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: Sousa Garcia The squad was announced on 21 September 2021.[1]
| No. | Pos. | Player | Date of birth (age) | Club |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | GK | Mimi | 2 March 1995 (aged 26) | Angola Paulo FC |
| 3 | DF | Nela | 4 April 2002 (aged 19) | Angola Sagrada Esperança |
| 4 | MF | Lídia (captain) | 29 January 1998 (aged 23) | Angola Sagrada Esperança |
| 5 | DF | Dorcacia | Angola Sagrada Esperança | |
| 6 | MF | Prado | 12 September 1999 (aged 22) | Angola 1º de Agosto |
| 7 | FW | Alegria | 14 May 1995 (aged 26) | Angola Sagrada Esperança |
| 8 | MF | Chiquita | 19 September 1997 (aged 24) | |
| 10 | FW | Ngonguinha | 11 July 1999 (aged 22) | Angola Tchapesse CA |
| 11 | MF | Yara | Angola Sagrada Esperança | |
| 12 | GK | Sandrinha | 5 October 1997 (aged 23) | Angola Sagrada Esperança |
| 13 | DF | Fátima Faria | Angola GR Kilamba | |
| 14 | FW | Bia | 29 April 1997 (aged 24) | Angola GR Kilamba |
| 15 | DF | Erica Panguila | Angola GR Kilamba | |
| 16 | MF | Eleúteria Pinto | 6 September 1999 (aged 22) | Angola DC Exército |
| 17 | FW | Marizete | 24 April 1999 (aged 22) | Angola Paulo FC |
| 18 | MF | Margarete | 16 August 2002 (aged 19) | Angola 1º de Agosto |
| 20 | MF | Ladaínha | 4 March 1992 (aged 29) | Angola Atlético do Cunene |
| 21 | MF | Ana Costa | Angola 1º de Agosto |
Malawi
Coaches: McNerbert Kazuwa and Andrew Chikhosi A preliminary squad was announced on 7 September 2021.[2] The squad was reduced prior to the beginning of the tournament.[3]
Mozambique
Coach: Felizarda Lemos The squad was announced on 17 September 2021.[4]
| No. | Pos. | Player | Date of birth (age) | Club |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | GK | Esperança | ||
| 2 | DF | Lili | ||
| 3 | DF | Virginia | ||
| 4 | DF | Rosa António | ||
| 5 | DF | Aurora | ||
| 6 | FW | Fidelia | ||
| 7 | MF | Chingueleze | ||
| 8 | MF | Goia | ||
| 9 | MF | Lónica | ||
| 10 | FW | Ninika | ||
| 11 | FW | Badru | ||
| 12 | GK | Vava | ||
| 13 | MF | Joana | ||
| 14 | DF | Madona | ||
| 15 | FW | Cina | ||
| 16 | MF | Emília | ||
| 17 | MF | Amélia | ||
| 18 | DF | Cai'Cai (captain) | ||
| 19 | MF | Marlene | ||
| 20 | DF | Lúcia Leila | ||
| 21 | MF | Deo | ||
| 22 | GK | Isaura |
South Africa
Coach: Desiree Ellis The squad was announced on 16 September 2021.[5]
Group B
Botswana
Coach: Gaoletlhoo Nkutlwisang
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 Thaloba Nthaga, Belindah Moatswi, and Thabo Motang.[6]
A preliminary squad was announced on 15 September 2021.[7]
South Sudan
Coach: South Africa Shilene Booysen [8]
| No. | Pos. | Player | Date of birth (age) | Club |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | DF | Sumaya Noah | ||
| 3 | DF | Amadrio Filder | ||
| 4 | DF | Esther Kide | ||
| 5 | DF | Dorka Lokeri | ||
| 6 | MF | Suzzie Michael | ||
| 7 | MF | Esther Luis | ||
| 8 | MF | Mary Dan | ||
| 9 | FW | Chiang Thomas | ||
| 10 | MF | Amy Lasu (captain) | 8 November 1995 (aged 25) | |
| 11 | MF | Sarah Modi | ||
| 12 | MF | Namugeya Cosmas | ||
| 13 | GK | Khalda Hasaan | ||
| 14 | MF | Mary Kuach | ||
| 16 | DF | Cicilia Juli | ||
| 17 | MF | Kilega Lokonga | ||
| 18 | FW | Ayikoru Luka | ||
| 19 | FW | Josphine Makuei | ||
| 20 | MF | Modong Simaya | ||
| 21 | DF | Sarah Yesona | ||
| 23 | GK | Anna Stephen |
Tanzania
Coach: Bakari Shime The squad was announced on 20 September 2021.[9]
| No. | Pos. | Player | Date of birth (age) | Club |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | GK | Janeth Shija | ||
| 2 | DF | Anastazia Antony | 29 January 1996 (aged 25) | |
| 3 | MF | Eva Wailes | 2 May 2000 (aged 21) | |
| 4 | MF | Amina Ally (sw) (captain) | 23 May 2001 (aged 20) | Tanzania Yanga Princess |
| 5 | MF | Fatuma Issa | ||
| 6 | FW | Donisia Minja | ||
| 7 | FW | Mwanahamisi Shurua | 16 October 1989 (aged 31) | Tanzania Simba Queens |
| 8 | MF | Stumai Abdallah | 25 August 1997 (aged 24) | |
| 9 | DF | Mwamvua Haruna | ||
| 10 | FW | Aisha Masaka | 10 November 2003 (aged 17) | Tanzania Yanga Princess |
| 11 | FW | Diana Msewa | ||
| 12 | MF | Janeth Pangamwene | 27 November 2000 (aged 20) | |
| 13 | MF | Koku Kipanga | ||
| 14 | DF | Clara Luvanga | ||
| 15 | DF | Julietha Singano | 8 February 2001 (aged 20) | Tanzania Simba Queens |
| 16 | MF | Zawadi Hamisi | ||
| 17 | DF | Enekia Kasonga | 20 April 2002 (aged 19) | |
| 18 | FW | Opah Clement | 14 February 2001 (aged 20) | Tanzania Simba Queens |
| 19 | MF | Happiness Hensron | 7 May 1996 (aged 25) | |
| 20 | GK | Zubeda Mgunda | 20 October 1997 (aged 23) | Tanzania Simba Queens |
| 21 | GK | Husna Zuberi |
Zimbabwe
Coach: Sithetheliwe Sibanda A preliminary squad was announced on 14 September 2021.[10]
Group C
Eswatini
Coach: Dumisani Makhanya The squad was announced on 23 September 2021.[11]
Namibia
Coach: Woody Jacobs The squad was announced on 28 September 2021.[12]
| No. | Pos. | Player | Date of birth (age) | Club |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | GK | Sussana Eises | ||
| 2 | DF | Selma Enkali | ||
| 3 | DF | Iina Katuta | 16 December 1986 (aged 34) | |
| 4 | DF | Kamunikire Tjituka | ||
| 5 | DF | Emma Naris | 8 November 1996 (aged 24) | |
| 6 | MF | Annouschka Kordom | ||
| 7 | MF | Tuelikondjela Amukoto | ||
| 8 | FW | Kylie van Wyk | ||
| 9 | FW | Thomalina Adams | 6 July 1993 (aged 28) | |
| 10 | MF | Milicent Hikuam | ||
| 11 | FW | Anna-Marie Shikusho | ||
| 12 | FW | Rita Williams | 15 August 1979 (aged 42) | |
| 13 | DF | Veronica van Wyk | ||
| 14 | DF | Nicole Philander | ||
| 15 | DF | Lydiana Nanamus | ||
| 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 | Melissa Matheus | ||
| 20 | DF | Lovisa Mulunga | 18 March 1995 (aged 26) | United States Albany State Golden Rams |
| 21 | MF | Asteria Angula | ||
| 22 | FW | Fiola Vliete | ||
| 23 | FW | Beverly Ueziua | ||
| 24 | FW | Gaironeeza Maclobo | ||
| 25 | MF | Shanice Diaries |
Uganda
Coach: George Lutalo A provisional squad was announced on 3 September 2021.[13]
Zambia
Coach: Bruce Mwape The squad was announced on 16 September 2021.[14]
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.