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 | GK | Dineo Magagula | 14 October 1994 (aged 31) | TS Galaxy Queens |
| 2 | DF | Asanda Hadebe | 13 October 2003 (aged 22) | Mamelodi Sundowns |
| 3 | DF | Shakira O'Malley | 3 January 2003 (aged 23) | UWC Ladies |
| 4 | MF | Regina Mogolola | 17 April 1993 (aged 32) | JVW |
| 5 | DF | Unathi Simayile | 8 February 2001 (aged 25) | UWC Ladies |
| 6 | MF | Bongiwe Thusi | 20 July 1991 (aged 34) | JVW |
| 7 | DF | Lonathemba Mhlongo | 23 August 2002 (aged 23) | UWC Ladies |
| 8 | MF | Thorisho Mphelo | 4 April 2009 (aged 16) | JVW |
| 9 | MF | Gabriela Salgado | 20 February 1998 (aged 27) | JVW |
| 10 | MF | Zoe October | 16 June 2008 (aged 17) | Spurs |
| 11 | MF | Gugu Dhlamini | 9 September 2005 (aged 20) | Mamelodi Sundowns |
| 12 | MF | Sibahle Maneli | 18 March 2000 (aged 25) | TS Galaxy Queens |
| 13 | FW | Bonolo Mokoma | 30 April 2008 (aged 17) | JVW |
| 14 | MF | Nonhlanhla Mthandi | 19 August 1995 (aged 30) | Mamelodi Sundowns |
| 15 | MF | Khutso Pila | 31 May 2000 (aged 25) | Mamelodi Sundowns |
| 16 | GK | Casey Gordon | 3 December 2007 (aged 18) | JVW |
| 17 | MF | Isabella Ludwig | 13 December 2002 (aged 23) | Mamelodi Sundowns |
| 18 | MF | Sibulele Holweni (Captain) | 28 April 2001 (aged 24) | UWC Ladies |
| 19 | DF | Sinegugu Zondi | 6 May 1999 (aged 26) | UWC Ladies |
| 20 | DF | Antonia Maponya | 17 October 1999 (aged 26) | UWC Ladies |
| 21 | MF | Fiona Namanyana | 2 December 2001 (aged 24) | Copperbelt Ladies |
| 22 | MF | Sibongakonke Mzobe | 25 January 2005 (aged 21) | UJ |
| 23 | FW | Nthabiseng Majiya | 10 June 2004 (aged 21) | 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 | GK | Mercy Sikelo | 22 December 1997 (aged 28) | Kukoma Ntopwa |
| 2 | DF | Olivia Phikani | 20 July 2006 (aged 19) | Kukoma Ntopwa |
| 3 | DF | Doreen Dickson | 22 February 2001 (aged 24) | MDF Lioness |
| 4 | DF | Chimwemwe Madise (Captain) | 6 April 1992 (aged 33) | TP Mazembe |
| 5 | DF | Maureen Kenneth | 28 October 2007 (aged 18) | Ascent Soccer Academy |
| 6 | FW | Chikondi Gondwe | 16 September 1998 (aged 27) | Silver Strikers Ladies |
| 7 | FW | Mary Chavinda | 27 December 1998 (aged 27) | FCB Nyasa Big Bullets |
| 8 | MF | Tendai Sani | 11 January 2004 (aged 22) | ZISD |
| 9 | FW | Vitumbiko Mkandawire | 17 December 2000 (aged 25) | Civil Service |
| 10 | MF | Lyna James | 23 November 1998 (aged 27) | FCB Nyasa Big Bullets |
| 11 | FW | Deborah Henry | 28 September 2004 (aged 21) | Silver Strikers Ladies |
| 12 | MF | Sarah Mulimbika | 11 January 2007 (aged 19) | Kukoma Ntopwa |
| 13 | FW | Vanessa Chikupila | 2 April 1996 (aged 29) | Palm Hills |
| 14 | DF | Maggie Chavula | 28 April 2005 (aged 20) | Ascent Soccer Academy |
| 15 | MF | Leticia Chinyamula | 12 June 2006 (aged 19) | Ascent Soccer Academy |
| 16 | GK | Yamikani Kaonga | 11 October 2004 (aged 21) | MDF Lioness |
| 17 | MF | Madyina Nguluwe | 18 June 1996 (aged 29) | Silver Strikers Ladies |
| 18 | DF | Ireen Khumalo | 12 December 2003 (aged 22) | Silver Strikers Ladies |
| 19 | FW | Chisomo Banda | 3 November 2003 (aged 22) | Konkola Blades Queens |
| 20 | MF | Funny Magombo | 5 April 2005 (aged 20) | Kukoma Ntopwa |
| 21 | DF | Rose Alufandika | 4 November 2005 (aged 20) | Kukoma Ntopwa |
| 22 | DF | Benadetta Mkandawire | 28 September 2003 (aged 22) | FCB Nyasa Big Bullets |
| 23 | GK | Esther Maulidi | 3 February 2008 (aged 18) | Mighty Wanderers Queens |
| 24 | DF | Tionge Phiri | 28 August 2000 (aged 25) | 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 | GK | Nthabiseng Hlao | 6 March 2002 (aged 23) | Lijabatho Ladies |
| 2 | DF | Mats'eliso Mosala | 1 April 1997 (aged 28) | Kick4Life |
| 3 | DF | Mpho Molefe | 18 November 2005 (aged 20) | Kick4Life |
| 4 | DF | Mats'eliso Makeke | 10 October 2003 (aged 22) | Lijabatho Ladies |
| 5 | DF | Limpho Nthako | 25 November 2006 (aged 19) | Berea Ladies |
| 6 | MF | Rapelang Makhetha | 13 March 2005 (aged 20) | Lijabatho Ladies |
| 7 | MF | Molemo Mokhothu | 8 October 1998 (aged 27) | Kick4Life |
| 8 | MF | Mamasoabi Monese | 5 March 1999 (aged 26) | LDF Ladies |
| 9 | MF | Mampona Lekenyane | 22 August 2008 (aged 17) | Berea Ladies |
| 10 | FW | Reitumetse Namane | 22 August 2002 (aged 23) | Kick4Life |
| 11 | FW | Lits'eoane Maloro (Captain) | 13 May 1996 (aged 29) | UWC Ladies |
| 12 | FW | Makhotso Moalosi | 4 July 2003 (aged 22) | LDF Ladies |
| 13 | MF | Ntsoaki Nthethe | 2 April 2003 (aged 22) | Villa Ladies |
| 14 | DF | Nteboheleng Ramatsoku | 22 May 2001 (aged 24) | Lijabatho Ladies |
| 15 | FW | Phuzile Molefe | 18 January 1997 (aged 29) | Berea Ladies |
| 16 | GK | Boelo Lepheana | 6 May 1997 (aged 28) | Kick4Life |
| 17 | FW | Nthabeleng Potsane | 29 October 1998 (aged 27) | LDF Ladies |
| 18 | MF | Maseriti Mohlolo | 22 April 1997 (aged 28) | LDF Ladies |
| 19 | DF | Bokang Ntsane | 20 July 2002 (aged 23) | LDF Ladies |
| 20 | MF | Mpolokeng Liphamamo | 31 July 2001 (aged 24) | Kick4Life |
| 21 | MF | Lerato Tsoinyane | 10 February 2004 (aged 22) | Kick4Life |
| 22 | GK | Lineo Fanyane | 23 January 1999 (aged 27) | Setoko |
| 23 | DF | Liteboho Tjobe | 13 October 2003 (aged 22) | 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 | GK | Rita José "Rita" | 20 March 1998 (aged 27) | 4 de Julho |
| 2 | DF | Garça dos Santos "Naomi" | 19 July 1997 (aged 28) | 4 de Julho |
| 3 | DF | Manuela Simão "Nela" | 4 April 2002 (aged 23) | Petro de Luanda |
| 4 | DF | Emacleny Lando "Nelma" | 27 December 2002 (aged 23) | 4 de Julho |
| 5 | DF | Victória Fernando | 14 September 2003 (aged 22) | Petro de Luanda |
| 6 | MF | Sara Luvunga "Prado" | 12 September 1999 (aged 26) | TP Mazembe |
| 7 | FW | Cristina Makua "Cristina" | 14 May 1995 (aged 30) | 1° de Agosto |
| 8 | MF | Teresa Evaristo "Marizete" | 24 April 1999 (aged 26) | Petro de Luanda |
| 9 | FW | Domingas Luís "Mila" | 5 May 2005 (aged 20) | Petro de Luanda |
| 10 | DF | Paulina Sambo "Pauleta" | 4 December 1996 (aged 29) | Nacional de Benguela |
| 11 | FW | Joicelina Kituto "Joice" | 2 April 2003 (aged 22) | Petro de Luanda |
| 12 | GK | Maria Muecália "Valentina" | 3 August 2006 (aged 19) | Petro de Luanda |
| 13 | DF | Edvirgem de Jesus "Bibi" | 4 August 2004 (aged 21) | 1° de Agosto |
| 14 | MF | Nety Bah "Mamadou" | 2 June 2000 (aged 25) | 1° de Agosto |
| 15 | DF | Cátia Alves "Kecthia" | 5 May 2005 (aged 20) | Petro de Luanda |
| 16 | FW | Maria Viera "Meury" | 17 August 2007 (aged 18) | Wiliete |
| 17 | FW | Arminda Lopes "Ary Papel" (Captain) | 10 February 1999 (aged 27) | 4 de Julho |
| 18 | DF | Margarete Salvador "Margarete" | 16 August 2002 (aged 23) | 1° de Agosto |
| 20 | DF | Henriqueta Luanda "Luanda" | 9 June 2002 (aged 23) | 1° de Agosto |
| 21 | MF | Maria Ponda "Marlene" | 3 April 2004 (aged 21) | 1° de Agosto |
| 22 | GK | Sandrina António "Santa" | 5 October 1997 (aged 28) | 1° de Agosto |
| 23 | DF | Adelina Filipe "Pipi" | 15 May 2007 (aged 18) | Gloriosos |
Group B
Zambia
Head coach: 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 | GK | Catherine Musonda | 20 February 1998 (aged 27) | Red Arrows |
| 2 | DF | Memory Nthala | 21 July 1999 (aged 26) | Green Buffaloes |
| 3 | DF | Judith Soko | 31 March 2004 (aged 21) | ZESCO Ndola Girls |
| 4 | MF | Susan Banda | 6 July 1990 (aged 35) | Çekmeköy BilgiDoğa Spor |
| 5 | DF | Esther Siamfuko | 8 August 2004 (aged 21) | Green Buffaloes |
| 6 | MF | Rhoda Chileshe | 8 May 1998 (aged 27) | Indeni Roses |
| 7 | FW | Eneless Phiri | 2 June 2003 (aged 22) | ZESCO Ndola Girls |
| 8 | DF | Margaret Belemu | 24 February 1997 (aged 28) | Red Arrows |
| 9 | FW | Kabange Mupopo (Captain) | 21 September 1992 (aged 33) | Henan Jianye |
| 10 | MF | Sampa Chisanga | 13 June 2001 (aged 24) | Konkola Blades |
| 11 | FW | Regina Chanda | 22 June 2002 (aged 23) | Zanaco Ladies |
| 12 | DF | Margaret Gondwe | 1 December 2007 (aged 18) | Green Buffaloes |
| 13 | FW | Maweta Chilenga | 3 August 2003 (aged 22) | Green Buffaloes |
| 14 | DF | Saliya Mwanza | 16 May 2007 (aged 18) | Elite Ladies |
| 15 | DF | Agness Musesa | 11 July 1997 (aged 28) | Green Buffaloes |
| 16 | GK | Hazel Nali | 4 April 1998 (aged 27) | ZESCO Ndola Girls |
| 17 | FW | Mercy Chipasula | 23 March 2008 (aged 17) | Kamfinsa Police |
| 18 | GK | Mwila Mufunte | 7 September 2007 (aged 18) | Green Buffaloes |
| 19 | FW | Agness Phiri | 11 April 2003 (aged 22) | Green Buffaloes |
| 20 | DF | Ngosa Chabwe | 3 March 2001 (aged 24) | Indeni Roses |
| 21 | MF | Avell Chitundu | 30 July 1997 (aged 28) | ZESCO Ndola Girls |
| 22 | MF | Natasha Witika | 6 June 2003 (aged 22) | Konkola Blades |
| 23 | DF | Blessing Maluba | 26 March 2007 (aged 18) | 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 | GK | Tshotlhe Mphezulu | 3 July 2005 (aged 20) | Double Action Ladies |
| 2 | FW | Mbapeua Hangara | 24 September 2006 (aged 19) | Double Action Ladies |
| 3 | DF | Theo George | 30 January 2001 (aged 25) | Jwaneng Galaxy |
| 4 | MF | Keotsheohile Kesetse | 22 April 2008 (aged 17) | Double Action Ladies |
| 5 | DF | Koketso Molwantwa | 12 September 2006 (aged 19) | Double Action Ladies |
| 6 | MF | Dimpho Sedirwa | 8 May 2005 (aged 20) | Double Action Ladies |
| 7 | MF | Precious Tlhapi | 21 January 2004 (aged 22) | BDF XI |
| 8 | MF | Leungo Senwelo | 23 December 2001 (aged 24) | Mazottie |
| 9 | DF | Mokgabo Thanda (Captain) | 3 April 1993 (aged 32) | Green Buffaloes |
| 10 | FW | Peggy Manewe | 25 December 2004 (aged 21) | Double Action Ladies |
| 11 | FW | Michelle Abueng | 6 May 2001 (aged 24) | BDF XI |
| 12 | FW | Lebogang Dilelo | 25 April 2007 (aged 18) | Dunamis |
| 13 | FW | Nolofatso Mamela | 21 November 2001 (aged 24) | Jwaneng Galaxy |
| 14 | MF | Bofelo Rantsho | 9 April 2003 (aged 22) | Double Action Ladies |
| 15 | DF | Balotlhanyi Johannes | 28 June 1994 (aged 31) | Double Action Ladies |
| 16 | GK | Gosego Mokola | 22 July 2006 (aged 19) | Jwaneng Galaxy |
| 17 | FW | Oratile Kolobe | 28 December 2004 (aged 21) | Jwaneng Galaxy |
| 18 | MF | Hope Lesotlo | 15 May 2009 (aged 16) | Dunamis |
| 19 | MF | Laone Moloi | 26 November 2000 (aged 25) | Jwaneng Galaxy |
| 20 | DF | Ivy Mankgatau | 27 October 2006 (aged 19) | Orapa All Stars |
| 21 | MF | Leano Busang | 20 December 1999 (aged 26) | Gaborone United Ladies |
| 22 | DF | Boitumelo Gammu | 23 July 1995 (aged 30) | Ongos |
| 23 | GK | Obuisitse Letebele | 10 July 1996 (aged 29) | Security Systems |
| 24 | FW | Kelebogile Magaga | 8 April 1997 (aged 28) | 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 | GK | Nonduduzo Mhlanga[Non-travelling 1] | 1 February 2002 (aged 24) | Nsingizini Hotspurs |
| 2 | MF | Siphelele Mpandza | 14 May 2008 (aged 17) | Nsingizini Hotspurs |
| 3 | MF | Samkelisiwe Fakudze | 6 August 2004 (aged 21) | Nsingizini Hotspurs |
| 4 | DF | Khulekile Mamba | 14 May 1999 (aged 26) | Green Mamba |
| 5 | DF | Siphiwe Mndzebele | 24 July 2000 (aged 25) | Royal Leopards |
| 6 | DF | Ncedo Gamedze | 22 March 2000 (aged 25) | Nsingizini Hotspurs |
| 7 | MF | Bethusile Mathonsi | 26 January 2006 (aged 20) | Manzini Wanderers |
| 8 | MF | Simile Marks | 7 May 2002 (aged 23) | Young Buffaloes |
| 9 | DF | Philisiwe Dlamini | 6 November 2004 (aged 21) | Nsingizini Hotspurs |
| 10 | FW | Nonjabuliso Mokgale | 7 July 2003 (aged 22) | Young Buffaloes |
| 11 | MF | Temasime Sukati | 11 June 2006 (aged 19) | Nsingizini Hotspurs |
| 12 | MF | Samkelisiwe Malinga | 20 August 2003 (aged 22) | Young Buffaloes |
| 13 | DF | Simangele Sikhondze (Captain) | 5 February 2002 (aged 24) | Young Buffaloes |
| 14 | FW | Neliswa Ngcamphalala | 25 September 2005 (aged 20) | Nsingizini Hotspurs |
| 15 | MF | Anele Ngwenya | 31 May 2004 (aged 21) | Nsingizini Hotspurs |
| 16 | GK | Nompilo Dlamini | 6 November 2004 (aged 21) | Nsingizini Hotspurs |
| 17 | MF | Neliswa Msibi | 18 April 2004 (aged 21) | Manzini Wanderers |
| 18 | DF | Badelise Ngozo | 27 June 1997 (aged 28) | Young Buffaloes |
| 19 | MF | Temalangeni Dlamini | 18 August 2002 (aged 23) | Young Buffaloes |
| 20 | MF | Siphilele Masuku | 22 February 2005 (aged 20) | Green Mamba |
| 21 | MF | Nozwelo Shongwe | 28 August 2003 (aged 22) | AS Interladies |
| 22 | FW | Thandolwethu Simelane | 23 January 2000 (aged 26) | Green Mamba |
| 23 | GK | Lindelwa Gwebu | 15 May 2006 (aged 19) | 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 | GK | Delight Matigwene | 23 April 2005 (aged 20) | Chapungu Queens |
| 2 | DF | Fiona Kabera | 10 June 1998 (aged 27) | Conduit Soccer Academy |
| 3 | DF | Melinda Mapasure | 25 May 2005 (aged 20) | Faithdrive Academy |
| 4 | DF | Tumbare Egness | 31 July 1993 (aged 32) | Correctional Queens |
| 5 | DF | Bridget Mutarwa | 19 July 1997 (aged 28) | Herentals Queens |
| 6 | DF | Nokukhanya Ndlovu | 4 April 2000 (aged 25) | Platinum Royals |
| 7 | FW | Anitha Ncube | 7 January 2006 (aged 20) | Kwekwe Queens |
| 8 | MF | Macgirl Sipini | 15 June 2000 (aged 25) | Harare City Queens |
| 9 | DF | Nobukhosi Ncube (Captain) | 17 February 1993 (aged 33) | Chapungu Queens |
| 10 | MF | Ennety Chemhere | 19 October 2002 (aged 23) | Platinum Royals |
| 11 | MF | Daisy Kaitano | 4 July 1995 (aged 30) | Black Rhinos Queens |
| 12 | MF | Caroline Mangwai | 7 June 2004 (aged 21) | Black Rhinos Queens |
| 13 | DF | Christobel Katona | 13 February 1999 (aged 27) | Black Rhinos Queens |
| 14 | FW | Ethel Chinyere | 12 June 1996 (aged 29) | Chapungu Queens |
| 15 | FW | Rutendo Makore | 30 September 1992 (aged 33) | Black Rhinos Queens |
| 16 | GK | Vanessa Lunga | 16 June 1994 (aged 31) | Platinum Royals |
| 17 | FW | Priviledge Mupeti | 29 September 1997 (aged 28) | Black Rhinos Queens |
| 18 | DF | Sheila Antonio | 27 August 1999 (aged 26) | Chapungu Queens |
| 19 | MF | Shyline Dambamurono | 4 April 2000 (aged 25) | Herentals Queens |
| 20 | MF | Bethel Kondo | 20 January 2006 (aged 20) | Herentals Queens |
| 21 | DF | Alice Moyo | 26 March 1993 (aged 32) | Herentals Queens |
| 22 | GK | Cynthia Shonga | 18 June 2000 (aged 25) | Herentals Queens |
| 23 | FW | Praynance Zvawanda | 7 February 2003 (aged 23) | 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 | GK | Neima Nhamirre | 25 January 2002 (aged 24) | CD Costa do Sol |
| 2 | DF | Isaura Chidembo | 28 February 1999 (aged 26) | Associação Black Bulls |
| 3 | DF | Virgínia Fernando | 9 November 1999 (aged 26) | UD Songo |
| 4 | DF | Hérica Sambo | 22 April 2005 (aged 20) | Associação Black Bulls |
| 5 | DF | Aurora Ngale | 27 January 1992 (aged 34) | Águias Especiais |
| 6 | DF | Joana Brenhuze | 10 March 2002 (aged 23) | Cocorico da Beira |
| 7 | MF | Ilódia Matsinhe | 22 February 2007 (aged 18) | Associação Black Bulls |
| 8 | MF | Samira Latifo | 14 January 1998 (aged 28) | CD Costa do Sol |
| 9 | FW | Ângila Mutula | 30 December 2004 (aged 21) | CD Costa do Sol |
| 10 | MF | Deolinda Gove (Captain) | 12 November 1996 (aged 29) | CD Costa do Sol |
| 11 | FW | Ermelinda Guinda | 5 March 1995 (aged 30) | Matchedje de Chimoio |
| 12 | GK | Luísa Machengo | 14 November 1998 (aged 27) | Associação Black Bulls |
| 13 | DF | Cheila Afonso | 28 February 2003 (aged 22) | CD Costa do Sol |
| 14 | FW | Marlene Janeiro | 5 September 2001 (aged 24) | CD Costa do Sol |
| 15 | MF | Cina Manuel | 1 September 2001 (aged 24) | UD Lichinga |
| 16 | FW | Beatriz Mulangale | 11 July 2005 (aged 20) | UD Lichinga |
| 17 | DF | Amélia Banze | 25 May 1988 (aged 37) | Matchedje de Maputo |
| 18 | FW | Marta Miambo | 9 July 2004 (aged 21) | Cocorico da Beira |
| 19 | MF | Arménia Machava | 1 July 2005 (aged 20) | CD Costa do Sol |
| 20 | FW | Angélica José | 28 November 2003 (aged 22) | Cocorico da Beira |
| 21 | FW | Edvânia Enripo | 15 October 2004 (aged 21) | |
| 22 | GK | Nércia Chilaule | 28 September 1998 (aged 27) | 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 | GK | Tunga Ndiweteko | 8 August 2009 (aged 16) | Arrows Ladies |
| 2 | DF | Unondjamo Kaetjavi | 5 August 2007 (aged 18) | Mighty Gunners |
| 3 | DF | Iina Katuta | 16 December 1986 (aged 39) | Khomas NAMPOL |
| 4 | DF | Julia Rutjindo | 18 April 2000 (aged 25) | Ongos Ladies |
| 5 | DF | Emma Naris | 8 November 1996 (aged 29) | Ongos Ladies |
| 6 | DF | Utuzuvira Kahiriri | 2 December 2004 (aged 21) | Mighty Gunners |
| 7 | DF | Twelikondjela Amukoto | 28 July 1991 (aged 34) | Khomas NAMPOL |
| 8 | MF | Zenatha Coleman | 25 September 1993 (aged 32) | Doğan Türk Birliği |
| 9 | MF | Kylie Van Wyk | 1 May 1999 (aged 26) | Julinho Athletic |
| 10 | MF | Millicent Hikuam | 6 July 1998 (aged 27) | Mighty Gunners |
| 11 | FW | Leena Alweendo | 19 July 2005 (aged 20) | Mighty Gunners |
| 12 | FW | Beverly Uueziua | 26 May 1999 (aged 26) | Julinho Athletic |
| 13 | FW | Muhinatjo Hanavi | 11 February 2003 (aged 23) | UNAM Bokkies |
| 14 | FW | Ivone Kooper | 16 January 1999 (aged 27) | Ongos Ladies |
| 15 | MF | Senoritha Aochamus | 3 August 2007 (aged 18) | Windhoek City Girls |
| 16 | GK | Agnes Kauzuu | 22 December 1992 (aged 33) | Ongos Ladies |
| 17 | MF | Memory Ngonda | 11 February 1998 (aged 28) | Ongos Ladies |
| 18 | FW | Juliana Blou | 19 May 1995 (aged 30) | Ongos Ladies |
| 19 | DF | Lorraine Jossob | 4 May 1993 (aged 32) | Mighty Gunners |
| 20 | DF | Lovisa Mulunga (Captain) | 18 March 1995 (aged 30) | Ongos Ladies |
| 21 | MF | Asteria Angula | 11 June 1999 (aged 26) | Julinho Athletic |
| 22 | FW | Nancy Lebang | 12 February 2009 (aged 17) | V-Power Angels |
| 23 | GK | Melissa Matheus | 14 June 1998 (aged 27) | 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 | GK | Verasantatra Andrianandrasana | 30 June 1993 (aged 32) | Olympic de Moroni |
| 2 | DF | Tsinjo Rasoanantenaina | 24 May 2000 (aged 25) | ASJM |
| 3 | DF | Aina Rabemaromanga | 18 June 2001 (aged 24) | ASKAM AFA |
| 4 | DF | Tantely Raheritiana | 26 January 2008 (aged 18) | ASKAM AFA |
| 5 | DF | Émilienne Solange | 8 May 1993 (aged 32) | ASCUF |
| 6 | DF | Rina Raharimalala | 27 February 1987 (aged 38) | AC Sabnam |
| 7 | FW | Aimée Razanampiavy | 25 December 1996 (aged 29) | United de Domoni |
| 8 | FW | Solomampionona Mamonjy | 29 May 2002 (aged 23) | Disciples |
| 9 | MF | Hanitriniana Nivonirina | 20 June 1993 (aged 32) | AC Sabnam |
| 10 | MF | Fitiavana Ramanantsoa | 5 August 1998 (aged 27) | FFCA |
| 11 | MF | Franca Mbolaniana | 17 April 2002 (aged 23) | Disciples |
| 12 | MF | Helisoa Randrianarivelo | 22 July 2000 (aged 25) | AC Sabnam |
| 13 | MF | Njaraniaina Randriamialimanantsoa | 25 May 2005 (aged 20) | ASKAM AFA |
| 14 | MF | Nomenjanahary Raharimampionona | 28 November 1998 (aged 27) | United de Domoni |
| 15 | DF | Anajrasoa Velomanantsolo | 7 September 1993 (aged 32) | United de Domoni |
| 16 | GK | Anastasie Soanarivo | 5 February 2005 (aged 21) | ASCUF |
| 17 | FW | Andoniaina Rasamison | 31 January 1999 (aged 27) | FFCA |
| 18 | MF | Angèle Odilicia | 29 July 2008 (aged 17) | FC Riziky |
| 19 | FW | Marie-Prisca Volanaharinjannahary | 7 March 2001 (aged 24) | ASKAM AFA |
| 20 | MF | Nasandratriniaina Andriafanomezana | 8 October 2007 (aged 18) | YFOMAC |
| 21 | MF | Louisa Nambininjanahary | 11 June 2005 (aged 20) | Canon |
| 22 | GK | Karen Manitriniaina | 9 August 2001 (aged 24) | ASKAM AFA |
| 23 | MF | Roxina Razafindravola | 1 October 2005 (aged 20) | Samba |
| 24 | FW | Sanera Ahamadi | 4 May 2002 (aged 23) | Le Puy Foot 43 Auvergne |
Notes
- ^ 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
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