2020 COSAFA Women's Championship squads

This article lists the squads for the 2020 COSAFA Women's Championship, the 8th 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 3 to 14 November 2020. In the tournament were involved ten national teams: nine teams from COSAFA and Tanzania, who were invited as guests. Each national team registered a squad of 20 players.

The age listed for each player is on 3 November 2020, 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

Angola

Coach: Lurdes Lutonda

The final squad was announced on 23 October 2020.[1][2][3]

No. Pos. Player Date of birth (age) Club
1 1GK Domingas Kinanga Paulo FC
2 2DF Indira Luis 1º de Agosto
3 2DF Helena Sassoma 1º de Agosto
4 3MF Lídia Lubano Esperança
5 2DF Matondo Matuvova Esperança
6 3MF Sara Luvunga 1º de Agosto
7 4FW Cristina Makua Esperança
8 3MF Francisca Gaspar Kilamba City
9 4FW Laurinda Maote 1º de Agosto
10 3MF Ana Afonso Kilamba City
11 4FW Nsimba Ngoy Esperança
12 1GK Rita José Tchapesseca
13 2DF Fátima Faria Kilamba City
14 4FW Biatriz Augusto Kilamba City
15 2DF Lucinda Domingos 1º de Agosto
16 4FW Fernanda Teixeira Paulo FC
17 4FW Tereza Evaristo Paulo FC
18 2DF Henriqueta Serrote 1º de Agosto
19 4FW Argentina Jorge Kilamba City
20 1GK Sandrina António Esperança

Comoros

Coach: Choudjay Mahandhi

The final squad was announced on 30 October 2020.[4]

No. Pos. Player Date of birth (age) Club
1 1GK Rasoafara Solarisse (1985-02-14)14 February 1985 (aged 35) Olympique de Moroni
2 2DF Nadia Farid FC Inanga
3 2DF Zalia Mahamdou (2002-12-01)1 December 2002 (aged 17) Saint-Denis
5 3MF Wafat Mari (1994-09-26)26 September 1994 (aged 26) Paris Elite
6 4FW Roukia Mohamed Belle Lumière
7 4FW Inès Mohamed (2002-02-14)14 February 2002 (aged 18) FC Lyon
8 2DF Halima Attoumane (1995-12-01)1 December 1995 (aged 24) Ouvanga Espoir
9 4FW Anlaouia Hadhirami Olympique de Moroni
10 3MF Hairyat Abdourahmane (1994-04-07)7 April 1994 (aged 26) Olympique de Moroni
11 3MF Bibi Raïssa Housseni (2002-01-28)28 January 2002 (aged 18) Saint-Denis
12 2DF Nayma Mouhitou (1996-12-23)23 December 1996 (aged 23) Saint-Denis
13 4FW Zaharouna Haoudadji US Vendôme
15 4FW Nakicha Mohamed
16 1GK Mohamed Rafik Faharia Panasco de Malé
18 2DF Asmahani Ahmed (1988-11-21)21 November 1988 (aged 31) FC Ouani
19 3MF Anissa Maoulida (1997-05-26)26 May 1997 (aged 23) Blois
21 4FW Djamila Dhurari FC Touraine
22 3MF Charline Ould Bamba (1996-03-10)10 March 1996 (aged 24) Ouvanga Espoir
2DF Aliya Saïd (1998-02-14)14 February 1998 (aged 22) Thonon Évian
2DF Dioré Saïd (2003-05-25)25 May 2003 (aged 17) Issy-les-Moulineaux

Eswatini

Coach: Christian Thwala

The final squad was announced on 31 October 2020.[5]

No. Pos. Player Date of birth (age) Club
1 1GK Nokwanda Mamba Young Buffaloes
2 3MF Tenanile Ngcamphalala (1998-02-15)15 February 1998 (aged 22) Young Buffaloes
4 4FW Nomvula Sanga (1988-09-15)15 September 1988 (aged 32) Manzini Wanderers
5 2DF Thulisile Dvuba (1988-11-12)12 November 1988 (aged 31) Young Buffaloes
6 3MF Tenanile Dube Manzini Wanderers
7 4FW Celiwe Nkambule (1993-02-19)19 February 1993 (aged 27) Young Buffaloes
8 2DF Ncedile Dlamini Young Buffaloes
9 4FW Sibonelo Gwebu Mbabane Swallows
10 3MF Simangele Sikhondze Elangeni
11 3MF Phumzile Dlamini Royal Leopards
12 2DF Thandeka Mbatha Manzini Wanderers
13 3MF Nokuthula Dlamini Young Buffaloes
14 2DF Ncedo Gamedze Inter Star
15 2DF Welile Ndwandwe Manzini Wanderers
16 1GK Gcinile Dlamini Inter Star
17 4FW Nonjabulo Mokgale Royal Leopards
18 3MF Gcinile Zwane Manzini Wanderers
19 3MF Sikhanyiso Magagula Young Buffaloes
2DF Futhi Dlamini Royal Leopards
2DF Lungile Dlamini (1985-12-25)25 December 1985 (aged 34) Young Buffaloes

South Africa

Coach: Desiree Ellis

A provisional 27-woman squad was announced on 15 October 2020.[6] The final squad was announced on 28 October 2020.[7]

No. Pos. Player Date of birth (age) Club
1 1GK Kaylin Swart (1994-09-30)30 September 1994 (aged 26) Unattached
2 2DF Karabo Makhurubetshi (1999-02-03)3 February 1999 (aged 21) Mamelodi Sundowns
3 3MF Oratile Mokwena (2001-03-21)21 March 2001 (aged 19) Mamelodi Sundowns
4 2DF Koketso Tlailane (1992-12-07)7 December 1992 (aged 27) TUT-Pretoria
5 2DF Bongeka Gamede (1999-05-22)22 May 1999 (aged 21) University of the Western Cape
6 3MF Mamello Makhabane (1988-02-24)24 February 1988 (aged 32) JVW
7 3MF Gabriela Salgado (1998-02-20)20 February 1998 (aged 22) JVW
8 2DF Sibulele Holweni (2001-04-28)28 April 2001 (aged 19) University of the Western Cape
9 4FW Hildah Magaia (1994-12-16)16 December 1994 (aged 25) TUT-Pretoria
10 3MF Robyn Moodaly (1994-06-16)16 June 1994 (aged 26) JVW
11 3MF Nomvula Kgoale (1995-11-20)20 November 1995 (aged 24) TUT-Pretoria
12 3MF Nonhlanhla Mthandi Mamelodi Sundowns
13 2DF Xiluva Tshabalala Ma-Indies
14 4FW Neliswa Luthuli (1996-09-10)10 September 1996 (aged 24) Sunflower
15 3MF Karabo Dhlamini (2001-09-18)18 September 2001 (aged 19) Mamelodi Sundowns
16 1GK Andile Dlamini (1992-09-02)2 September 1992 (aged 28) Mamelodi Sundowns
17 3MF Lonathemba Mhlongo (2002-08-23)23 August 2002 (aged 18) Durban
18 2DF Ongeziwe Ndlangisa (1994-04-06)6 April 1994 (aged 26) Sunflower
19 2DF Kaylyn Jordaan (2001-04-05)5 April 2001 (aged 19) Spurs
20 4FW Pride Nthite TUT-Pretoria

Group B

Lesotho

Coach: Lehloenya Nkhasi

The final squad was announced on 28 October 2020.[8][9] On 30 October 2020, Litšeoane Maloro was ruled out due to an ankle injury and was replaced by Maseeiso Mphubelu.[10]

No. Pos. Player Date of birth (age) Club
1 1GK Boitumelo Nkeane (2000-12-26)26 December 2000 (aged 19) Grassland
2 2DF Mosili Motšoeneng (1996-08-15)15 August 1996 (aged 24) Bloemfontein Celtic
3 2DF Tšoanelo Leboka (1996-01-01)1 January 1996 (aged 24) Lesotho Defence Force
4 2DF Montšeng Matete (1993-07-09)9 July 1993 (aged 27) Simunye
5 2DF Ntsatsi Khakanyo (1992-07-26)26 July 1992 (aged 28) Lesotho Defence Force
6 3MF Mosele Pita (1998-05-26)26 May 1998 (aged 22) Lesotho Defence Force
7 3MF Maseriti Mohlolo (1997-04-22)22 April 1997 (aged 23) Lesotho Defence Force
8 4FW Senate Letsie (1994-05-30)30 May 1994 (aged 26) CBU Capers
9 4FW Mamasoabi Monese (1999-03-05)5 March 1999 (aged 21) Lesotho Defence Force
10 3MF Boitumelo Rabale (captain) (1996-08-05)5 August 1996 (aged 24) CBU Capers
11 3MF Palesa Mpeta (1994-05-23)23 May 1994 (aged 26) Lesotho Defence Force
12 4FW Kholu Lebakeng (1986-10-13)13 October 1986 (aged 34) Lesotho Defence Force
13 2DF Lerato Kheme (1994-05-11)11 May 1994 (aged 26) Lesotho Defence Force
14 3MF Ntsabeng Pelea (1997-05-19)19 May 1997 (aged 23) Lesotho Defence Force
15 4FW Phuzile Molefe (1997-01-18)18 January 1997 (aged 23) Lesotho Defence Force
16 1GK Thuto Maifo (1995-05-25)25 May 1995 (aged 25) Metheo
17 4FW Nthabeleng Potsane (1998-10-20)20 October 1998 (aged 22) Lesotho Defence Force
18 4FW Maseeiso Mphubelu (1987-01-20)20 January 1987 (aged 33) Basetsana United
19 2DF Mamoruti Ntsiki (1989-08-10)10 August 1989 (aged 31) Lesotho Defence Force

Malawi

Coach: McNelbert Kazuwa

A provisional squad was announced on 24 October 2020.[11] The final squad was announced on 3 November 2020.[12][13]

No. Pos. Player Date of birth (age) Club
1 1GK Mercy Sikelo (1997-12-22)22 December 1997 (aged 22) Ntopwa Super Queens
2 2DF Emily Jossam (1998-08-18)18 August 1998 (aged 22) Skippers
3 2DF Ruth Nyirongo (1995-12-30)30 December 1995 (aged 24) DD Sunshine
4 2DF Chimwemwe Madise (1992-04-06)6 April 1992 (aged 28) DD Sunshine
5 2DF Patricia Nyirenda (1998-04-08)8 April 1998 (aged 22) Ntopwa Super Queens
6 2DF Salome Vinkhumbu (1986-02-09)9 February 1986 (aged 34) Blantyre Zero
7 4FW Asimenye Simwaka (1997-08-08)8 August 1997 (aged 23) Topik Sisters
8 3MF Chikondi Gondwe (1998-09-19)19 September 1998 (aged 22) CY Sisters
9 4FW Sabinah Thom (1996-03-03)3 March 1996 (aged 24) DD Sunshine
10 4FW Temwa Chawinga (1998-09-20)20 September 1998 (aged 22) Wuhan Jianghan
11 4FW Tabitha Chawinga (1996-05-22)22 May 1996 (aged 24) Jiangsu Suning
12 2DF Wezzie Mvula (1996-07-06)6 July 1996 (aged 24) DD Sunshine
13 4FW Limbikani Chikupira (1991-04-02)2 April 1991 (aged 29) Blantyre Zero
14 3MF Madyina Nguluwe (1996-06-18)18 June 1996 (aged 24) DD Sunshine
15 2DF Maureen Phiri (1998-04-19)19 April 1998 (aged 22) CY Sisters
16 1GK Samir Amidu (1996-12-29)29 December 1996 (aged 23) DD Sunshine
17 3MF Zainab Kapanda (2002-03-12)12 March 2002 (aged 18) Blantyre Zero
18 3MF Saliva January (1998-11-21)21 November 1998 (aged 21) Ntopwa Super Queens
19 4FW Mary Chavinda (1998-12-27)27 December 1998 (aged 21) Blantyre Zero
20 2DF Tiwonge Phiri (2000-08-28)28 August 2000 (aged 20) DD Sunshine

Zambia

Coach: Bruce Mwape

A 28-woman provisional squad was announced on 25 September 2020.[14] The final squad was announced on 1 November 2020.[15][16]

No. Pos. Player Date of birth (age) Club
1 1GK Catherine Musonda (1998-02-20)20 February 1998 (aged 22) Indeni Roses
2 2DF Mary Mulenga (1998-04-11)11 April 1998 (aged 22) Red Arrows
3 2DF Lushomo Mweemba (2001-04-10)10 April 2001 (aged 19) Green Buffaloes
4 4FW Maylan Mulenga (2000-05-17)17 May 2000 (aged 20) Green Buffaloes
5 2DF Anita Mulenga (1995-05-03)3 May 1995 (aged 25) Green Buffaloes
6 3MF Mary Wilombe (1997-09-22)22 September 1997 (aged 23) Red Arrows
7 3MF Misozi Zulu (1994-10-11)11 October 1994 (aged 26) Indeni Roses
8 2DF Margaret Belemu (1997-02-24)24 February 1997 (aged 23) Red Arrows
9 4FW Ochumba Oseke (2002-07-01)1 July 2002 (aged 18) Red Arrows
10 4FW Grace Chanda (1997-06-11)11 June 1997 (aged 23) ZESCO United
11 4FW Barbra Banda (2000-03-20)20 March 2000 (aged 20) Shanghai Shengli
12 2DF Vast Phiri (1996-02-03)3 February 1996 (aged 24) ZESCO United
13 2DF Martha Tembo (1998-03-08)8 March 1998 (aged 22) Green Buffaloes
14 3MF Ireen Lungu (1997-10-06)6 October 1997 (aged 23) Green Buffaloes
15 2DF Agness Musase (1997-07-11)11 July 1997 (aged 23) Green Buffaloes
16 1GK Hazel Nali (1998-04-04)4 April 1998 (aged 22) Green Buffaloes
17 3MF Theresa Chewe (1997-11-27)27 November 1997 (aged 22) Indeni Roses
18 1GK Ngambo Musole (1998-06-23)23 June 1998 (aged 22) ZESCO United
19 2DF Fikile Nkhosa Red Arrows
20 4FW Prisca Chilufya (1999-06-08)8 June 1999 (aged 21) Red Arrows

Group C

Botswana

Coach: Gaoletlhoo Nkutlusang

A provisional squad was announced on 16 October 2020.[17] The final squad was selected prior to the tournament.[18]

No. Pos. Player Date of birth (age) Club
1 1GK Tlamelo Pheresi (1996-11-30)30 November 1996 (aged 23) Prisons
2 2DF Kesegofetse Mochawe (1995-01-30)30 January 1995 (aged 25) Prisons
3 2DF Annah Sechane (2001-02-07)7 February 2001 (aged 19) Township Rollers
4 2DF Masego Montsho (1991-06-15)15 June 1991 (aged 29) Botswana Defence Force
5 3MF Gaonyadiwe Ontlametse (2000-01-12)12 January 2000 (aged 20) Double Action
6 3MF Golebaone Selebatso (1991-03-22)22 March 1991 (aged 29) Prisons
7 4FW Refilwe Tholekele (1996-01-26)26 January 1996 (aged 24) Township Rollers
8 3MF Masego Nfandiso Geronah
9 4FW Mokgabo Thanda Yasa
10 3MF Lesego Radiakanyo (1999-07-23)23 July 1999 (aged 21) Double Action
11 2DF Lone Gaofetoge (2001-07-16)16 July 2001 (aged 19) Geronah
12 2DF Bonang Otlhagile (captain) (1986-08-07)7 August 1986 (aged 34) Double Action
13 3MF Leungo Senwelo (2001-12-23)23 December 2001 (aged 18) Double Action
14 4FW Michelle Abueng (2001-05-06)6 May 2001 (aged 19) Yasa
15 2DF Theo George (2001-01-30)30 January 2001 (aged 19) Wonder Sporting
16 1GK Lesedilame Bosija (1997-12-01)1 December 1997 (aged 22) Bloemfontein Celtic
17 3MF Leano Busang (1999-12-20)20 December 1999 (aged 20) Prisons
18 4FW Nondi Mahlasela (1991-12-25)25 December 1991 (aged 28) Prisons
19 4FW Esalenna Galekhutle (2001-01-23)23 January 2001 (aged 19) Mexican Girls
20 1GK Lesego Moeng Geronah

Tanzania

Coach: Bakari Shime

A provisional squad was announced on 16 October 2020.[19][20]

No. Pos. Player Date of birth (age) Club
1 1GK Neema Majimoto Evergreen Queens
2 2DF Anastas Katunzi (1996-01-29)29 January 1996 (aged 24) JKT Queens
3 2DF Eva Jackson (2000-05-02)2 May 2000 (aged 20) Ruvuma Queens
4 3MF Amina Bilali (captain) (1994-12-28)28 December 1994 (aged 25) Yanga Princess
5 3MF Lucia Mrema Yanga Princess
6 2DF Fumukazi Nguruwe Ruvuma Queens
7 4FW Mwanahamis Omary (1989-10-16)16 October 1989 (aged 31) Simba
8 2DF Stumai Athumani (1997-08-25)25 August 1997 (aged 23) JKT Queens
9 Gladness Kyando Tanzanite Queens
10 4FW Pheromena Kizima (2000-07-11)11 July 2000 (aged 20) Mlandizi Queens
11 2DF Violeth Thadeo (2001-08-01)1 August 2001 (aged 19) Simba
12 2DF Violeth Nicholaus (1995-02-09)9 February 1995 (aged 25) Simba
13 3MF Kadosho Shekigenda Simba
14 2DF Julietha Aminael (2001-02-08)8 February 2001 (aged 19) Simba
15 3MF Janeth Pangamwene (2000-11-27)27 November 2000 (aged 19) Mlandizi Queens
16 4FW Opa Clement (2001-02-14)14 February 2001 (aged 19) Simba
17 3MF Enekia Lunyamila (2002-04-20)20 April 2002 (aged 18) Alliance Girls
18 1GK Najiat Idrisa (1997-04-02)2 April 1997 (aged 23) JKT Queens
19 2DF Happiness Mwaipaja (1996-05-07)7 May 1996 (aged 24) Yanga Princess
20 1GK Zubeda Mohamed (1997-10-20)20 October 1997 (aged 23) Simba

Zimbabwe

Coach: Sithethelelwe Sibanda

The final squad was announced on 2 November 2020.[21]

No. Pos. Player Date of birth (age) Club
2 2DF Talent Mukwanda Herentals
3 2DF Sharon Teterai Black Rhinos
4 2DF Egness Tumbare Harare City
5 3MF Emmaculate Msipa (1992-06-07)7 June 1992 (aged 28) Black Rhinos
6 2DF Precious Baison Auckaland
8 2DF Shiela Makoto (1990-01-14)14 January 1990 (aged 30) Blue Swallows
9 2DF Nobukhosi Ncube (1993-02-17)17 February 1993 (aged 27) Correctional Services
10 3MF Mavis Chirandu (1995-01-15)15 January 1995 (aged 25) Black Rhinos
11 4FW Dinah Banda Queen Lozikeyi Academy
12 3MF Shamiso Mutasa Herentals
13 2DF Moreblessing Bwende Harare City
14 3MF Faith Chezhara Harare City
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 28) Herentals
17 3MF Shyline Dambamuromo Faith Drive
18 4FW Talent Bizeki Maningi
19 1GK Cynthia Shonga Harare City
20 3MF Danai Bhobho (1992-12-01)1 December 1992 (aged 27) Harare City

Player representation

Statistics are per the beginning of the competition.

By club

Clubs with 5 or more players represented are listed.

PlayersClub
11 Lesotho Defence Force
8 Young Buffaloes
7 DD Sunshine, Simba, Green Buffaloes
6 1º de Agosto, Red Arrows, Harare City
5 Esperança, Kilamba City, Prisons, Manzini Wanderers, Mamelodi Sundowns

By club nationality

PlayersClubs
24 South Africa
21 Zambia
20 Angola, Tanzania
19 Eswatini
18 Malawi, Zimbabwe
17 Botswana
12 Lesotho
10 Comoros
7 France
3 China, Réunion
2 Burundi, Canada

By club federation

PlayersFederation
184CAF
7UEFA
3AFC
2CONCACAF

By representatives of domestic league

National squadPlayers
 Angola20
 Tanzania20
 South Africa19
 Zambia19
 Eswatini18
 Malawi18
 Zimbabwe18
 Botswana17
 Lesotho12
 Comoros10

References

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  2. "Esta é a lista definitiva das convocadas para o torneio da COSAFA de 2020 em feminino" [This is the definitive list of the squad for the 2020 COSAFA tournament for women.]. Facebook (in Portuguese). Angolan Football Federation. 24 October 2020.
  3. "South Africa 2-0 Angola". COSAFA. 3 November 2020.
  4. "New-look Comoros announce squad for COSAFA Women's Championship". COSAFA. 30 October 2020.
  5. "The Senior Women National Team (Sitsebe) left the country for Port Elizabeth, South Africa to compete in the COSAFA Women Championships". Facebook. Eswatini Football Association. 31 October 2020.
  6. "Coach Desiree Ellis announces provisional squad for the 2020 COSAFA Women's Cup". South African Football Association. 15 October 2020.
  7. Ahmadu, Samuel (28 October 2020). "Ellis names Banyana Banyana final squad for Cosafa Women's Cup". Goal.
  8. "Nkhasi names final squad for COSAFA". Lesotho Football Association. 28 October 2020.
  9. Kalati, Mikia (29 October 2020). "Lesotho announce final squad for COSAFA Women's Championship". COSAFA.
  10. "Injury heartbreak for Mehalalitoe star". Lesotho Football Association. 30 October 2020.
  11. "Malawi looking for medal at COSAFA Women's Championships". COSAFA. 24 October 2020.
  12. Ahmadu, Samuel (3 November 2020). "Chawinga sisters lead Malawi to Cosafa Women's Cup on Wednesday". Goal.
  13. Kadewere, Jeromy (3 November 2020). "Malawi women football team leave for Cosafa on Wednesday". Nyasa Times.
  14. Ahmadu, Samuel (25 September 2020). "Grace Chanda headlines Zambia provisional squad for Cosafa Women's Cup". Goal.
  15. "Mwape unveils Copper Queens final squad". Facebook. Football Association of Zambia. 1 November 2020.
  16. "Shepolopolo at Port Elizabeth Base Ahead of COSAFA Kickoff". Lusaka Times. 2 November 2020.
  17. Kerileng, Gaone Pearl (16 October 2020). "Botswana Mares name provisional squad for COSAFA Champs". COSAFA.
  18. "Botswana 1-0 Tanzania". COSAFA. 7 November 2020.
  19. Tanzania Football Federation [@Tanfootball] (16 October 2020). "Kikosi cha Timu ya Taifa ya Wanawake @twigastars kilichopo Kambini kujiandaa na mashindano ya COSAFA yatakayoanza Novemba 3-14 Afrika Kusini" [Squad of the National Women's Team @twigastars present at Camp to prepare for the COSAFA tournament which starts on November 3-14 in South Africa] (Tweet) (in Swahili) via Twitter.
  20. "Zimbabwe 0-1 Tanzania". COSAFA. 4 November 2020.
  21. "Kwinji names final squad for COSAFA Women's Cup". Zimbabwe Football Association. 2 November 2020.
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