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2024 COSAFA Women's Championship squads

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The 2024 COSAFA Women's Championship is an international women's association football tournament set to be held in Gqeberha, South Africa from 22 October to 2 November 2024. The 14 national teams involved in the tournament were required to register a squad of 23 players. Only players in these squads were eligible to take part in the tournament.

The age listed for each player is on 22 October 2024, 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 the tournament. The club listed is the club for which the player last played a competitive match prior to the tournament. A flag is included for coaches who are of a different nationality than their own national team.

Group A

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South Africa

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The final 21-player squad was announced on 8 October 2024.[1]

Head coach: Maud Khumalo

No. Pos. Player Date of birth (age) Club
1GK Jessica Williams (1999-12-02)2 December 1999 (aged 24) South Africa Badgers
1GK Matshidiso Maesebe South Africa UJ FC
1GK Nokuphumula Mpatsiyana South Africa University of Fort Hare

2DF Sikelelwa Mhlanga South Africa City Lads
2DF Ntando Phahla South Africa Tuks
2DF Asanda Hadebe (2003-10-13)13 October 2003 (aged 21) South Africa Mamelodi Sundowns
2DF Khutso Pila (2000-05-31)31 May 2000 (aged 24) South Africa Tuks
2DF Shannon Macomo South Africa UJ FC
2DF Yolanda Nduli (2002-12-18)18 December 2002 (aged 21) South Africa UJ FC

3MF Ayesha Moosa South Africa UJ FC
3MF Sinamile Mkhwanazi (2004-01-06)6 January 2004 (aged 20) South Africa Tuks
3MF Isabella Ludwig South Africa Tuks
3MF Sibongile Ntoane South Africa TUT Matsatsantsa
3MF Thalea Smidt (1997-12-27)27 December 1997 (aged 26) South Africa Tuks
3MF Mmabatho Mogale South Africa JVW
3MF Tshogofatso Motlogelwa South Africa TUT Matsatsantsa
3MF Gugu Dhlamini South Africa UJ FC
3MF Kesha Hendricks South Africa University of Fort Hare

4FW Samkelisiwe Selana (2004-07-07)7 July 2004 (aged 20) South Africa TS Galaxy Queens
4FW Tanna Hollis (2005-11-27)27 November 2005 (aged 18) South Africa JVW
4FW Nobahle Mdelwa South Africa Lindelani Ladies

Namibia

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Eswatini

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Seychelles

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Group B

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Malawi

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An initial 38-player preliminary squad was named on 9 October 2024.[2]

Head coach: Lovemore Fazili

No. Pos. Player Date of birth (age) Club
1GK Mercy Sikelo (2000-11-28)28 November 2000 (aged 23) Malawi Ntopwa
1GK Esther Maulidi (2008-02-03)3 February 2008 (aged 16) Malawi Mighty Mukuru Wanderers
1GK Yamikani Kamanga Malawi MDF
1GK Hendrina Phiri Malawi Fact

2DF Patricia Nyirenda (1998-04-08)8 April 1998 (aged 26) Malawi MDF
2DF Chimwemwe Madise (1992-04-06)6 April 1992 (aged 32) Democratic Republic of the Congo TP Mazembe
2DF Ireen Khumalo (2003-12-12)12 December 2003 (aged 20) Zambia Green Buffaloes
2DF Benadetta Mkandawire (2003-09-28)28 September 2003 (aged 21) Malawi Nyasa Big Bullets
2DF Faith Chimzimu (2007-02-21)21 February 2007 (aged 17) Malawi Ascent Academy
2DF Maggie Chavula (2005-04-28)28 April 2005 (aged 19) Malawi Ascent Academy
2DF Rose Alufandika (2005-11-04)4 November 2005 (aged 18) Malawi Ntopwa
2DF Joyce Oposi Malawi MDF
2DF Gladys Joseph Malawi CIVO
2DF Grace Yotamu Malawi Nyasa Big Bullets

3MF Letticia Chinyamula (2006-06-12)12 June 2006 (aged 18) Malawi Ascent Academy
3MF Caroline Matchola Malawi Silver Strikers
3MF Sara Mulimbika (2007-01-11)11 January 2007 (aged 17) Malawi Ndirande
3MF Funny Magombo (2005-04-05)5 April 2005 (aged 19) Malawi Ntopwa
3MF Asimenye Simwaka (1997-08-08)8 August 1997 (aged 27) Malawi MDF
3MF Lyna James (1998-11-23)23 November 1998 (aged 25) Malawi Nyasa Big Bullets
3MF Jessie Yosefe Malawi CIVO
3MF Tendai Saini Malawi Nyasa Big Bullets
3MF Ruth Tambala Malawi MDF
3MF Pililani Malora Malawi Nyasa Big Bullets
3MF Wezzie Chavura Malawi Silver Strikers
3MF Linda Manda Malawi Silver Strikers
3MF Rose Kadzere (2006-06-16)16 June 2006 (aged 18) France Montpellier

4FW Kandau Banda Malawi Ntopwa
4FW Annie Mughogho Malawi Hungry Lions
4FW Vanessa Chikupila (1991-04-02)2 April 1991 (aged 33) Zambia Green Buffaloes
4FW Mary Chavinda Rwanda Rayon Sports
4FW Vitumbiko Mkandawire Zambia ZISD
4FW Sabina Thom (1996-03-03)3 March 1996 (aged 28) Democratic Republic of the Congo TP Mazembe
4FW Temwa Chawinga (1998-09-20)20 September 1998 (aged 26) United States Kansas City
4FW Chisomo Banda Malawi Silver Strikers
4FW Catherine Kachala Malawi MDF
4FW Chioma Okafor United States University of Connecticut
4FW Tabitha Chawinga (1996-05-22)22 May 1996 (aged 28) France Lyon

Botswana

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An initial 31-player preliminary squad was named on 9 October 2024.[3]

Head coach: Alex Basimanebotlhe Malete

No. Pos. Player Date of birth (age) Club
1GK Sedilame Boseja (1997-12-01)1 December 1997 (aged 26) South Africa Mamelodi Sundowns
1GK Tlamelo Pheresi (1996-11-30)30 November 1996 (aged 27) Botswana Gaborone United
1GK Lesego Moeng (1998-02-03)3 February 1998 (aged 26) Namibia FC Ongos
1GK Doris Motshegwe Botswana Wonder Girls

2DF Masego Montsho (1991-06-15)15 June 1991 (aged 33) China Henan
2DF Mokgabo Thanda (1993-04-03)3 April 1993 (aged 31) Zambia Green Buffaloes
2DF Lone Gaofetoge (2001-07-16)16 July 2001 (aged 23) Turkey Hakkarigücü Spor
2DF Bonang Oteng (1998-12-28)28 December 1998 (aged 25) Botswana Double Action
2DF Gonayamodimo Macha Botswana Gaborone United
2DF Kesegofetse Mochawe (1995-07-03)3 July 1995 (aged 29) Botswana Gaborone United
2DF Desiree Kenyaditswe Botswana Double Action
2DF Veronica Mogotsi (1992-08-21)21 August 1992 (aged 32) Botswana Double Action
2DF Boitumelo Gammu Namibia FC Ongos
2DF Lorato Motlogelwa (2003-04-24)24 April 2003 (aged 21) Botswana Makufa

3MF Nancy Baeletsi (1996-03-21)21 March 1996 (aged 28) Botswana Gaborone United
3MF Laone Moloi (2000-11-26)26 November 2000 (aged 23) Botswana Gaborone United
3MF Tshegofatso Mosotho Botswana Mazöttie
3MF Obonetse Rathari (2002-11-11)11 November 2002 (aged 21) Botswana Double Action
3MF Precious Thapi Botswana Township Rollers
3MF Golebaone Selebatso (1991-03-22)22 March 1991 (aged 33) Botswana Gaborone United

4FW Balotlhanyi Johannes (1994-06-28)28 June 1994 (aged 30) Botswana Double Action
4FW Peggy Manewe (2004-12-25)25 December 2004 (aged 19) Botswana Double Action
4FW Lesego Radiakanyo (1999-06-27)27 June 1999 (aged 25) Botswana Double Action
4FW Leungo Senwelo (2001-12-23)23 December 2001 (aged 22) Botswana Mazöttie
4FW Jessica Maponga Botswana Gaborone United
4FW Leano Busang (1999-12-20)20 December 1999 (aged 24) Botswana Gaborone United
4FW Keitumetse Dithebe (2002-07-17)17 July 2002 (aged 22) Botswana Gaborone United
4FW Nondi Mahlasela (1991-12-25)25 December 1991 (aged 32) Botswana Prisons XI
4FW Michelle Abueng (2001-05-06)6 May 2001 (aged 23) Botswana BDF XI
4FW Yaone Modise Botswana Gaborone United
4FW Gaonyadiwe Ontlametse (2000-01-12)12 January 2000 (aged 24) Botswana Gaborone United

Madagascar

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Mauritius

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Group C

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Zambia

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An initial 38-player preliminary squad was named on 8 October 2024.[4]

Head coach: Florence Mwila

No. Pos. Player Date of birth (age) Club
1GK Annie Namonje Zambia ZESCO Ndola Girls
1GK Loveness Tonge Zambia Green Eagles
1GK Milika Banda Zambia Trident Queens
1GK Ngambo Musole (1998-06-26)26 June 1998 (aged 26) Zambia Green Buffaloes
1GK Chimwemwe Mwale (1997-05-18)18 May 1997 (aged 27) Zambia Red Arrows

2DF Pauline Zulu (2003-03-03)3 March 2003 (aged 21) Zambia Elite Ladies
2DF Jackline Chomba Zambia ZISD
2DF Thelma Munkombwe Zambia Elite Ladies
2DF Melody Kipimpi Zambia ZESCO Ndola Girls
2DF Mable Bwalya Zambia ZESCO Ndola Girls
2DF Diana Banda (2002-09-05)5 September 2002 (aged 22) Zambia Green Buffaloes
2DF Martha Katila Banda Zambia Green Buffaloes
2DF Esther Siamfuko (2004-08-08)8 August 2004 (aged 20) Zambia Green Buffaloes
2DF Margaret Belemu (1997-02-24)24 February 1997 (aged 27) Zambia Red Arrows
2DF Esther Muchinga (2000-11-16)16 November 2000 (aged 23) Zambia ZANACO Ladies
2DF Tabo Miselo Zambia ZANACO Ladies

3MF Marjory Mulenga Zambia ZESCO Ndola Girls
3MF Fridah Mukoma Zambia ZESCO Ndola Girls
3MF Shelly Masumo Zambia Trident Queens
3MF Suwilanji Chibesa Zambia Nkwazi Queens
3MF Mary Mambwe Zambia Red Arrows
3MF Bupe Banda Zambia Red Arrows
3MF Ruth Mukisi (1992-09-18)18 September 1992 (aged 32) Zambia ZANACO Ladies
3MF Regina Chanda Zambia ZANACO Ladies
3MF Janet Kazila Zambia ZISD
3MF Esther Mushota Zambia Indeni Roses
3MF Evarine Katongo (2002-12-29)29 December 2002 (aged 21) Zambia Green Buffaloes

4FW Natasha Nanyangwe (1999-06-27)27 June 1999 (aged 25) Zambia Green Buffaloes
4FW Agness Phiri Zambia Green Buffaloes
4FW Maylan Mulenga (2000-05-17)17 May 2000 (aged 24) Zambia Green Buffaloes
4FW Lungowe Namasiku Zambia ZISD
4FW Fridah Kabwe Zambia ZESCO Ndola Girls
4FW Charity Mubanga Zambia ZESCO Ndola Girls
4FW Lubandji Ochumba (2001-07-01)1 July 2001 (aged 23) Zambia Red Arrows

Angola

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Comoros

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The final 23-player squad was announced on 15 October 2024.[5]

Head coach: Anissa Maoulida [fr]

No. Pos. Player Date of birth (age) Club
1GK Aïcha Saïd (2005-10-25)25 October 2005 (aged 18) France Albi Marssac [fr]
1GK Matina Mohamed France Jumelles de Mzouazia
1GK Amina Ben Ali Abdou (2005-04-26)26 April 2005 (aged 19) Comoros Volcan Club de Moroni

2DF Alicia Chanfi (2002-11-28)28 November 2002 (aged 21) France Saint-Maur [fr]
2DF Dioré Mariame Saïd (2003-05-23)23 May 2003 (aged 21) France ES Paris 16
2DF Nasrin Hadharay (2003-08-18)18 August 2003 (aged 21) France SDEFA
2DF Aliya Saïd (1998-02-14)14 February 1998 (aged 26) France Chassieu-Décines
2DF Nourouzamane Ahmed (2004-03-16)16 March 2004 (aged 20) Comoros FC Mwalimdjini
2DF Natacha Kamal Hamada Comoros Olympic de Moroni [fr]
2DF Dalila Damdji Adinane (1997-11-20)20 November 1997 (aged 26) Comoros FC Mwalimdjini
2DF Dalila Mohamed (2005-07-02)2 July 2005 (aged 19) Comoros FC Mwalimdjini

3MF Yousra Ahamadi (2003-10-05)5 October 2003 (aged 21) France Olympique de Marseille
3MF Fatima Saïd Madjiri France ES Paris 16
3MF Soiyfati Ali France ÉS La Ciotat [fr]
3MF Zaharouna Haoudadji (2000-06-03)3 June 2000 (aged 24) France Quevilly-Rouen
3MF Nourdati Mohamed Boinali (1999-10-02)2 October 1999 (aged 25) Comoros Ouvanga Espoir de Moya
3MF Youmna Zaki Free Agent

4FW Haloua Ahamada (1995-01-24)24 January 1995 (aged 29) France CPB Bréquigny [fr]
4FW Esteline Anduma (2004-09-18)18 September 2004 (aged 20) France FC Talence
4FW Saminat Abdou Mgomri (2005-06-08)8 June 2005 (aged 19) France Olympique de Marseille
4FW Anllaouia Hadhirami Ali (2003-03-09)9 March 2003 (aged 21) Comoros Olympic de Moroni [fr]
4FW Nasrati Saïd Ali (2006-08-12)12 August 2006 (aged 18) Comoros Olympic de Moroni [fr]
4FW Faïza Houmadi (2000-09-30)30 September 2000 (aged 24) Free Agent

Group D

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Mozambique

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Zimbabwe

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Lesotho

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References

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  1. ^ "Khumalo to lead 2024 COSAFA Women's Championships team". safa.net. South African Football Association. 8 October 2024. Retrieved 16 October 2024.
  2. ^ "Fazili names Scorchers COSAFA Provisional Squad". fam.mw. Football Association of Malawi. 9 October 2024. Retrieved 12 October 2024.
  3. ^ "The Mares COSAFA 2024 Women's Championship camp provision squad". Botswana Football Association. 9 October 2024. Retrieved 16 October 2024 – via facebook.
  4. ^ "Copper Queens name 34-member provisional squad for 2024 COSAFA women's championship". zambiamonitor.com. Augustine Sichula. 8 October 2024. Retrieved 16 October 2024.
  5. ^ "La liste des Comores pour la Cosafa Women's Cup 2024". comorosfootball.com (in French). 15 October 2024. Retrieved 16 October 2024.
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