2025 COSAFA Women's Championship squads

The 2025 COSAFA Women's Championship is an upcoming international women's association football tournament set to be held in Polokwane, South Africa from 18 February to 1 March 2026. The 11 national teams involved in the tournament were required to register a squad of 23 players, including three goalkeepers.[1] Only players in these squads were eligible to take part in the tournament.

The age listed for each player is on 18 February 2026, the first day 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

South Africa

Head coach: Desiree Ellis

No. Pos. Player Date of birth (age) Club
1 1GK Dineo Magagula (1994-10-14)14 October 1994 (aged 31) South African Football Association TS Galaxy Queens
2 2DF Asanda Hadebe (2003-10-13)13 October 2003 (aged 22) South African Football Association Mamelodi Sundowns
3 2DF Shakira O'Malley (2003-01-03)3 January 2003 (aged 23) South African Football Association UWC Ladies
4 3MF Regina Mogolola (1993-04-17)17 April 1993 (aged 32) South African Football Association JVW
5 2DF Unathi Simayile (2001-02-08)8 February 2001 (aged 25) South African Football Association UWC Ladies
6 3MF Bongiwe Thusi (1991-07-20)20 July 1991 (aged 34) South African Football Association JVW
7 2DF Lonathemba Mhlongo (2002-08-23)23 August 2002 (aged 23) South African Football Association UWC Ladies
8 3MF Thorisho Mphelo (2009-04-04)4 April 2009 (aged 16) South African Football Association JVW
9 3MF Gabriela Salgado (1998-02-20)20 February 1998 (aged 27) South African Football Association JVW
10 3MF Zoe October (2008-06-16)16 June 2008 (aged 17) South African Football Association Spurs
11 3MF Gugu Dhlamini (2005-09-09)9 September 2005 (aged 20) South African Football Association Mamelodi Sundowns
12 3MF Sibahle Maneli (2000-03-18)18 March 2000 (aged 25) South African Football Association TS Galaxy Queens
13 4FW Bonolo Mokoma (2008-04-30)30 April 2008 (aged 17) South African Football Association JVW
14 3MF Nonhlanhla Mthandi (1995-08-19)19 August 1995 (aged 30) South African Football Association Mamelodi Sundowns
15 3MF Khutso Pila (2000-05-31)31 May 2000 (aged 25) South African Football Association Mamelodi Sundowns
16 1GK Casey Gordon (2007-12-03)3 December 2007 (aged 18) South African Football Association JVW
17 3MF Isabella Ludwig (2002-12-13)13 December 2002 (aged 23) South African Football Association Mamelodi Sundowns
18 3MF Sibulele Holweni (Captain) (2001-04-28)28 April 2001 (aged 24) South African Football Association UWC Ladies
19 2DF Sinegugu Zondi (1999-05-06)6 May 1999 (aged 26) South African Football Association UWC Ladies
20 2DF Antonia Maponya (1999-10-17)17 October 1999 (aged 26) South African Football Association UWC Ladies
21 3MF Fiona Namanyana (2001-12-02)2 December 2001 (aged 24) South African Football Association Copperbelt Ladies
22 3MF Sibongakonke Mzobe (2005-01-25)25 January 2005 (aged 21) South African Football Association UJ
23 4FW Nthabiseng Majiya (2004-06-10)10 June 2004 (aged 21) South African Football Association Mamelodi Sundowns

Malawi

Head coach: Lovemore Fazili

Malawi announced their final 23-player squad on 15 February 2026.[2]

No. Pos. Player Date of birth (age) Club
1 1GK Mercy Sikelo (1997-12-22)22 December 1997 (aged 28) Football Association of Malawi Kukoma Ntopwa
2 2DF Olivia Phikani (2006-07-20)20 July 2006 (aged 19) Football Association of Malawi Kukoma Ntopwa
3 2DF Doreen Dickson (2001-02-22)22 February 2001 (aged 24) Football Association of Malawi MDF Lioness
4 2DF Chimwemwe Madise (Captain) (1992-04-06)6 April 1992 (aged 33) Congolese Association Football Federation TP Mazembe
5 2DF Maureen Kenneth (2007-10-28)28 October 2007 (aged 18) Football Association of Malawi Ascent Soccer Academy
6 4FW Chikondi Gondwe (1998-09-16)16 September 1998 (aged 27) Football Association of Malawi Silver Strikers Ladies
7 4FW Mary Chavinda (1998-12-27)27 December 1998 (aged 27) Football Association of Malawi FCB Nyasa Big Bullets
8 3MF Tendai Sani (2004-01-11)11 January 2004 (aged 22) Football Association of Zambia ZISD
9 4FW Vitumbiko Mkandawire (2000-12-17)17 December 2000 (aged 25) Football Association of Malawi Civil Service
10 3MF Lyna James (1998-11-23)23 November 1998 (aged 27) Football Association of Malawi FCB Nyasa Big Bullets
11 4FW Deborah Henry (2004-09-28)28 September 2004 (aged 21) Football Association of Malawi Silver Strikers Ladies
12 3MF Sarah Mulimbika (2007-01-11)11 January 2007 (aged 19) Football Association of Malawi Kukoma Ntopwa
13 4FW Vanessa Chikupila (1996-04-02)2 April 1996 (aged 29) Egyptian Football Association Palm Hills
14 2DF Maggie Chavula (2005-04-28)28 April 2005 (aged 20) Football Association of Malawi Ascent Soccer Academy
15 3MF Leticia Chinyamula (2006-06-12)12 June 2006 (aged 19) Football Association of Malawi Ascent Soccer Academy
16 1GK Yamikani Kaonga (2004-10-11)11 October 2004 (aged 21) Football Association of Malawi MDF Lioness
17 3MF Madyina Nguluwe (1996-06-18)18 June 1996 (aged 29) Football Association of Malawi Silver Strikers Ladies
18 2DF Ireen Khumalo (2003-12-12)12 December 2003 (aged 22) Football Association of Malawi Silver Strikers Ladies
19 4FW Chisomo Banda (2003-11-03)3 November 2003 (aged 22) Football Association of Zambia Konkola Blades Queens
20 3MF Funny Magombo (2005-04-05)5 April 2005 (aged 20) Football Association of Malawi Kukoma Ntopwa
21 2DF Rose Alufandika (2005-11-04)4 November 2005 (aged 20) Football Association of Malawi Kukoma Ntopwa
22 2DF Benadetta Mkandawire (2003-09-28)28 September 2003 (aged 22) Football Association of Malawi FCB Nyasa Big Bullets
23 1GK Esther Maulidi (2008-02-03)3 February 2008 (aged 18) Football Association of Malawi Mighty Wanderers Queens
24 2DF Tionge Phiri (2000-08-28)28 August 2000 (aged 25) Football Association of Malawi Silver Strikers Ladies

Lesotho

Head coach: Shalane Lehohla

Lesotho announced their final 23-player squad on 16 February 2026.[3]

No. Pos. Player Date of birth (age) Club
1 1GK Nthabiseng Hlao (2002-03-06)6 March 2002 (aged 23) Lesotho Football Association Lijabatho Ladies
2 2DF Mats'eliso Mosala (1997-04-01)1 April 1997 (aged 28) Lesotho Football Association Kick4Life
3 2DF Mpho Molefe (2005-11-18)18 November 2005 (aged 20) Lesotho Football Association Kick4Life
4 2DF Mats'eliso Makeke (2003-10-10)10 October 2003 (aged 22) Lesotho Football Association Lijabatho Ladies
5 2DF Limpho Nthako (2006-11-25)25 November 2006 (aged 19) Lesotho Football Association Berea Ladies
6 3MF Rapelang Makhetha (2005-03-13)13 March 2005 (aged 20) Lesotho Football Association Lijabatho Ladies
7 3MF Molemo Mokhothu (1998-10-08)8 October 1998 (aged 27) Lesotho Football Association Kick4Life
8 3MF Mamasoabi Monese (1999-03-05)5 March 1999 (aged 26) Lesotho Football Association LDF Ladies
9 3MF Mampona Lekenyane (2008-08-22)22 August 2008 (aged 17) Lesotho Football Association Berea Ladies
10 4FW Reitumetse Namane (2002-08-22)22 August 2002 (aged 23) Lesotho Football Association Kick4Life
11 4FW Lits'eoane Maloro (Captain) (1996-05-13)13 May 1996 (aged 29) South African Football Association UWC Ladies
12 4FW Makhotso Moalosi (2003-07-04)4 July 2003 (aged 22) Lesotho Football Association LDF Ladies
13 3MF Ntsoaki Nthethe (2003-04-02)2 April 2003 (aged 22) Lesotho Football Association Villa Ladies
14 2DF Nteboheleng Ramatsoku (2001-05-22)22 May 2001 (aged 24) Lesotho Football Association Lijabatho Ladies
15 4FW Phuzile Molefe (1997-01-18)18 January 1997 (aged 29) Lesotho Football Association Berea Ladies
16 1GK Boelo Lepheana (1997-05-06)6 May 1997 (aged 28) Lesotho Football Association Kick4Life
17 4FW Nthabeleng Potsane (1998-10-29)29 October 1998 (aged 27) Lesotho Football Association LDF Ladies
18 3MF Maseriti Mohlolo (1997-04-22)22 April 1997 (aged 28) Lesotho Football Association LDF Ladies
19 2DF Bokang Ntsane (2002-07-20)20 July 2002 (aged 23) Lesotho Football Association LDF Ladies
20 3MF Mpolokeng Liphamamo (2001-07-31)31 July 2001 (aged 24) Lesotho Football Association Kick4Life
21 3MF Lerato Tsoinyane (2004-02-10)10 February 2004 (aged 22) Lesotho Football Association Kick4Life
22 1GK Lineo Fanyane (1999-01-23)23 January 1999 (aged 27) Lesotho Football Association Setoko
23 2DF Liteboho Tjobe (2003-10-13)13 October 2003 (aged 22) Lesotho Football Association Berea Ladies

Angola

Head coach:

Angola announced their final 23-player squad on 13 February 2026.[4]

No. Pos. Player Date of birth (age) Club
1 1GK Rita José "Rita" (1998-03-20)20 March 1998 (aged 27) Angolan Football Federation 4 de Julho
2 2DF Garça dos Santos "Naomi" (1997-07-19)19 July 1997 (aged 28) Angolan Football Federation 4 de Julho
3 2DF Manuela Simão "Nela" (2002-04-04)4 April 2002 (aged 23) Angolan Football Federation Petro de Luanda
4 2DF Emacleny Lando "Nelma" (2002-12-27)27 December 2002 (aged 23) Angolan Football Federation 4 de Julho
5 2DF Victória Fernando (2003-09-14)14 September 2003 (aged 22) Angolan Football Federation Petro de Luanda
6 3MF Sara Luvunga "Prado" (1999-09-12)12 September 1999 (aged 26) Congolese Association Football Federation TP Mazembe
7 4FW Cristina Makua "Cristina" (1995-05-14)14 May 1995 (aged 30) Angolan Football Federation 1° de Agosto
8 3MF Teresa Evaristo "Marizete" (1999-04-24)24 April 1999 (aged 26) Angolan Football Federation Petro de Luanda
9 4FW Domingas Luís "Mila" (2005-05-05)5 May 2005 (aged 20) Angolan Football Federation Petro de Luanda
10 2DF Paulina Sambo "Pauleta" (1996-12-04)4 December 1996 (aged 29) Angolan Football Federation Nacional de Benguela
11 4FW Joicelina Kituto "Joice" (2003-04-02)2 April 2003 (aged 22) Angolan Football Federation Petro de Luanda
12 1GK Maria Muecália "Valentina" (2006-08-03)3 August 2006 (aged 19) Angolan Football Federation Petro de Luanda
13 2DF Edvirgem de Jesus "Bibi" (2004-08-04)4 August 2004 (aged 21) Angolan Football Federation 1° de Agosto
14 3MF Nety Bah "Mamadou" (2000-06-02)2 June 2000 (aged 25) Angolan Football Federation 1° de Agosto
15 2DF Cátia Alves "Kecthia" (2005-05-05)5 May 2005 (aged 20) Angolan Football Federation Petro de Luanda
16 4FW Maria Viera "Meury" (2007-08-17)17 August 2007 (aged 18) Angolan Football Federation Wiliete
17 4FW Arminda Lopes "Ary Papel" (Captain) (1999-02-10)10 February 1999 (aged 27) Angolan Football Federation 4 de Julho
18 2DF Margarete Salvador "Margarete" (2002-08-16)16 August 2002 (aged 23) Angolan Football Federation 1° de Agosto
20 2DF Henriqueta Luanda "Luanda" (2002-06-09)9 June 2002 (aged 23) Angolan Football Federation 1° de Agosto
21 3MF Maria Ponda "Marlene" (2004-04-03)3 April 2004 (aged 21) Angolan Football Federation 1° de Agosto
22 1GK Sandrina António "Santa" (1997-10-05)5 October 1997 (aged 28) Angolan Football Federation 1° de Agosto
23 2DF Adelina Filipe "Pipi" (2007-05-15)15 May 2007 (aged 18) Angolan Football Federation Gloriosos

Group B

Zambia

Head coach: Switzerland Nora Häuptle

Zambia announced their final 23-player squad on 13 February 2026.[5] Rachael Nachula withdrew from the squad due to illness on 18 February and was replaced by Chabwe.[6]

No. Pos. Player Date of birth (age) Club
1 1GK Catherine Musonda (1998-02-20)20 February 1998 (aged 27) Football Association of Zambia Red Arrows
2 2DF Memory Nthala (1999-07-21)21 July 1999 (aged 26) Football Association of Zambia Green Buffaloes
3 2DF Judith Soko (2004-03-31)31 March 2004 (aged 21) Football Association of Zambia ZESCO Ndola Girls
4 3MF Susan Banda (1990-07-06)6 July 1990 (aged 35) Turkish Football Federation Çekmeköy BilgiDoğa Spor
5 2DF Esther Siamfuko (2004-08-08)8 August 2004 (aged 21) Football Association of Zambia Green Buffaloes
6 3MF Rhoda Chileshe (1998-05-08)8 May 1998 (aged 27) Football Association of Zambia Indeni Roses
7 4FW Eneless Phiri (2003-06-02)2 June 2003 (aged 22) Football Association of Zambia ZESCO Ndola Girls
8 2DF Margaret Belemu (1997-02-24)24 February 1997 (aged 28) Football Association of Zambia Red Arrows
9 4FW Kabange Mupopo (Captain) (1992-09-21)21 September 1992 (aged 33) Chinese Football Association Henan Jianye
10 3MF Sampa Chisanga (2001-06-13)13 June 2001 (aged 24) Football Association of Zambia Konkola Blades
11 4FW Regina Chanda (2002-06-22)22 June 2002 (aged 23) Football Association of Zambia Zanaco Ladies
12 2DF Margaret Gondwe (2007-12-01)1 December 2007 (aged 18) Football Association of Zambia Green Buffaloes
13 4FW Maweta Chilenga (2003-08-03)3 August 2003 (aged 22) Football Association of Zambia Green Buffaloes
14 2DF Saliya Mwanza (2007-05-16)16 May 2007 (aged 18) Football Association of Zambia Elite Ladies
15 2DF Agness Musesa (1997-07-11)11 July 1997 (aged 28) Football Association of Zambia Green Buffaloes
16 1GK Hazel Nali (1998-04-04)4 April 1998 (aged 27) Football Association of Zambia ZESCO Ndola Girls
17 4FW Mercy Chipasula (2008-03-23)23 March 2008 (aged 17) Football Association of Zambia Kamfinsa Police
18 1GK Mwila Mufunte (2007-09-07)7 September 2007 (aged 18) Football Association of Zambia Green Buffaloes
19 4FW Agness Phiri (2003-04-11)11 April 2003 (aged 22) Football Association of Zambia Green Buffaloes
20 2DF Ngosa Chabwe (2001-03-03)3 March 2001 (aged 24) Football Association of Zambia Indeni Roses
21 3MF Avell Chitundu (1997-07-30)30 July 1997 (aged 28) Football Association of Zambia ZESCO Ndola Girls
22 3MF Natasha Witika (2003-06-06)6 June 2003 (aged 22) Football Association of Zambia Konkola Blades
23 2DF Blessing Maluba (2007-03-26)26 March 2007 (aged 18) Football Association of Zambia Nchanga Queens

Botswana

Caretaker coach: Gaolethoo Nkutlwisang

Botswana announced their final 24-player squad on 17 February 2026.

No. Pos. Player Date of birth (age) Club
1 1GK Tshotlhe Mphezulu (2005-07-03)3 July 2005 (aged 20) Botswana Football Association Double Action Ladies
2 4FW Mbapeua Hangara (2006-09-24)24 September 2006 (aged 19) Botswana Football Association Double Action Ladies
3 2DF Theo George (2001-01-30)30 January 2001 (aged 25) Botswana Football Association Jwaneng Galaxy
4 3MF Keotsheohile Kesetse (2008-04-22)22 April 2008 (aged 17) Botswana Football Association Double Action Ladies
5 2DF Koketso Molwantwa (2006-09-12)12 September 2006 (aged 19) Botswana Football Association Double Action Ladies
6 3MF Dimpho Sedirwa (2005-05-08)8 May 2005 (aged 20) Botswana Football Association Double Action Ladies
7 3MF Precious Tlhapi (2004-01-21)21 January 2004 (aged 22) Botswana Football Association BDF XI
8 3MF Leungo Senwelo (2001-12-23)23 December 2001 (aged 24) Botswana Football Association Mazottie
9 2DF Mokgabo Thanda (Captain) (1993-04-03)3 April 1993 (aged 32) Football Association of Zambia Green Buffaloes
10 4FW Peggy Manewe (2004-12-25)25 December 2004 (aged 21) Botswana Football Association Double Action Ladies
11 4FW Michelle Abueng (2001-05-06)6 May 2001 (aged 24) Botswana Football Association BDF XI
12 4FW Lebogang Dilelo (2007-04-25)25 April 2007 (aged 18) Botswana Football Association Dunamis
13 4FW Nolofatso Mamela (2001-11-21)21 November 2001 (aged 24) Botswana Football Association Jwaneng Galaxy
14 3MF Bofelo Rantsho (2003-04-09)9 April 2003 (aged 22) Botswana Football Association Double Action Ladies
15 2DF Balotlhanyi Johannes (1994-06-28)28 June 1994 (aged 31) Botswana Football Association Double Action Ladies
16 1GK Gosego Mokola (2006-07-22)22 July 2006 (aged 19) Botswana Football Association Jwaneng Galaxy
17 4FW Oratile Kolobe (2004-12-28)28 December 2004 (aged 21) Botswana Football Association Jwaneng Galaxy
18 3MF Hope Lesotlo (2009-05-15)15 May 2009 (aged 16) Botswana Football Association Dunamis
19 3MF Laone Moloi (2000-11-26)26 November 2000 (aged 25) Botswana Football Association Jwaneng Galaxy
20 2DF Ivy Mankgatau (2006-10-27)27 October 2006 (aged 19) Botswana Football Association Orapa All Stars
21 3MF Leano Busang (1999-12-20)20 December 1999 (aged 26) Botswana Football Association Gaborone United Ladies
22 2DF Boitumelo Gammu (1995-07-23)23 July 1995 (aged 30) Namibia Football Association Ongos
23 1GK Obuisitse Letebele (1996-07-10)10 July 1996 (aged 29) Botswana Football Association Security Systems
24 4FW Kelebogile Magaga (1997-04-08)8 April 1997 (aged 28) Botswana Football Association Township Rollers

Eswatini

Head coach: Bongani Makhukhula

Eswatini announced their final 22-player squad on 17 February 2026.[7]

No. Pos. Player Date of birth (age) Club
1 1GK Nonduduzo Mhlanga[Non-travelling 1] (2002-02-01)1 February 2002 (aged 24) Eswatini Football Association Nsingizini Hotspurs
2 3MF Siphelele Mpandza (2008-05-14)14 May 2008 (aged 17) Eswatini Football Association Nsingizini Hotspurs
3 3MF Samkelisiwe Fakudze (2004-08-06)6 August 2004 (aged 21) Eswatini Football Association Nsingizini Hotspurs
4 2DF Khulekile Mamba (1999-05-14)14 May 1999 (aged 26) Eswatini Football Association Green Mamba
5 2DF Siphiwe Mndzebele (2000-07-24)24 July 2000 (aged 25) Eswatini Football Association Royal Leopards
6 2DF Ncedo Gamedze (2000-03-22)22 March 2000 (aged 25) Eswatini Football Association Nsingizini Hotspurs
7 3MF Bethusile Mathonsi (2006-01-26)26 January 2006 (aged 20) Eswatini Football Association Manzini Wanderers
8 3MF Simile Marks (2002-05-07)7 May 2002 (aged 23) Eswatini Football Association Young Buffaloes
9 2DF Philisiwe Dlamini (2004-11-06)6 November 2004 (aged 21) Eswatini Football Association Nsingizini Hotspurs
10 4FW Nonjabuliso Mokgale (2003-07-07)7 July 2003 (aged 22) Eswatini Football Association Young Buffaloes
11 3MF Temasime Sukati (2006-06-11)11 June 2006 (aged 19) Eswatini Football Association Nsingizini Hotspurs
12 3MF Samkelisiwe Malinga (2003-08-20)20 August 2003 (aged 22) Eswatini Football Association Young Buffaloes
13 2DF Simangele Sikhondze (Captain) (2002-02-05)5 February 2002 (aged 24) Eswatini Football Association Young Buffaloes
14 4FW Neliswa Ngcamphalala (2005-09-25)25 September 2005 (aged 20) Eswatini Football Association Nsingizini Hotspurs
15 3MF Anele Ngwenya (2004-05-31)31 May 2004 (aged 21) Eswatini Football Association Nsingizini Hotspurs
16 1GK Nompilo Dlamini (2004-11-06)6 November 2004 (aged 21) Eswatini Football Association Nsingizini Hotspurs
17 3MF Neliswa Msibi (2004-04-18)18 April 2004 (aged 21) Eswatini Football Association Manzini Wanderers
18 2DF Badelise Ngozo (1997-06-27)27 June 1997 (aged 28) Eswatini Football Association Young Buffaloes
19 3MF Temalangeni Dlamini (2002-08-18)18 August 2002 (aged 23) Eswatini Football Association Young Buffaloes
20 3MF Siphilele Masuku (2005-02-22)22 February 2005 (aged 20) Eswatini Football Association Green Mamba
21 3MF Nozwelo Shongwe (2003-08-28)28 August 2003 (aged 22) Eswatini Football Association AS Interladies
22 4FW Thandolwethu Simelane (2000-01-23)23 January 2000 (aged 26) Eswatini Football Association Green Mamba
23 1GK Lindelwa Gwebu (2006-05-15)15 May 2006 (aged 19) Eswatini Football Association AS Interladies

Zimbabwe

Head coach: Sithethelelwe Sibanda

Zimbabwe announced their final 23-player squad on 16 February 2026.[8]

No. Pos. Player Date of birth (age) Club
1 1GK Delight Matigwene (2005-04-23)23 April 2005 (aged 20) Zimbabwe Football Association Chapungu Queens
2 2DF Fiona Kabera (1998-06-10)10 June 1998 (aged 27) Zimbabwe Football Association Conduit Soccer Academy
3 2DF Melinda Mapasure (2005-05-25)25 May 2005 (aged 20) Zimbabwe Football Association Faithdrive Academy
4 2DF Tumbare Egness (1993-07-31)31 July 1993 (aged 32) Zimbabwe Football Association Correctional Queens
5 2DF Bridget Mutarwa (1997-07-19)19 July 1997 (aged 28) Zimbabwe Football Association Herentals Queens
6 2DF Nokukhanya Ndlovu (2000-04-04)4 April 2000 (aged 25) Zimbabwe Football Association Platinum Royals
7 4FW Anitha Ncube (2006-01-07)7 January 2006 (aged 20) Zimbabwe Football Association Kwekwe Queens
8 3MF Macgirl Sipini (2000-06-15)15 June 2000 (aged 25) Zimbabwe Football Association Harare City Queens
9 2DF Nobukhosi Ncube (Captain) (1993-02-17)17 February 1993 (aged 33) Zimbabwe Football Association Chapungu Queens
10 3MF Ennety Chemhere (2002-10-19)19 October 2002 (aged 23) Zimbabwe Football Association Platinum Royals
11 3MF Daisy Kaitano (1995-07-04)4 July 1995 (aged 30) Zimbabwe Football Association Black Rhinos Queens
12 3MF Caroline Mangwai (2004-06-07)7 June 2004 (aged 21) Zimbabwe Football Association Black Rhinos Queens
13 2DF Christobel Katona (1999-02-13)13 February 1999 (aged 27) Zimbabwe Football Association Black Rhinos Queens
14 4FW Ethel Chinyere (1996-06-12)12 June 1996 (aged 29) Zimbabwe Football Association Chapungu Queens
15 4FW Rutendo Makore (1992-09-30)30 September 1992 (aged 33) Zimbabwe Football Association Black Rhinos Queens
16 1GK Vanessa Lunga (1994-06-16)16 June 1994 (aged 31) Zimbabwe Football Association Platinum Royals
17 4FW Priviledge Mupeti (1997-09-29)29 September 1997 (aged 28) Zimbabwe Football Association Black Rhinos Queens
18 2DF Sheila Antonio (1999-08-27)27 August 1999 (aged 26) Zimbabwe Football Association Chapungu Queens
19 3MF Shyline Dambamurono (2000-04-04)4 April 2000 (aged 25) Zimbabwe Football Association Herentals Queens
20 3MF Bethel Kondo (2006-01-20)20 January 2006 (aged 20) Zimbabwe Football Association Herentals Queens
21 2DF Alice Moyo (1993-03-26)26 March 1993 (aged 32) Zimbabwe Football Association Herentals Queens
22 1GK Cynthia Shonga (2000-06-18)18 June 2000 (aged 25) Zimbabwe Football Association Herentals Queens
23 4FW Praynance Zvawanda (2003-02-07)7 February 2003 (aged 23) Zimbabwe Football Association Herentals Queens

Group C

Mozambique

Head coach: Luís Fumo

Mozambique announced their final 22-player squad on 17 February 2026.[9]

No. Pos. Player Date of birth (age) Club
1 1GK Neima Nhamirre (2002-01-25)25 January 2002 (aged 24) Mozambican Football Federation CD Costa do Sol
2 2DF Isaura Chidembo (1999-02-28)28 February 1999 (aged 26) Mozambican Football Federation Associação Black Bulls
3 2DF Virgínia Fernando (1999-11-09)9 November 1999 (aged 26) Mozambican Football Federation UD Songo
4 2DF Hérica Sambo (2005-04-22)22 April 2005 (aged 20) Mozambican Football Federation Associação Black Bulls
5 2DF Aurora Ngale (1992-01-27)27 January 1992 (aged 34) Mozambican Football Federation Águias Especiais
6 2DF Joana Brenhuze (2002-03-10)10 March 2002 (aged 23) Mozambican Football Federation Cocorico da Beira
7 3MF Ilódia Matsinhe (2007-02-22)22 February 2007 (aged 18) Mozambican Football Federation Associação Black Bulls
8 3MF Samira Latifo (1998-01-14)14 January 1998 (aged 28) Mozambican Football Federation CD Costa do Sol
9 4FW Ângila Mutula (2004-12-30)30 December 2004 (aged 21) Mozambican Football Federation CD Costa do Sol
10 3MF Deolinda Gove (Captain) (1996-11-12)12 November 1996 (aged 29) Mozambican Football Federation CD Costa do Sol
11 4FW Ermelinda Guinda (1995-03-05)5 March 1995 (aged 30) Mozambican Football Federation Matchedje de Chimoio
12 1GK Luísa Machengo (1998-11-14)14 November 1998 (aged 27) Mozambican Football Federation Associação Black Bulls
13 2DF Cheila Afonso (2003-02-28)28 February 2003 (aged 22) Mozambican Football Federation CD Costa do Sol
14 4FW Marlene Janeiro (2001-09-05)5 September 2001 (aged 24) Mozambican Football Federation CD Costa do Sol
15 3MF Cina Manuel (2001-09-01)1 September 2001 (aged 24) Mozambican Football Federation UD Lichinga
16 4FW Beatriz Mulangale (2005-07-11)11 July 2005 (aged 20) Mozambican Football Federation UD Lichinga
17 2DF Amélia Banze (1988-05-25)25 May 1988 (aged 37) Mozambican Football Federation Matchedje de Maputo
18 4FW Marta Miambo (2004-07-09)9 July 2004 (aged 21) Mozambican Football Federation Cocorico da Beira
19 3MF Arménia Machava (2005-07-01)1 July 2005 (aged 20) Mozambican Football Federation CD Costa do Sol
20 4FW Angélica José (2003-11-28)28 November 2003 (aged 22) Mozambican Football Federation Cocorico da Beira
21 4FW Edvânia Enripo (2004-10-15)15 October 2004 (aged 21) Mozambican Football Federation
22 1GK Nércia Chilaule (1998-09-28)28 September 1998 (aged 27) Mozambican Football Federation CD Costa do Sol

Namibia

Head coach: Lucky Kakuva

Namibia announced their final 23-player squad on 15 February 2026.[10]

No. Pos. Player Date of birth (age) Club
1 1GK Tunga Ndiweteko (2009-08-08)8 August 2009 (aged 16) Namibia Football Association Arrows Ladies
2 2DF Unondjamo Kaetjavi (2007-08-05)5 August 2007 (aged 18) Namibia Football Association Mighty Gunners
3 2DF Iina Katuta (1986-12-16)16 December 1986 (aged 39) Namibia Football Association Khomas NAMPOL
4 2DF Julia Rutjindo (2000-04-18)18 April 2000 (aged 25) Namibia Football Association Ongos Ladies
5 2DF Emma Naris (1996-11-08)8 November 1996 (aged 29) Namibia Football Association Ongos Ladies
6 2DF Utuzuvira Kahiriri (2004-12-02)2 December 2004 (aged 21) Namibia Football Association Mighty Gunners
7 2DF Twelikondjela Amukoto (1991-07-28)28 July 1991 (aged 34) Namibia Football Association Khomas NAMPOL
8 3MF Zenatha Coleman (1993-09-25)25 September 1993 (aged 32) Cyprus Turkish Football Association Doğan Türk Birliği
9 3MF Kylie Van Wyk (1999-05-01)1 May 1999 (aged 26) Namibia Football Association Julinho Athletic
10 3MF Millicent Hikuam (1998-07-06)6 July 1998 (aged 27) Namibia Football Association Mighty Gunners
11 4FW Leena Alweendo (2005-07-19)19 July 2005 (aged 20) Namibia Football Association Mighty Gunners
12 4FW Beverly Uueziua (1999-05-26)26 May 1999 (aged 26) Namibia Football Association Julinho Athletic
13 4FW Muhinatjo Hanavi (2003-02-11)11 February 2003 (aged 23) Namibia Football Association UNAM Bokkies
14 4FW Ivone Kooper (1999-01-16)16 January 1999 (aged 27) Namibia Football Association Ongos Ladies
15 3MF Senoritha Aochamus (2007-08-03)3 August 2007 (aged 18) Namibia Football Association Windhoek City Girls
16 1GK Agnes Kauzuu (1992-12-22)22 December 1992 (aged 33) Namibia Football Association Ongos Ladies
17 3MF Memory Ngonda (1998-02-11)11 February 1998 (aged 28) Namibia Football Association Ongos Ladies
18 4FW Juliana Blou (1995-05-19)19 May 1995 (aged 30) Namibia Football Association Ongos Ladies
19 2DF Lorraine Jossob (1993-05-04)4 May 1993 (aged 32) Namibia Football Association Mighty Gunners
20 2DF Lovisa Mulunga (Captain) (1995-03-18)18 March 1995 (aged 30) Namibia Football Association Ongos Ladies
21 3MF Asteria Angula (1999-06-11)11 June 1999 (aged 26) Namibia Football Association Julinho Athletic
22 4FW Nancy Lebang (2009-02-12)12 February 2009 (aged 17) Namibia Football Association V-Power Angels
23 1GK Melissa Matheus (1998-06-14)14 June 1998 (aged 27) Namibia Football Association Mighty Gunners

Madagascar

Head coach: Émile Randriamirado

Madagascar announced their final 23-player squad on 20 February 2026.

No. Pos. Player Date of birth (age) Club
1 1GK Verasantatra Andrianandrasana (1993-06-30)30 June 1993 (aged 32) Comoros Football Federation Olympic de Moroni
2 2DF Tsinjo Rasoanantenaina (2000-05-24)24 May 2000 (aged 25) Malagasy Football Federation ASJM
3 2DF Aina Rabemaromanga (2001-06-18)18 June 2001 (aged 24) Malagasy Football Federation ASKAM AFA
4 2DF Tantely Raheritiana (2008-01-26)26 January 2008 (aged 18) Malagasy Football Federation ASKAM AFA
5 2DF Émilienne Solange (1993-05-08)8 May 1993 (aged 32) Malagasy Football Federation ASCUF
6 2DF Rina Raharimalala (1987-02-27)27 February 1987 (aged 38) Malagasy Football Federation AC Sabnam
7 4FW Aimée Razanampiavy (1996-12-25)25 December 1996 (aged 29) Comoros Football Federation United de Domoni
8 4FW Solomampionona Mamonjy (2002-05-29)29 May 2002 (aged 23) Malagasy Football Federation Disciples
9 3MF Hanitriniana Nivonirina (1993-06-20)20 June 1993 (aged 32) Malagasy Football Federation AC Sabnam
10 3MF Fitiavana Ramanantsoa (1998-08-05)5 August 1998 (aged 27) Malagasy Football Federation FFCA
11 3MF Franca Mbolaniana (2002-04-17)17 April 2002 (aged 23) Malagasy Football Federation Disciples
12 3MF Helisoa Randrianarivelo (2000-07-22)22 July 2000 (aged 25) Malagasy Football Federation AC Sabnam
13 3MF Njaraniaina Randriamialimanantsoa (2005-05-25)25 May 2005 (aged 20) Malagasy Football Federation ASKAM AFA
14 3MF Nomenjanahary Raharimampionona (1998-11-28)28 November 1998 (aged 27) Comoros Football Federation United de Domoni
15 2DF Anajrasoa Velomanantsolo (1993-09-07)7 September 1993 (aged 32) Comoros Football Federation United de Domoni
16 1GK Anastasie Soanarivo (2005-02-05)5 February 2005 (aged 21) Malagasy Football Federation ASCUF
17 4FW Andoniaina Rasamison (1999-01-31)31 January 1999 (aged 27) Malagasy Football Federation FFCA
18 3MF Angèle Odilicia (2008-07-29)29 July 2008 (aged 17) Malagasy Football Federation FC Riziky
19 4FW Marie-Prisca Volanaharinjannahary (2001-03-07)7 March 2001 (aged 24) Malagasy Football Federation ASKAM AFA
20 3MF Nasandratriniaina Andriafanomezana (2007-10-08)8 October 2007 (aged 18) Malagasy Football Federation YFOMAC
21 3MF Louisa Nambininjanahary (2005-06-11)11 June 2005 (aged 20) Malagasy Football Federation Canon
22 1GK Karen Manitriniaina (2001-08-09)9 August 2001 (aged 24) Malagasy Football Federation ASKAM AFA
23 3MF Roxina Razafindravola (2005-10-01)1 October 2005 (aged 20) Malagasy Football Federation Samba
24 4FW Sanera Ahamadi (2002-05-04)4 May 2002 (aged 23) French Football Federation Le Puy Foot 43 Auvergne

Notes

  1. ↑ A player named on the official final squad list submitted by their national association did not travel to the tournament. Although registered within the maximum permitted squad, the player remained a non-travelling reserve due to logistical, financial, strategic, or club commitment reasons.

References

  1. ↑ "Regulations for the HOLLYWOODBETS COSAFA Women's Championship 2025". COSAFA. 13 February 2026. Retrieved 17 February 2026.
  2. ↑ "Fazili Names COSAFA Final Squad". Football Association of Malawi. 15 February 2026. Retrieved 17 February 2026.
  3. ↑ "Lesotho unveil final squad for COSAFA in South Africa". africatopsports.com. 17 February 2026. Retrieved 17 February 2026.
  4. ↑ "Convocatória da Seleção Sénior Feminina para a COSAFA, a decorrer em Polokwane na África do Sul" (in Portuguese). Angolan Football Federation. 13 February 2026. Retrieved 18 February 2026 – via Facebook.
  5. ↑ "Häuptle Names 23-Member Squad for COSAFA Championship". bolayapazed.com. 12 February 2026. Retrieved 17 February 2026.
  6. ↑ "COSAFA: Ngosa Chabwe Joins Zambia camp in Polokwane". africatopsports.com. 19 February 2026. Retrieved 19 February 2026.
  7. ↑ Mkhabela, Melusi (18 February 2026). "Strong Sitsebe squad for COSAFA". Mbabane: Times of Eswatini. Retrieved 18 February 2026.
  8. ↑ "Mighty Warriors final squad named". The Herald. February 16, 2026. Retrieved February 17, 2026.
  9. ↑ "Luís Fumo divulga convocatória final das "Nyeleti" para a COSAFA 2025" (in Portuguese). Tempo. 17 February 2026. Retrieved 17 February 2026.
  10. ↑ "Namibia name final squad for COSAFA Women tourney in SA". africatopsports.com. 15 February 2026. Retrieved 17 February 2026.
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