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
[edit]Angola
[edit]Coach: Lurdes Lutonda
The final squad was announced on 23 October 2020.[1][2][3]
No. | Pos. | Player | Date of birth (age) | Club |
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1 | GK | Mimi | 2 March 1995 (aged 25) | ![]() |
2 | DF | Indira | 10 July 2000 (aged 20) | ![]() |
3 | DF | Lena | 19 January 1999 (aged 21) | ![]() |
4 | MF | Lídia | 29 January 1998 (aged 22) | ![]() |
5 | DF | Dorcacia | ![]() | |
6 | MF | Prado | 12 September 1999 (aged 21) | ![]() |
7 | FW | Alegria | 14 May 1995 (aged 25) | ![]() |
8 | MF | Chiquita | 19 September 1997 (aged 23) | ![]() |
9 | FW | Laura | 3 September 1999 (aged 21) | ![]() |
10 | MF | Ana Afonso | ![]() | |
11 | FW | Nsimba Ngoy | ![]() | |
12 | GK | Rita | 20 March 1998 (aged 22) | ![]() |
13 | DF | Fátima Faria | ![]() | |
14 | FW | Bia | 29 April 1997 (aged 23) | ![]() |
15 | DF | Lucinda Domingos | ![]() | |
16 | FW | Fernanda Teixeira | ![]() | |
17 | FW | Marizete | 24 April 1999 (aged 21) | ![]() |
18 | DF | Henriqueta Serrote | ![]() | |
19 | FW | Argentina Jorge | ![]() | |
20 | GK | Sandrinha | 5 October 1997 (aged 23) | ![]() |
Comoros
[edit]Coach: Choudjay Mahandhi
The final squad was announced on 30 October 2020.[4]
Eswatini
[edit]Coach: Christian Thwala
The final squad was announced on 31 October 2020.[5]
No. | Pos. | Player | Date of birth (age) | Club |
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1 | GK | Nokwanda Mamba | ![]() | |
2 | MF | Tenanile Ngcamphalala | 15 February 1998 (aged 22) | ![]() |
4 | FW | Nomvula Sanga | 15 September 1988 (aged 32) | ![]() |
5 | DF | Thulisile Dvuba | 12 November 1988 (aged 31) | ![]() |
6 | MF | Tenanile Dube | ![]() | |
7 | FW | Celiwe Nkambule | 19 February 1993 (aged 27) | ![]() |
8 | DF | Ncedile Dlamini | ![]() | |
9 | FW | Sibonelo Gwebu | ![]() | |
10 | MF | Simangele Sikhondze | ![]() | |
11 | MF | Phumzile Dlamini | ![]() | |
12 | DF | Thandeka Mbatha | ![]() | |
13 | MF | Nokuthula Dlamini | ![]() | |
14 | DF | Ncedo Gamedze | ![]() | |
15 | DF | Welile Ndwandwe | ![]() | |
16 | GK | Gcinile Dlamini | ![]() | |
17 | FW | Nonjabulo Mokgale | ![]() | |
18 | MF | Gcinile Zwane | ![]() | |
19 | MF | Sikhanyiso Magagula | ![]() | |
DF | Futhi Dlamini | ![]() | ||
DF | Lungile Dlamini | 25 December 1985 (aged 34) | ![]() |
South Africa
[edit]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 |
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1 | GK | Kaylin Swart | 30 September 1994 (aged 26) | Unattached |
2 | DF | Karabo Makhurubetshi | 3 February 1999 (aged 21) | ![]() |
3 | MF | Oratile Mokwena | 21 March 2001 (aged 19) | ![]() |
4 | DF | Koketso Tlailane | 7 December 1992 (aged 27) | ![]() |
5 | DF | Bongeka Gamede | 22 May 1999 (aged 21) | ![]() |
6 | MF | Mamello Makhabane | 24 February 1988 (aged 32) | ![]() |
7 | MF | Gabriela Salgado | 20 February 1998 (aged 22) | ![]() |
8 | DF | Sibulele Holweni | 28 April 2001 (aged 19) | ![]() |
9 | FW | Hildah Magaia | 16 December 1994 (aged 25) | ![]() |
10 | MF | Robyn Moodaly | 16 June 1994 (aged 26) | ![]() |
11 | MF | Nomvula Kgoale | 20 November 1995 (aged 24) | ![]() |
12 | MF | Nonhlanhla Mthandi | ![]() | |
13 | DF | Xiluva Tshabalala | ![]() | |
14 | FW | Neliswa Luthuli | 10 September 1996 (aged 24) | ![]() |
15 | MF | Karabo Dhlamini | 18 September 2001 (aged 19) | ![]() |
16 | GK | Andile Dlamini | 2 September 1992 (aged 28) | ![]() |
17 | MF | Lonathemba Mhlongo | 23 August 2002 (aged 18) | ![]() |
18 | DF | Ongeziwe Ndlangisa | 6 April 1994 (aged 26) | ![]() |
19 | DF | Kaylyn Jordaan | 5 April 2001 (aged 19) | ![]() |
20 | FW | Pride Nthite | ![]() |
Group B
[edit]Lesotho
[edit]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]
Malawi
[edit]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 |
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1 | GK | Mercy Sikelo | 22 December 1997 (aged 22) | ![]() |
2 | DF | Emily Jossam | 18 August 1998 (aged 22) | ![]() |
3 | DF | Ruth Nyirongo | 30 December 1995 (aged 24) | ![]() |
4 | DF | Chimwemwe Madise | 6 April 1992 (aged 28) | ![]() |
5 | DF | Patricia Nyirenda | 8 April 1998 (aged 22) | ![]() |
6 | DF | Salome Vinkhumbu | 9 February 1986 (aged 34) | ![]() |
7 | FW | Asimenye Simwaka | 8 August 1997 (aged 23) | ![]() |
8 | MF | Chikondi Gondwe | 19 September 1998 (aged 22) | ![]() |
9 | FW | Sabinah Thom | 3 March 1996 (aged 24) | ![]() |
10 | FW | Temwa Chawinga | 20 September 1998 (aged 22) | ![]() |
11 | FW | Tabitha Chawinga | 22 May 1996 (aged 24) | ![]() |
12 | DF | Wezzie Mvula | 6 July 1996 (aged 24) | ![]() |
13 | FW | Vanessa Chikupila | 2 April 1991 (aged 29) | ![]() |
14 | MF | Madyina Ngulube | 18 June 1996 (aged 24) | ![]() |
15 | DF | Maureen Phiri | 19 April 1998 (aged 22) | ![]() |
16 | GK | Samir Amidu | 29 December 1996 (aged 23) | ![]() |
17 | MF | Zainab Kapanda | 12 March 2002 (aged 18) | ![]() |
18 | MF | Saliva January | 21 November 1998 (aged 21) | ![]() |
19 | FW | Mary Chavinda | 27 December 1998 (aged 21) | ![]() |
20 | DF | Tiwonge Phiri | 28 August 2000 (aged 20) | ![]() |
Zambia
[edit]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 |
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1 | GK | Catherine Musonda | 20 February 1998 (aged 22) | ![]() |
2 | DF | Mary Mulenga | 11 April 1998 (aged 22) | ![]() |
3 | DF | Lushomo Mweemba | 10 April 2001 (aged 19) | ![]() |
4 | FW | Maylan Mulenga | 17 May 2000 (aged 20) | ![]() |
5 | DF | Anita Mulenga | 3 May 1995 (aged 25) | ![]() |
6 | MF | Mary Wilombe | 22 September 1997 (aged 23) | ![]() |
7 | MF | Misozi Zulu | 11 October 1994 (aged 26) | ![]() |
8 | DF | Margaret Belemu | 24 February 1997 (aged 23) | ![]() |
9 | FW | Ochumba Oseke | 1 July 2002 (aged 18) | ![]() |
10 | FW | Grace Chanda | 11 June 1997 (aged 23) | ![]() |
11 | FW | Barbra Banda | 20 March 2000 (aged 20) | ![]() |
12 | DF | Vast Phiri | 3 February 1996 (aged 24) | ![]() |
13 | DF | Martha Tembo | 8 March 1998 (aged 22) | ![]() |
14 | MF | Ireen Lungu | 6 October 1997 (aged 23) | ![]() |
15 | DF | Agness Musase | 11 July 1997 (aged 23) | ![]() |
16 | GK | Hazel Nali | 4 April 1998 (aged 22) | ![]() |
17 | MF | Theresa Chewe | 27 November 1997 (aged 22) | ![]() |
18 | GK | Ngambo Musole | 23 June 1998 (aged 22) | ![]() |
19 | DF | Fikile Nkhosa | ![]() | |
20 | FW | Prisca Chilufya | 8 June 1999 (aged 21) | ![]() |
Group C
[edit]Botswana
[edit]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 |
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1 | GK | Tlamelo Pheresi | 30 November 1996 (aged 23) | ![]() |
2 | DF | Kesegofetse Mochawe | 30 January 1995 (aged 25) | ![]() |
3 | DF | Annah Sechane | 7 February 2001 (aged 19) | ![]() |
4 | DF | Masego Montsho | 15 June 1991 (aged 29) | ![]() |
5 | MF | Gaonyadiwe Ontlametse | 12 January 2000 (aged 20) | ![]() |
6 | MF | Golebaone Selebatso | 22 March 1991 (aged 29) | ![]() |
7 | FW | Refilwe Tholekele | 26 January 1996 (aged 24) | ![]() |
8 | MF | Masego Nfandiso | ![]() | |
9 | FW | Mokgabo Thanda | ![]() | |
10 | MF | Lesego Radiakanyo | 23 July 1999 (aged 21) | ![]() |
11 | DF | Lone Gaofetoge | 16 July 2001 (aged 19) | ![]() |
12 | DF | Bonang Otlhagile (captain) | 7 August 1986 (aged 34) | ![]() |
13 | MF | Leungo Senwelo | 23 December 2001 (aged 18) | ![]() |
14 | FW | Michelle Abueng | 6 May 2001 (aged 19) | ![]() |
15 | DF | Theo George | 30 January 2001 (aged 19) | ![]() |
16 | GK | Lesedilame Bosija | 1 December 1997 (aged 22) | ![]() |
17 | MF | Leano Busang | 20 December 1999 (aged 20) | ![]() |
18 | FW | Nondi Mahlasela | 25 December 1991 (aged 28) | ![]() |
19 | FW | Esalenna Galekhutle | 23 January 2001 (aged 19) | ![]() |
20 | GK | Lesego Moeng | ![]() |
Tanzania
[edit]Coach: Bakari Shime
A provisional squad was announced on 16 October 2020.[19][20]
No. | Pos. | Player | Date of birth (age) | Club |
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1 | GK | Neema Majimoto | ![]() | |
2 | DF | Anastas Katunzi | 29 January 1996 (aged 24) | ![]() |
3 | DF | Eva Jackson | 2 May 2000 (aged 20) | ![]() |
4 | MF | Amina Bilali (captain) | 28 December 1994 (aged 25) | ![]() |
5 | MF | Lucia Mrema | ![]() | |
6 | DF | Fumukazi Nguruwe | ![]() | |
7 | FW | Mwanahamis Omary | 16 October 1989 (aged 31) | ![]() |
8 | DF | Stumai Athumani | 25 August 1997 (aged 23) | ![]() |
9 | Gladness Kyando | ![]() | ||
10 | FW | Pheromena Kizima | 11 July 2000 (aged 20) | ![]() |
11 | DF | Violeth Thadeo | 1 August 2001 (aged 19) | ![]() |
12 | DF | Violeth Nicholaus | 9 February 1995 (aged 25) | ![]() |
13 | MF | Kadosho Shekigenda | ![]() | |
14 | DF | Julietha Aminael | 8 February 2001 (aged 19) | ![]() |
15 | MF | Janeth Pangamwene | 27 November 2000 (aged 19) | ![]() |
16 | FW | Opa Clement | 14 February 2001 (aged 19) | ![]() |
17 | MF | Enekia Lunyamila | 20 April 2002 (aged 18) | ![]() |
18 | GK | Najiat Idrisa | 2 April 1997 (aged 23) | ![]() |
19 | DF | Happiness Mwaipaja | 7 May 1996 (aged 24) | ![]() |
20 | GK | Zubeda Mohamed | 20 October 1997 (aged 23) | ![]() |
Zimbabwe
[edit]Coach: Sithethelelwe Sibanda
The final squad was announced on 2 November 2020.[21]
No. | Pos. | Player | Date of birth (age) | Club |
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2 | DF | Talent Mukwanda | 24 April 1993 (aged 27) | ![]() |
3 | DF | Sharon Teterai | 10 April 2000 (aged 20) | ![]() |
4 | DF | Egness Tumbare | 31 July 1993 (aged 27) | ![]() |
5 | MF | Emmaculate Msipa | 7 June 1992 (aged 28) | ![]() |
6 | DF | Precious Baison | 8 March 2000 (aged 20) | ![]() |
8 | DF | Shiela Makoto | 14 January 1990 (aged 30) | ![]() |
9 | DF | Nobukhosi Ncube | 17 February 1993 (aged 27) | ![]() |
10 | MF | Mavis Chirandu | 15 January 1995 (aged 25) | ![]() |
11 | FW | Dinah Banda | 27 January 2001 (aged 19) | ![]() |
12 | MF | Shamiso Mutasa | 9 June 1994 (aged 26) | ![]() |
13 | DF | Moreblessing Bwende | 1 August 2001 (aged 19) | ![]() |
14 | MF | Faith Chezhara | 21 May 2001 (aged 19) | ![]() |
15 | FW | Rutendo Makore | 30 September 1992 (aged 28) | ![]() |
16 | GK | Lindiwe Magwede | 1 December 1991 (aged 28) | ![]() |
17 | MF | Shyline Dambamuromo | 4 April 2000 (aged 20) | ![]() |
18 | FW | Talent Bizeki | 9 December 2000 (aged 19) | ![]() |
19 | GK | Cynthia Shonga | 18 June 2000 (aged 20) | ![]() |
20 | MF | Danai Bhobho | 1 December 1992 (aged 27) | ![]() |
Player representation
[edit]Statistics are per the beginning of the competition.
By club
[edit]Clubs with 5 or more players represented are listed.
Players | Club |
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By club nationality
[edit]Players | Clubs |
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24 | ![]() |
21 | ![]() |
20 | ![]() ![]() |
19 | ![]() |
18 | ![]() ![]() |
17 | ![]() |
12 | ![]() |
10 | ![]() |
7 | ![]() |
3 | ![]() ![]() |
2 | ![]() ![]() |
By club federation
[edit]Players | Federation |
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184 | CAF |
7 | UEFA |
3 | AFC |
2 | CONCACAF |
By representatives of domestic league
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References
[edit]- ^ "COSAFA: Convocada pré-selecção Sénior Feminina" [COSAFA: Called for pre-selection for Senior Women] (in Portuguese). Angolan Football Federation. 23 October 2020.
- ^ "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.
- ^ "South Africa 2-0 Angola". COSAFA. 3 November 2020.
- ^ "New-look Comoros announce squad for COSAFA Women's Championship". COSAFA. 30 October 2020.
- ^ "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.
- ^ "Coach Desiree Ellis announces provisional squad for the 2020 COSAFA Women's Cup". South African Football Association. 15 October 2020.
- ^ Ahmadu, Samuel (28 October 2020). "Ellis names Banyana Banyana final squad for Cosafa Women's Cup". Goal.
- ^ "Nkhasi names final squad for COSAFA". Lesotho Football Association. 28 October 2020.
- ^ Kalati, Mikia (29 October 2020). "Lesotho announce final squad for COSAFA Women's Championship". COSAFA.
- ^ "Injury heartbreak for Mehalalitoe star". Lesotho Football Association. 30 October 2020.
- ^ "Malawi looking for medal at COSAFA Women's Championships". COSAFA. 24 October 2020.
- ^ Ahmadu, Samuel (3 November 2020). "Chawinga sisters lead Malawi to Cosafa Women's Cup on Wednesday". Goal.
- ^ Kadewere, Jeromy (3 November 2020). "Malawi women football team leave for Cosafa on Wednesday". Nyasa Times.
- ^ Ahmadu, Samuel (25 September 2020). "Grace Chanda headlines Zambia provisional squad for Cosafa Women's Cup". Goal.
- ^ "Mwape unveils Copper Queens final squad". Facebook. Football Association of Zambia. 1 November 2020.
- ^ "Shepolopolo at Port Elizabeth Base Ahead of COSAFA Kickoff". Lusaka Times. 2 November 2020.
- ^ Kerileng, Gaone Pearl (16 October 2020). "Botswana Mares name provisional squad for COSAFA Champs". COSAFA.
- ^ "Botswana 1-0 Tanzania". COSAFA. 7 November 2020.
- ^ 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.
- ^ "Zimbabwe 0-1 Tanzania". COSAFA. 4 November 2020.
- ^ "Kwinji names final squad for COSAFA Women's Cup". Zimbabwe Football Association. 2 November 2020.