Sports Correspondent

Mighty Warriors coach Sithethelelwe Sibanda has finalized the squad for the 2024 COSAFA Women’s Championship, set to take place in Port Elizabeth, South Africa from October 22 to November 2.

After evaluating the provisional roster, Sibanda has made the decision to drop five players, resulting in a 23-member squad for the tournament.

Zimbabwe is placed in Group D, alongside Lesotho and Mozambique. Their first match is scheduled against Mozambique on October 24 at 3 PM CAT, followed by a second match against Lesotho on October 27, also at 3 PM CAT. The top team from each group, along with the leading finishers from Groups A, B, and C, will advance to the semifinals.

Goalkeepers:

Cynthia Shonga (Richmond Ladies, SA)

Vanessa Lunga (Chapungu Queens FC)

Precious Mudyiwa (Black Rhinos Queens FC)

Defenders:

Agness Tumbare (Herentals Queens FC)

Nobukhosi Ncube (Chapungu Queens FC)

Alice Moyo (Herentals Queens FC)

Sheila Antonio (Chapungu Queens FC)

Purity Mugayi (Black Rhinos Queens FC)

Midfielders:

Morelife Nyagumbo (Faith Drive Academy)

Ennert Chemhere (FC Platinum Royals)

Daisy Kaitano (Black Rhinos Queens FC)

Peacemore Kenende (Richmond Ladies, SA)

Natasha Ndowa (Chapungu Queens FC)

Shyline Dambamuromo (Herentals Queens FC)

Nadia Semba (Correctional Queens FC)

Edeline Mutumbami (Chapungu Queens FC)

Tanyaradzwa Chihoro (Maningi Youth Soccer Academy)

Patience Ndlovu (Highlanders Royals FC)

Forwards:

Ethel Chinyerere (Chapungu Queens FC)

Maud Mafuruse (Herentals Queens FC)

Priviledge Mupeti (Black Rhinos Queens FC)

Christabel Katona (Black Rhinos Queens FC)

Mitchel John (Harare City Queens FC)