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[]
Angola[]
Coach:
The squad was announced on 21 September 2021.[1]
No. | Pos. | Player | Date of birth (age) | Club |
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1 | GK | Mimi | 2 March 1995 (aged 26) | |
3 | DF | Nela | 4 April 2002 (aged 19) | Sagrada Esperança |
4 | MF | Lídia (captain) | 29 January 1998 (aged 23) | Sagrada Esperança |
5 | DF | Dorcacia | Sagrada Esperança | |
6 | MF | Prado | 12 September 1999 (aged 22) | 1º de Agosto |
7 | FW | Alegria | 14 May 1995 (aged 26) | Sagrada Esperança |
8 | MF | Chiquita | 19 September 1997 (aged 24) | |
10 | FW | Ngonguinha | 11 July 1999 (aged 22) | |
11 | MF | Yara | Sagrada Esperança | |
12 | GK | Sandrinha | 5 October 1997 (aged 23) | Sagrada Esperança |
13 | DF | |||
14 | FW | Bia | 29 April 1997 (aged 24) | |
15 | DF | |||
16 | MF | 6 September 1999 (aged 22) | ||
17 | FW | 24 April 1999 (aged 22) | ||
18 | MF | Margarete | 16 August 2002 (aged 19) | 1º de Agosto |
20 | MF | Ladaínha | 4 March 1992 (aged 29) | |
21 | MF | Ana Costa | 1º de Agosto |
Malawi[]
Coaches: and
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 | GK | 22 December 1997 (aged 23) | ||
2 | DF | 18 August 1998 (aged 23) | ||
3 | DF | 30 December 1995 (aged 25) | ||
4 | DF | 6 April 1992 (aged 29) | Lusaka Dynamos | |
5 | DF | Patricia Nyirenda | 8 April 1998 (aged 23) | Lusaka Dynamos |
6 | MF | |||
7 | FW | Asimenye Simwaka | 8 August 1997 (aged 24) | |
8 | MF | Chikondi Gondwe | 19 September 1998 (aged 23) | |
9 | FW | Sabinah Thom | 3 March 1996 (aged 25) | |
10 | FW | Vanessa Chikupila | 2 April 1991 (aged 29) | |
11 | FW | Fazila Chiyembekezo | ||
12 | MF | Wezzie Mvula | 6 July 1996 (aged 25) | |
13 | GK | Moyale Sisters | ||
14 | MF | Madyina Ngulube | 18 June 1996 (aged 25) | |
15 | DF | |||
16 | GK | 29 December 1996 (aged 24) | ||
17 | MF | Zainab Kapanda | 12 March 2002 (aged 19) | |
18 | DF | |||
19 | MF | |||
20 | DF | 28 August 2000 (aged 21) |
Mozambique[]
Coach:
The squad was announced on 17 September 2021.[4]
No. | Pos. | Player | Date of birth (age) | Club |
---|---|---|---|---|
1 | GK | |||
2 | DF | |||
3 | DF | |||
4 | DF | |||
5 | DF | |||
6 | FW | |||
7 | MF | |||
8 | MF | Goia | ||
9 | MF | |||
10 | FW | Ninika | ||
11 | FW | |||
12 | GK | |||
13 | MF | |||
14 | DF | |||
15 | FW | |||
16 | MF | |||
17 | MF | |||
18 | DF | (captain) | ||
19 | MF | |||
20 | DF | Lúcia Leila | ||
21 | MF | |||
22 | GK |
South Africa[]
Coach: Desiree Ellis
The squad was announced on 16 September 2021.[5]
No. | Pos. | Player | Date of birth (age) | Club |
---|---|---|---|---|
1 | GK | Kaylin Swart | 30 September 1994 (aged 26) | JVW |
2 | DF | 3 February 1999 (aged 22) | Mamelodi Sundowns | |
3 | FW | |||
4 | MF | Sibulele Holweni | 28 April 2001 (aged 20) | University of the Western Cape |
5 | DF | Janine van Wyk (captain) | 17 April 1987 (aged 34) | Glasgow City |
6 | MF | Mamello Makhabane | 24 February 1988 (aged 33) | JVW |
7 | MF | 11 October 2000 (aged 20) | University of the Western Cape | |
8 | DF | |||
9 | MF | 20 February 1998 (aged 23) | JVW | |
10 | MF | 21 March 2001 (aged 20) | Mamelodi Sundowns | |
11 | FW | |||
12 | MF | Robyn Moodaly | 16 June 1994 (aged 27) | JVW |
13 | DF | Bambanani Mbane | 12 March 1990 (aged 31) | Mamelodi Sundowns |
14 | DF | Tiisetso Makhubela | 24 April 1997 (aged 24) | Tshwane University of Technology |
15 | FW | 10 December 1993 (aged 27) | Bloemfontein Celtic | |
16 | GK | |||
17 | FW | Melinda Kgadiete | 21 July 1992 (aged 29) | Mamelodi Sundowns |
18 | DF | 16 April 1994 (aged 27) | ||
19 | FW | |||
20 | FW | 5 August 1993 (aged 28) | Bloemfontein Celtic |
Group B[]
Botswana[]
Coach:
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 , , and Thabo Motang.[6]
A preliminary squad was announced on 15 September 2021.[7]
No. | Pos. | Player | Date of birth (age) | Club |
---|---|---|---|---|
1 | GK | Gloria Moeng | 3 February 1998 (aged 23) | Botswana Defence Force |
2 | DF | Kesegofetse Mochawe | 30 January 1995 (aged 26) | Prisons |
4 | DF | Masego Montsho | 15 June 1991 (aged 30) | Botswana Defence Force |
5 | DF | Theo George | 30 January 2001 (aged 20) | Wonder Sporting |
6 | MF | 22 March 1991 (aged 30) | Prisons | |
7 | FW | Refilwe Tholakele | 26 January 1996 (aged 25) | Township Rollers |
8 | DF | Lone Gaofetoge | 16 July 2001 (aged 20) | Lusaka Dynamos |
9 | DF | Mokgabo Thanda | 3 April 1993 (aged 28) | |
10 | MF | Lesego Radiakanyo | 27 June 1999 (aged 22) | |
11 | MF | 14 December 2000 (aged 20) | ||
12 | DF | 7 August 1986 (aged 35) | ||
13 | MF | 31 March 1990 (aged 31) | ||
14 | DF | 21 August 1992 (aged 29) | ||
15 | DF | Balotlhanyi Johannes | 28 June 1994 (aged 27) | |
16 | GK | 30 November 1996 (aged 24) | ||
17 | MF | 20 December 1999 (aged 21) | Prisons | |
18 | DF | Nondi Mahlasela | 25 December 1991 (aged 29) | Prisons |
19 | FW | 17 February 1998 (aged 23) | Lusaka Dynamos | |
20 | MF | 12 January 2000 (aged 21) | ||
23 | GK | 12 November 1996 (aged 24) | Botswana Defence Force |
South Sudan[]
No. | Pos. | Player | Date of birth (age) | Club |
---|---|---|---|---|
2 | DF | |||
3 | DF | |||
4 | DF | |||
5 | DF | |||
6 | MF | |||
7 | MF | |||
8 | MF | |||
9 | FW | |||
10 | MF | Amy Lasu (captain) | 8 November 1995 (aged 25) | |
11 | MF | |||
12 | MF | |||
13 | GK | |||
14 | MF | |||
16 | DF | |||
17 | MF | |||
18 | FW | |||
19 | FW | |||
20 | MF | |||
21 | DF | |||
23 | GK |
Tanzania[]
Coach:
The squad was announced on 20 September 2021.[9]
No. | Pos. | Player | Date of birth (age) | Club |
---|---|---|---|---|
1 | GK | Janeth Shija | ||
2 | DF | 29 January 1996 (aged 25) | ||
3 | MF | 2 May 2000 (aged 21) | ||
4 | MF | Amina Ally (sw) (captain) | 23 May 2001 (aged 20) | Yanga Princess |
5 | MF | Fatuma Issa | ||
6 | FW | Donisia Minja | ||
7 | FW | Mwanahamisi Shurua | 16 October 1989 (aged 31) | Simba Queens |
8 | MF | Stumai Abdallah | 25 August 1997 (aged 24) | |
9 | DF | |||
10 | FW | Aisha Masaka | 10 November 2003 (aged 17) | Yanga Princess |
11 | FW | Diana Msewa | ||
12 | MF | Janeth Pangamwene | 27 November 2000 (aged 20) | |
13 | MF | |||
14 | DF | |||
15 | DF | 8 February 2001 (aged 20) | Simba Queens | |
16 | MF | |||
17 | DF | Enekia Kasonga | 20 April 2002 (aged 19) | |
18 | FW | Opah Clement | 14 February 2001 (aged 20) | Simba Queens |
19 | MF | 7 May 1996 (aged 25) | ||
20 | GK | 20 October 1997 (aged 23) | Simba Queens | |
21 | GK |
Zimbabwe[]
Coach:
A preliminary squad was announced on 14 September 2021.[10]
No. | Pos. | Player | Date of birth (age) | Club |
---|---|---|---|---|
1 | GK | Cynthia Shonga | 18 June 2000 (aged 21) | Harare City |
2 | MF | Talent Mukwanda | 24 April 1993 (aged 28) | Herentals |
3 | DF | Edline Mutumbami | 13 October 1996 (aged 24) | |
4 | DF | Egness Tumbare | 31 July 1993 (aged 28) | Harare City |
5 | MF | Emmaculate Msipa | 7 June 1992 (aged 29) | Unattached |
6 | FW | Natasha Ndowa | 3 January 1998 (aged 23) | |
7 | FW | Rudo Neshamba | 10 February 1992 (aged 29) | Harare City |
8 | DF | Sheila Makoto | 14 January 1990 (aged 31) | |
9 | DF | Nobukhosi Ncube | 17 February 1993 (aged 28) | |
10 | MF | Mavis Chirandu | 15 January 1995 (aged 26) | Black Rhinos |
12 | MF | Marjory Nyaumwe | 10 July 1987 (aged 34) | |
13 | MF | Christobel Katona | 13 February 1999 (aged 22) | Black Rhinos |
14 | DF | Eunice Chibanda | 26 March 1993 (aged 28) | Black Rhinos |
15 | FW | Rutendo Makore | 30 September 1992 (aged 28) | Black Rhinos |
16 | GK | Lindiwe Magwede | 1 December 1991 (aged 29) | Herentals |
17 | FW | Priviledge Mupeti | 29 September 1997 (aged 23) | Black Rhinos |
18 | FW | Maudy Mafuruse | 24 April 1999 (aged 22) | |
19 | MF | Shyline Dambamuromo | 4 April 2000 (aged 21) | |
22 | GK | Precious Mudyiwa | 2 February 1998 (aged 23) | Black Rhinos |
Group C[]
Eswatini[]
Coach:
The squad was announced on 23 September 2021.[11]
No. | Pos. | Player | Date of birth (age) | Club |
---|---|---|---|---|
1 | GK | |||
2 | MF | 15 February 1998 (aged 23) | Young Buffaloes | |
3 | DF | |||
4 | FW | 15 September 1988 (aged 33) | Manzini Wanderers | |
5 | DF | 12 November 1988 (aged 32) | Young Buffaloes | |
6 | MF | Manzini Wanderers | ||
7 | FW | Celiwe Nkambule | 19 February 1993 (aged 28) | Young Buffaloes |
8 | DF | Young Buffaloes | ||
9 | FW | Royal Leopards | ||
10 | MF | Royal Leopards | ||
11 | FW | Royal Leopards | ||
12 | DF | Manzini Wanderers | ||
13 | MF | Young Buffaloes | ||
14 | MF | |||
15 | DF | Manzini Wanderers | ||
16 | GK | Sukoluhle Sibandze | 12 December 1989 (aged 31) | Young Buffaloes |
17 | DF | Royal Leopards | ||
18 | MF | |||
19 | MF | Young Buffaloes | ||
20 | DF | Unattached |
Namibia[]
Coach:
The squad was announced on 28 September 2021.[12]
No. | Pos. | Player | Date of birth (age) | Club |
---|---|---|---|---|
1 | GK | |||
2 | DF | |||
3 | DF | Iina Katuta | 16 December 1986 (aged 34) | |
4 | DF | |||
5 | DF | Emma Naris | 8 November 1996 (aged 24) | |
6 | MF | |||
7 | MF | |||
8 | FW | |||
9 | FW | Thomalina Adams | 6 July 1993 (aged 28) | |
10 | MF | |||
11 | FW | |||
12 | FW | Rita Williams | 15 August 1979 (aged 42) | |
13 | DF | |||
14 | DF | |||
15 | DF | |||
16 | GK | Agnes Kauzuu | 7 July 1979 (aged 42) | |
17 | MF | Memory Ngonda | 11 February 1998 (aged 23) | |
18 | FW | Juliana Blou | 7 May 1995 (aged 26) | |
19 | GK | |||
20 | DF | Lovisa Mulunga | 18 March 1995 (aged 26) | Albany State Golden Rams |
21 | MF | |||
22 | FW | |||
23 | FW | |||
24 | FW | |||
25 | MF |
Uganda[]
Coach:
A provisional squad was announced on 3 September 2021.[13]
No. | Pos. | Player | Date of birth (age) | Club |
---|---|---|---|---|
1 | GK | Ruth Aturo | 19 July 1995 (aged 26) | |
3 | DF | Asia Nakibuuka | ||
4 | DF | |||
5 | DF | Shadia Nankya | 25 November 2001 (aged 19) | |
6 | DF | Viola Namuddu | ||
7 | MF | Norah Alupo | ||
8 | FW | Sandra Nabweteme | 1 November 1996 (aged 24) | FH |
9 | FW | Otandeka Laki | 24 January 1996 (aged 25) | New Jersey Copa |
10 | FW | Hasifah Nassuna | 16 February 1998 (aged 23) | |
11 | MF | Spencer Nakacwa | ||
12 | MF | |||
13 | DF | Phoebe Banura | ||
14 | DF | |||
16 | FW | Resty Nanziri | ||
17 | MF | Riticia Nabbosa | ||
19 | GK | Daisy Nakaziro | ||
20 | FW | Sharon Naddunga | ||
21 | MF | Amina Nababi | ||
22 | MF | Sheebah Zalwango | ||
23 | MF | Phiona Nabbumba | 20 July 2000 (aged 21) |
Zambia[]
Coach:
The squad was announced on 16 September 2021.[14]
No. | Pos. | Player | Date of birth (age) | Club |
---|---|---|---|---|
1 | GK | Catherine Musonda | 20 February 1998 (aged 23) | Indeni Roses |
2 | DF | Lusaka Dynamos | ||
3 | DF | Lushomo Mweemba | 10 April 2001 (aged 20) | Green Buffaloes |
4 | FW | ZESCO United | ||
5 | MF | Milika Limwanya | 8 January 1996 (aged 25) | |
6 | MF | Lusaka Dynamos | ||
7 | FW | Ochumba Oseke | 1 July 2002 (aged 19) | Red Arrows |
8 | DF | Margaret Belemu | 24 February 1997 (aged 24) | Red Arrows |
9 | MF | Unattached | ||
10 | MF | Grace Chanda | 11 June 1997 (aged 24) | Red Arrows |
11 | MF | ZESCO United | ||
12 | DF | Esther Mukwasa | 24 October 1996 (aged 24) | Indeni Roses |
14 | FW | Avell Chitundu | 30 July 1997 (aged 24) | ZESCO United |
15 | MF | Agness Musase | 11 July 1997 (aged 24) | Green Buffaloes |
16 | GK | |||
17 | MF | Mary Wilombe | 22 September 1997 (aged 24) | Red Arrows |
18 | GK | Ngambo Musole | 23 June 1998 (aged 23) | ZESCO United |
19 | DF | Vast Phiri | 3 February 1996 (aged 25) | ZESCO United |
20 | DF | |||
21 | MF | 11 April 1998 (aged 23) | Red Arrows |
Player representation[]
Statistics are per the beginning of the competition.
By club[]
Clubs with 5 or more players represented are listed.
By club nationality[]
By club federation[]
By representatives of domestic league[]
References[]
- ^ "Angola name preliminary squad for COSAFA Women's Championship". COSAFA. 21 September 2021.
- ^ "Malawi to camp ahead of 2021 COSAFA Women's Championship". COSAFA. 7 September 2021.
- ^ "South Africa W 2-1 Malawi W". LiveStats. 28 September 2021.
- ^ "Mozambique select squad for 2021 COSAFA Women's Championship". COSAFA. 17 September 2021.
- ^ "Van Wyk to star for South Africa at COSAFA Women's Championship". COSAFA. 16 September 2021.
- ^ Boranabi, Kabelo (27 September 2021). "COVID-19 Hits The Mares". Mmegi.
- ^ "Botswana enter camp ahead of 2021 COSAFA Women's Championship". COSAFA. 15 September 2021.
- ^ "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.
- ^ "Tanzania go for youth at 2021 COSAFA Women's Championship". COSAFA. 20 September 2021.
- ^ "Zimbabwe head into camp ahead of COSAFA Women's Championship". COSAFA. 14 September 2021.
- ^ "Eswatini go for experience in 2021 COSAFA Women's Championship". COSAFA. 23 September 2021.
- ^ Nikodemus, Sheefeni (28 September 2021). "Gladiators set for Cosafa tilt". The Namibian.
- ^ "Uganda name provisional squad for COSAFA Women's Championship". COSAFA. 3 September 2021.
- ^ "Copper Queens COSAFA Squad Revealed". Football Association of Zambia. 16 September 2021.
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