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. 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
Malawi Head coach: Lovemore Fazili
Malawi announced their final 23-player squad on 15 February 2026.
Lesotho Head coach: Shalane Lehohla
Lesotho announced their final 23-player squad on 16 February 2026.
Angola Head coach:
Angola announced their final 23-player squad on 13 February 2026.
Group B Zambia Head coach: Nora Häuptle
Zambia announced their final 23-player squad on 13 February 2026. Rachael Nachula withdrew from the squad due to illness on 18 February and was replaced by Chabwe.
Botswana Caretaker coach: Gaolethoo Nkutlwisang
Botswana announced their final 24-player squad on 17 February 2026.
Eswatini Head coach: Bongani Makhukhula
Eswatini announced their final 22-player squad on 17 February 2026.
Zimbabwe Head coach: Sithethelelwe Sibanda
Zimbabwe announced their final 23-player squad on 16 February 2026.
Group C Mozambique Head coach: Luís Fumo
Mozambique announced their final 22-player squad on 17 February 2026.
Namibia Head coach: Lucky Kakuva
Namibia announced their final 23-player squad on 15 February 2026.
Madagascar Head coach: Émile Randriamirado
Madagascar announced their final 23-player squad on 20 February 2026.
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