Theo George (2001-01-30)30 January 2001 (aged 20)   Wonder Sporting
6 3MF Golebaone Selebatso (1991-03-22)22 March 1991 (aged 30)   Prisons
7 4FW Refilwe Tholakele (1996-01-26)26 January 1996 (aged 25)   Township Rollers
8 2DF Lone Gaofetoge (2001-07-16)16 July 2001 (aged 20)   Lusaka Dynamos
9 2DF Mokgabo Thanda (1993-04-03)3 April 1993 (aged 28)   Yasa
10 3MF Lesego Radiakanyo (1999-06-27)27 June 1999 (aged 22)   Double Action
11 3MF Segakolodi Didukunyane (2000-12-14)14 December 2000 (aged 20)   Mexican Girls
12 2DF Bonang Otlhagile (1986-08-07)7 August 1986 (aged 35)   Double Action
13 3MF Amogelang Moahi (1990-03-31)31 March 1990 (aged 31)   Geronah
14 2DF Veronicah Mogotsi (1992-08-21)21 August 1992 (aged 29)   Double Action
15 2DF Balotlhanyi Johannes (1994-06-28)28 June 1994 (aged 27)   Double Action
16 1GK Tlamelo Pheresi (1996-11-30)30 November 1996 (aged 24)   Double Action
17 3MF Leano Busang (1999-12-20)20 December 1999 (aged 21)   Prisons
18 2DF Nondi Mahlasela (1991-12-25)25 December 1991 (aged 29)   Prisons
19 4FW Warona Molete (1998-02-17)17 February 1998 (aged 23)   Lusaka Dynamos
20 3MF Gaonyadiwe Ontlametse (2000-01-12)12 January 2000 (aged 21)   Double Action
23 1GK Marylin John (1996-11-12)12 November 1996 (aged 24)   Botswana Defence Force

South Sudan edit

Coach:   Shilene Booysen

[8]

No. Pos. Player Date of birth (age) Club
2 2DF Sumaya Noah
3 2DF Amadrio Filder
4 2DF Esther Kide
5 2DF Dorka Lokeri
6 3MF Suzzie Michael
7 3MF Esther Luis
8 3MF Mary Dan
9 4FW Chiang Thomas
10 3MF Amy Lasu (captain) (1995-11-08)8 November 1995 (aged 25)
11 3MF Sarah Modi
12 3MF Namugeya Cosmas
13 1GK Khalda Hasaan
14 3MF Mary Kuach
16 2DF Cicilia Juli
17 3MF Kilega Lokonga
18 4FW Ayikoru Luka
19 4FW Josphine Makuei
20 3MF Modong Simaya
21 2DF Sarah Yesona
23 1GK Anna Stephen

Tanzania edit

Coach: Bakari Shime

The squad was announced on 20 September 2021.[9]

No. Pos. Player Date of birth (age) Club
1 1GK Janeth Shija
2 2DF Anastazia Antony (1996-01-29)29 January 1996 (aged 25)
3 3MF Eva Wailes (2000-05-02)2 May 2000 (aged 21)
4 3MF Amina Ally (sw) (captain) (2001-05-23)23 May 2001 (aged 20)   Yanga Princess
5 3MF Fatuma Issa
6 4FW Donisia Minja
7 4FW Mwanahamisi Shurua (1989-10-16)16 October 1989 (aged 31)   Simba Queens
8 3MF Stumai Abdallah (1997-08-25)25 August 1997 (aged 24)
9 2DF Mwamvua Haruna
10 4FW Aisha Masaka (2003-11-10)10 November 2003 (aged 17)   Yanga Princess
11 4FW Diana Msewa
12 3MF Janeth Pangamwene (2000-11-27)27 November 2000 (aged 20)
13 3MF Koku Kipanga
14 2DF Clara Luvanga
15 2DF Julietha Singano (2001-02-08)8 February 2001 (aged 20)   Simba Queens
16 3MF Zawadi Hamisi
17 2DF Enekia Kasonga (2002-04-20)20 April 2002 (aged 19)
18 4FW Opah Clement (2001-02-14)14 February 2001 (aged 20)   Simba Queens
19 3MF Happiness Hensron (1996-05-07)7 May 1996 (aged 25)
20 1GK Zubeda Mgunda (1997-10-20)20 October 1997 (aged 23)   Simba Queens
21 1GK Husna Zuberi

Zimbabwe edit

Coach: Sithetheliwe Sibanda

A preliminary squad was announced on 14 September 2021.[10]

No. Pos. Player Date of birth (age) Club
1 1GK Cynthia Shonga (2000-06-18)18 June 2000 (aged 21)   Harare City
2 3MF Talent Mukwanda (1993-04-24)24 April 1993 (aged 28)   Herentals
3 2DF Edline Mutumbami (1996-10-13)13 October 1996 (aged 24)   Blue Swallows
4 2DF Egness Tumbare (1993-07-31)31 July 1993 (aged 28)   Harare City
5 3MF Emmaculate Msipa (1992-06-07)7 June 1992 (aged 29) Unattached
6 4FW Natasha Ndowa (1998-01-03)3 January 1998 (aged 23)   Blue Swallows
7 4FW Rudo Neshamba (1992-02-10)10 February 1992 (aged 29)   Harare City
8 2DF Sheila Makoto (1990-01-14)14 January 1990 (aged 31)   Blue Swallows
9 2DF Nobukhosi Ncube (1993-02-17)17 February 1993 (aged 28)   Correctional Services
10 3MF Mavis Chirandu (1995-01-15)15 January 1995 (aged 26)   Black Rhinos
12 3MF Marjory Nyaumwe (1987-07-10)10 July 1987 (aged 34)   Correctional Services
13 3MF Christobel Katona (1999-02-13)13 February 1999 (aged 22)   Black Rhinos
14 2DF Eunice Chibanda (1993-03-26)26 March 1993 (aged 28)   Black Rhinos
15 4FW Rutendo Makore (1992-09-30)30 September 1992 (aged 28)   Black Rhinos
16 1GK Lindiwe Magwede (1991-12-01)1 December 1991 (aged 29)   Herentals
17 4FW Priviledge Mupeti (1997-09-29)29 September 1997 (aged 23)   Black Rhinos
18 4FW Maudy Mafuruse (1999-04-24)24 April 1999 (aged 22)   Faith Drive
19 3MF Shyline Dambamuromo (2000-04-04)4 April 2000 (aged 21)   Faith Drive
22 1GK Precious Mudyiwa (1998-02-02)2 February 1998 (aged 23)   Black Rhinos

Group C edit

Eswatini edit

Coach: Dumisani Makhanya

The squad was announced on 23 September 2021.[11]

No. Pos. Player Date of birth (age) Club
1 1GK Gcinile Dlamini   AS Interladies
2 3MF Tenanile Ngcamphalala (1998-02-15)15 February 1998 (aged 23)   Young Buffaloes
3 2DF Samkelisiwe Malinga   AS Interladies
4 4FW Nomvula Sanga (1988-09-15)15 September 1988 (aged 33)   Manzini Wanderers
5 2DF Thulisile Dvuba (1988-11-12)12 November 1988 (aged 32)   Young Buffaloes
6 3MF Mazwi Dube   Manzini Wanderers
7 4FW Celiwe Nkambule (1993-02-19)19 February 1993 (aged 28)   Young Buffaloes
8 2DF Noxolo Malinga   Young Buffaloes
9 4FW Siphesihle Dlamini   Royal Leopards
10 3MF Phumzile Dlamini   Royal Leopards
11 4FW Nonjabuliso Mokgale   Royal Leopards
12 2DF Thandeka Mbatha   Manzini Wanderers
13 3MF Nokuthula Dlamini   Young Buffaloes
14 3MF Thulisile Thring
15 2DF Welile Ndwandwa   Manzini Wanderers
16 1GK Sukoluhle Sibandze (1989-12-12)12 December 1989 (aged 31)   Young Buffaloes
17 2DF Futhie Dlamini   Royal Leopards
18 3MF Simangele Sikhondze   Elangeni Ladies
19 3MF Sikhanyiso Magagula   Young Buffaloes
20 2DF Sibongile Ngwenya Unattached

Namibia edit

Coach: Woody Jacobs

The squad was announced on 28 September 2021.[12]

No. Pos. Player Date of birth (age) Club
1 1GK Sussana Eises
2 2DF Selma Enkali
3 2DF Iina Katuta (1986-12-16)16 December 1986 (aged 34)
4 2DF Kamunikire Tjituka
5 2DF Emma Naris (1996-11-08)8 November 1996 (aged 24)
6 3MF Annouschka Kordom
7 3MF Tuelikondjela Amukoto
8 4FW Kylie van Wyk
9 4FW Thomalina Adams (1993-07-06)6 July 1993 (aged 28)
10 3MF Milicent Hikuam
11 4FW Anna-Marie Shikusho
12 4FW Rita Williams (1979-08-15)15 August 1979 (aged 42)
13 2DF Veronica van Wyk
14 2DF Nicole Philander
15 2DF Lydiana Nanamus
16 1GK Agnes Kauzuu (1979-07-07)7 July 1979 (aged 42)
17 3MF Memory Ngonda (1998-02-11)11 February 1998 (aged 23)
18 4FW Juliana Blou (1995-05-07)7 May 1995 (aged 26)
19 1GK Melissa Matheus
20 2DF Lovisa Mulunga (1995-03-18)18 March 1995 (aged 26)   Albany State Golden Rams
21 3MF Asteria Angula
22 4FW Fiola Vliete
23 4FW Beverly Ueziua
24 4FW Gaironeeza Maclobo
25 3MF Shanice Diaries

Uganda edit

Coach: George Lutalo

A provisional squad was announced on 3 September 2021.[13]

No. Pos. Player Date of birth (age) Club
1 1GK Ruth Aturo (1995-07-19)19 July 1995 (aged 26)   UCU Lady Cardinals
3 2DF Asia Nakibuuka   Kawempe Muslim Ladies
4 2DF Bridget Nabisaalu   She Corporate
5 2DF Shadia Nankya (2001-11-25)25 November 2001 (aged 19)   UCU Lady Cardinals
6 2DF Viola Namuddu   Makerere University
7 3MF Norah Alupo   Lady Doves
8 4FW Sandra Nabweteme (1996-11-01)1 November 1996 (aged 24)   FH
9 4FW Otandeka Laki (1996-01-24)24 January 1996 (aged 25)   New Jersey Copa
10 4FW Hasifah Nassuna (1998-02-16)16 February 1998 (aged 23)   UCU Lady Cardinals
11 3MF Spencer Nakacwa   Lady Doves
12 3MF Joan Naggayi   She Maroons
13 2DF Phoebe Banura   UCU Lady Cardinals
14 2DF Eunice Ariokot   Olila High School
16 4FW Resty Nanziri   Kawempe Muslim Ladies
17 3MF Riticia Nabbosa   Lady Doves
19 1GK Daisy Nakaziro   Lady Doves
20 4FW Sharon Naddunga   Kawempe Muslim Ladies
21 3MF Amina Nababi   Makerere University
22 3MF Sheebah Zalwango   Asubo Gafford Ladies
23 3MF Phiona Nabbumba (2000-07-20)20 July 2000 (aged 21)   She Corporate

Zambia edit

Coach: Bruce Mwape

The squad was announced on 16 September 2021.[14]

No. Pos. Player Date of birth (age) Club
1 1GK Catherine Musonda (1998-02-20)20 February 1998 (aged 23)   Indeni Roses
2 2DF Margret Mulenga   Lusaka Dynamos
3 2DF Lushomo Mweemba (2001-04-10)10 April 2001 (aged 20)   Green Buffaloes
4 4FW Happy Pinto   ZESCO United
5 3MF Milika Limwanya (1996-01-08)8 January 1996 (aged 25)
6 3MF Elizabeth Mupeso   Lusaka Dynamos
7 4FW Ochumba Oseke (2002-07-01)1 July 2002 (aged 19)   Red Arrows
8 2DF Margaret Belemu (1997-02-24)24 February 1997 (aged 24)   Red Arrows
9 3MF Thandiwe Nkhata Unattached
10 3MF Grace Chanda (1997-06-11)11 June 1997 (aged 24)   Red Arrows
11 3MF Penelope Mulubwa   ZESCO United
12 2DF Esther Mukwasa (1996-10-24)24 October 1996 (aged 24)   Indeni Roses
14 4FW Avell Chitundu (1997-07-30)30 July 1997 (aged 24)   ZESCO United
15 3MF Agness Musase (1997-07-11)11 July 1997 (aged 24)   Green Buffaloes
16 1GK Eunice Sakala
17 3MF Mary Wilombe (1997-09-22)22 September 1997 (aged 24)   Red Arrows
18 1GK Ngambo Musole (1998-06-23)23 June 1998 (aged 23)   ZESCO United
19 2DF Vast Phiri (1996-02-03)3 February 1996 (aged 25)   ZESCO United
20 2DF Patricia Lampi   YASA Girls
21 3MF Mary Mulenga (1998-04-11)11 April 1998 (aged 23)   Red Arrows

Player representation edit

Statistics are per the beginning of the competition.

By club edit

Clubs with 5 or more players represented are listed.


By club nationality edit

By club federation edit

By representatives of domestic league edit

References edit

  1. ^ "Angola name preliminary squad for COSAFA Women's Championship". COSAFA. 21 September 2021.
  2. ^ "Malawi to camp ahead of 2021 COSAFA Women's Championship". COSAFA. 7 September 2021.
  3. ^ "South Africa W 2-1 Malawi W". LiveStats. 28 September 2021.
  4. ^ "Mozambique select squad for 2021 COSAFA Women's Championship". COSAFA. 17 September 2021.
  5. ^ "Van Wyk to star for South Africa at COSAFA Women's Championship". COSAFA. 16 September 2021.
  6. ^ Boranabi, Kabelo (27 September 2021). "COVID-19 Hits The Mares". Mmegi.
  7. ^ "Botswana enter camp ahead of 2021 COSAFA Women's Championship". COSAFA. 15 September 2021.
  8. ^ "This is how the Brightstarlets lineup for their first group encounter against Botswana in the matchday II of COSAFA Women's Championship 2021". South Sudan Football Association. 29 September 2021 – via Facebook.
  9. ^ "Tanzania go for youth at 2021 COSAFA Women's Championship". COSAFA. 20 September 2021.
  10. ^ "Zimbabwe head into camp ahead of COSAFA Women's Championship". COSAFA. 14 September 2021.
  11. ^ "Eswatini go for experience in 2021 COSAFA Women's Championship". COSAFA. 23 September 2021.
  12. ^ Nikodemus, Sheefeni (28 September 2021). "Gladiators set for Cosafa tilt". The Namibian.
  13. ^ "Uganda name provisional squad for COSAFA Women's Championship". COSAFA. 3 September 2021.
  14. ^ "Copper Queens COSAFA Squad Revealed". Football Association of Zambia. 16 September 2021.
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