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Zambia
Shirt badge/Association crest
Nickname(s) Copper Queens
Association FAZ
Confederation CAF (Africa)
Sub-confederation COSAFA (Southern Africa)
Head coach Nora Häuptle
Captain Barbra Banda
FIFA code ZAM
First colours
Second colours
Third colours
FIFA ranking
Current 114 Increase 2 (7 December 2018)
Highest 62 (August – December 2024)
Lowest 131 (October – December 2007)
First international
Flag of South Africa.svg South Africa 5–3 Zambia 
(South Africa; 5 November 1994)
Biggest win
Flag of Zambia.svg Zambia 15–0 Mauritius 
(Ibhayi, South Africa; 1 August 2019)
Biggest defeat
Flag of Zambia.svg Zambia 3–10 Netherlands 
(Rifu, Japan; 21 July 2021)
World Cup
Appearances 1 (first in 2023)
Best result Group stage (2023)
Africa Cup of Nations
Appearances 4 (first in 1995)
Best result Third place (2022)
Summer Olympics
Appearances 2 (first in 2020)
Best result Group stage (2020, 2024)

The Zambia women's national football team represents Zambia in the sport of association football. They are also known as the Copper Queens. This team plays in big tournaments like the FIFA Women's World Cup and other African competitions.

The team made history by playing in the 2023 FIFA Women's World Cup. They were the first landlocked country in Africa to qualify for a senior World Cup in either men's or women's soccer.

Team History

Zambia officially formed its women's national team in 1983. This made them one of the first women's football teams in Africa.

In 2003, the team got its uniforms from a company called Umbro. Umbro also sponsored the men's team. The Copper Queens wear green shorts, a green jersey, and green socks.

Early Matches and Tournaments

The team played some matches in 1994 to try and qualify for the 1995 FIFA Women's World Cup. On November 5, 1994, Zambia played against South Africa and lost 3–5. In the next game on November 17, 1994, in Lusaka, Zambia, Zambia lost again, 2–6.

After these games, Zambia did not play in any official FIFA matches until 2001. They joined the 2002 COSAFA Cup women's tournament in Harare, Zimbabwe. They won against the Malawi women's national football team 8–0. They lost to the Zimbabwe women's national football team 0–4. Then they beat Lesotho women's national football team 3–1. They finished second in their group.

In the semifinals, they lost to South Africa women's national football team 1–3. But they won the third-place game against Mozambique women's national football team 1–0. Julia Siame scored the winning goal. By 2003, FIFA ranked Zambia as the 106th best women's team.

Growth and Challenges

In 2004, Zambia's rank dropped to 113. The team's coach was Cephias Katongo. He also coached the Zambia national under-17 football team. In 2006, Zambia's world ranking fell to 126. George Chikokola was the head coach then.

In March 2006, Zambia played two games against Congo DR. They lost both matches. Congo DR won 3–0 in Lubumbashi and 3–2 in Chingola.

Zambia hosted a regional COSAFA women's football tournament in 2006. Nine countries were supposed to play, but Mozambique pulled out. South Africa won the tournament. Zambia finished in third place.

The 2006 team had 20 players. They tied Namibia 2–2, with Noria Sosala and Charity Mpongo scoring. They beat Swaziland 7–0. Charity Mpongo scored four goals in that game. They finished first in their group. In the semifinal, they tied Namibia 1–1 but lost in a penalty shootout. They then beat Zimbabwe 2–1 to take third place. Noria Sosala scored both goals.

In 2007, Zambia's rank improved to 117. They were supposed to play in the 2007 African Games qualifying tournament but withdrew. Later that year, they played Zimbabwe in the 2008 African Women Championship. They lost 1–3 in Harare but won 2–1 in Lusaka.

By 2008, their rank went up to 110. They won a match against Botswana 4–2. In 2009, FIFA ranked them 92nd. They did not play any official matches that year. In 2010, their rank dropped to 122. They won two matches against Botswana, 4–1 and 2–1.

In 2011, Zambia's rank fell to 125th. They lost two games to South Africa. Later, they played three games in Harare. They lost to South Africa 1–4, but beat Tanzania 4–1 and Botswana 4–1.

Olympic Debut

In 2012, Enala Phiri-Simbeye became the team's coach. Deborah Chisanga was the team captain. On January 14, 2012, they beat Malawi 7–0. This game was part of the CAF African Women's Championship. In the return game, Malawi beat Zambia 4–2.

Zambia qualified for the 2020 Olympics by beating Cameroon. This was their first time at the Olympics. In their first Olympic game, they lost 3–10 to the Netherlands. This was the highest-scoring women's soccer match in Olympic history.

Olympic Team Details

For the 2012 Summer Olympics, there were no age limits for players. Zambia decided to qualify with a team of younger players (U20/U23). Coach Enala Phiri-Simbeye led the team. They beat the Botswana women's national football team twice.

Zambia's U23 team also played in the 2011 All-Africa Games qualifiers. They played two games against Zimbabwe. They lost 0–1 in Harare and 1–3 in Lusaka. These losses meant they were out of the tournament.

Homeless World Cup Team

In 2008, a team from Zambia played in the Homeless World Cup. They won every game and became champions. The tournament was held in Melbourne, Australia. They beat teams like Paraguay, Uganda, and Colombia. In the final, they beat Liberia 7–1.

2023 World Cup Journey

Zambia qualified for the 2023 FIFA Women's World Cup. This was a big moment for the country. They secured their spot by reaching the semifinals of the 2022 Women's Africa Cup of Nations.

In the World Cup, Zambia was in Group C with Spain, Japan, and Costa Rica. They lost their first two matches 0–5 to Japan and Spain. This meant they were out of the group stage. However, they won their final game against Costa Rica 3–1. In this match, Barbra Banda scored Zambia's first-ever World Cup goal. This goal was also the 1,000th goal in Women's World Cup history!

Recent Matches

Legend

      Win       Draw       Loss       Void and postponed       Fixture

2024 Matches

13 July Friendly New Zealand  1–1 Flag of Zambia.svg Zambia Vichy, France
Kitching Goal 67' (pen.) Chileshe Goal 49' Stadium: Stade Louis Darragon
25 July 2024 (2024-07-25) Olympics GS United States  3–0 Flag of Zambia.svg Zambia Nice, France
21:00 UTC+2
Stadium: Stade de Nice
Attendance: 5,550
Referee: Ramon Abatti (Brazil)
28 July 2024 (2024-07-28) 2024 Olympics GS Australia  6–5 Flag of Zambia.svg Zambia Nice, France
19:00 Stadium: Stade de Nice
31 July 2024 (2024-07-31) Olympics GS Zambia  1–4 Flag of Germany.svg Germany Saint-Étienne, France
19:00 Stadium: Stade Geoffroy-Guichard
24 October 2024 (2024-10-24) 2024 COSAFA WC GS Zambia  3–0 Flag of Angola.svg Angola Ibhayi, South Africa
12:00 UTC+2
  • Ochumba Goal 30'
  • Namasiku Goal 47'
  • Chanda Goal 72'
 Stadium: Isaac Wolfson Stadium
Referee: Grace Gimo (Zimbabwe)
29 October 2024 (2024-10-29) 2024 COSAFA WC GS Zambia  7–0 Flag of the Comoros.svg Comoros Gqeberha, South Africa
12:00 UTC+2
  • Mukoma Goal 6', 10', 75'
  • Lubanji Goal 8', 61'
  • Chanda Goal 45+3'
  • Mubanga Goal 81'
 Stadium: Madibaz Stadium
Referee: Antsino Twanyanyukwa (Namibia)
31 October 2024 (2024-10-31) 2024 COSAFA WC SF Malawi  0–2 Flag of Zambia.svg Zambia Ibhayi, South Africa
12:00 UTC+2
  • Lubandji Goal 46'
  • Mukoma Goal 68'
 Stadium: Isaac Wolfson Stadium
Referee: Vistoria Nuusiku Shangula (Namibia)
2 November 2024 (2024-11-02) 2024 COSAFA WC F Zambia  0–0 (a.e.t.)
(4–3 p)		 Flag of South Africa.svg South Africa Ibhayi, South Africa
15:00 UTC+2 Stadium: Isaac Wolfson Stadium
Referee: Antsino Twanyanyukwa (Namibia)
Penalties
  • Namasiku Scored
  • Chomba Scored
  • Musole Scored
  • Mulenga Scored
  • Scored Ludwig
  • Missed Pila
  • Scored Mdelwa
  • Scored Hendricks
  • Missed Hadebe

2025 Matches

23 February Friendly Zambia  2–0 Flag of Malawi.svg Malawi Lusaka, Zambia
11:00 UTC+2
  • Chitundu Goal 20'
  • Kundananji Goal 79'
 Stadium: REIZ Arena
25 February Friendly Zambia  2–3 Flag of Malawi.svg Malawi Lusaka, Zambia
11:30 UTC+2
  • Kundananji Goal 6'
  • Nachula Goal 80'
  • Kadzere Goal 47'
  • Chinzimu Goal 56'
  • Thom Goal 61'
 Stadium: REIZ Arena
5 April Yongchuan International Tournament Zambia  2–3 Flag of Thailand.svg Thailand Chongqing, China
19:35 UTC+8
  • Nachula Goal 45'
  • Lubandji Goal 60'
  • Promthongmee Goal 36'
  • Phomsri Goal 69'
  • Peng-ngam Goal 73' (pen.)
 Stadium: Yongchuan Sports Center
8 April Yongchuan International Tournament Zambia  4–3 Flag of Uzbekistan.svg Uzbekistan Chongqing, China
--:-- UTC+8 Stadium: Yongchuan Sports Center
31 May 2025 (2025-05-31) Nations Challenge Botswana  1–1 Flag of Zambia.svg Zambia Pretoria, South Africa
15:00 UTC+2 Ontlametse Goal 80' B. Banda Goal 63' Stadium: Lucas Moripe Stadium
3 June Nations Challenge South Africa  2–0 Flag of Zambia.svg Zambia Pretoria, South Africa
15:00 UTC+2
  • GamadeGoal 74'
  • SeopesenweGoal 82'
 Stadium: Lucas Moripe Stadium
5 July WAFCON 2024 GS Morocco  2–2 Flag of Zambia.svg Zambia Rabat, Morocco
21:00
  • Jraïdi Goal 12' (pen.)
  • Chebbak Goal 87'
  • Banda Goal 1'
  • Kundananji Goal 27'
 Stadium: Olympic Stadium
Referee: Shamirah Nabadda (Uganda)
9 July WAFCON 2024 GS Zambia  3–2 Flag of Senegal.svg Senegal Mohammedia,Morocco
17:00
  • Banda Goal 12', 73'
  • Kundananji Goal 51'
  • N. Ndiaye Goal 5', 80' (pen.)
 Stadium: El Bachir Stadium
Referee: Vincentia Amédomé (Togo)
12 July WAFCON 2024 GS Zambia  1–0 Flag of the Democratic Republic of the Congo.svg DR Congo Mohammedia,Morocco
20:00 Kundananji Goal 9' Stadium: El Bachir Stadium
Referee: Josephine Wanjiku (Kenya)
18 July CAF WAFCON 2024 QF Nigeria  5–0 Flag of Zambia.svg Zambia Casablanca, Morocco
18:00
  • Ohale Goal 2'
  • Okoronkwo Goal 33'
  • Ihezuo Goal 45'
  • Demehin Goal 68'
  • Ijamilusi Goal 90+1'
 Stadium: Larbi Zaouli Stadium
Referee: Bouchra Karboubi (Morocco)
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Coaching Staff

Current Coaches

Role Name
Head coach Switzerland Nora Häuptle
Assistant coach Switzerland Philippe Hasler

Past Managers

  • Zambia Charles Bwale (2014)
  • Zambia Albert Kachinga (2014–2018)
  • Zambia Bruce Mwape (2018–2025)
  • Switzerland Nora Häuptle(2025-)

Players

See also: Category:Zambia women's international footballers

Current Team Members

  • The following 24 players were chosen for the 2024 Women's Africa Cup of Nations, which took place from July 5 to July 27, 2025.

Caps (games played) and goals are correct up to July 13, 2025.

No. Pos. Player Date of birth (age) Caps Goals Club
1 1GK Musonda, CatherineCatherine Musonda (1998-02-20) February 20, 1998 (age 27) 20 0 Zambia Red Arrows
16 1GK Mufunte, Mwila ChishalaMwila Chishala Mufunte (2007-09-07) September 7, 2007 (age 17) 0 0 Zambia Green Buffaloes
18 1GK Musole, NgamboNgambo Musole (1998-06-26) June 26, 1998 (age 27) 2 0 Zambia Green Buffaloes
2 2DF Nthala, MemoryMemory Nthala (1999-07-21) July 21, 1999 (age 26) 1 0 Zambia Green Buffaloes
3 2DF Mweemba, LushomoLushomo Mweemba (2001-04-10) April 10, 2001 (age 24) 35 2 Turkey Hakkarigücü Spor
4 2DF Siamfuko, EstherEsther Siamfuko (2004-08-08) August 8, 2004 (age 20) 1 0 Zambia Green Buffaloes
5 2DF Zulu, PaulinePauline Zulu (2004-10-03) October 3, 2004 (age 20) 3 0 Zambia ZANACO
8 2DF Belemu, MargaretMargaret Belemu (1997-02-24) February 24, 1997 (age 28) 30 1 Zambia Red Arrows
13 2DF Tembo, MarthaMartha Tembo (1998-03-08) March 8, 1998 (age 27) 28 0 Turkey Hakkarigücü Spor
23 2DF Maluba, MapaloMapalo Maluba (2007-03-26) March 26, 2007 (age 18) 0 0 Zambia Nchanga Rangers
6 3MF Wilombe, MaryMary Wilombe (1997-09-22) September 22, 1997 (age 27) 26 1 Zambia Red Arrows
10 3MF Chanda, GraceGrace Chanda (1997-06-11) June 11, 1997 (age 28) 35 12 United States Orlando Pride
12 3MF Katongo, EvarineEvarine Katongo (2002-12-29) December 29, 2002 (age 22) 18 1 Zambia Green Buffaloes
14 3MF Lungu, IreenIreen Lungu (1997-10-06) October 6, 1997 (age 27) 22 5 China Sichuan
15 3MF Chileshe, RhodaRhoda Chileshe (1998-05-08) May 8, 1998 (age 27) 6 0 Zambia Indeni Roses [fr]
19 3MF Mapepa, XiomaraXiomara Mapepa (2002-06-04) June 4, 2002 (age 23) 10 3 China Beijing Jingtan
20 3MF Nachula, RachealRacheal Nachula (1986-01-14) January 14, 1986 (age 39) 10 6 Israel Hapoel Katamon [he]
21 3MF Chipasula, MercyMercy Chipasula (2008-03-23) March 23, 2008 (age 17) 0 0 Zambia Kamfinsa Blue Eagles
22 3MF Nanyangwe, NatashaNatasha Nanyangwe (1999-06-27) June 27, 1999 (age 26) 7 1 Zambia Green Buffaloes
25 3MF Chilufya, PriscaPrisca Chilufya (1999-06-08) June 8, 1999 (age 26) 11 2 United States Orlando Pride
7 4FW Mukoma, FridahFridah Mukoma (2006-10-13) October 13, 2006 (age 18) 4 1 China Beijing Jingtan
9 4FW Mupopo, KabangeKabange Mupopo (1992-09-21) September 21, 1992 (age 32) 5 1 China Henan Jianye
11 4FW Banda, BarbraBarbra Banda (Captain) (2000-03-20) March 20, 2000 (age 25) 24 28 United States Orlando Pride
17 4FW Kundananji, RachealRacheal Kundananji (2000-06-03) June 3, 2000 (age 25) 14 10 United States Bay FC

Recent Players Called Up

The following players were called up to the team in the 12 months before July 2025.


Pos. Player Date of birth (age) Caps Goals Club Latest call-up
GK Munsaka, ChiteteChitete Munsaka (2000-11-28) 28 November 2000 (age 24) Zambia Elite Ladies 2024 Summer Olympics
GK Tonge, LovenessLoveness Tonge (2003-11-28) 28 November 2003 (age 21) 0 Zambia Green Eagles v.Flag of Ghana.svg Ghana, 23 February 2024
GK Lungu, LeticiaLeticia Lungu (2004-08-07) 7 August 2004 (age 20) 1 0 Zambia ZESCO United v.Flag of Ghana.svg GhanaPRE, 28 February 2024
GK Mwale, ChimwemweChimwemwe Mwale (1997-07-18) 18 July 1997 (age 28) - - Zambia Red Arrows 2024 COSAFA Women's Championship
GK Namonje, AnnieAnnie Namonje (2000-04-26) 26 April 2000 (age 25) - - Zambia ZESCO Ndola Girls v.Flag of Malawi.svg Malawi, 25 February 2025
GK Sakala, EuniceEunice Sakala (2002-05-23) 23 May 2002 (age 23) 0 Zambia Nkwazi v.Flag of South Africa.svg South Africa,3 June 2025
DF Banda, EstherEsther Banda (2004-11-21) 21 November 2004 (age 20) 1 0 Zambia Green Buffaloes 2024 Summer Olympics PRE
DF Chella, ThelmaThelma Chella (2004-11-28) 28 November 2004 (age 20) 0 Zambia Zanaco 2024 Summer Olympics PRE
DF Mulenga, MaryMary Mulenga (1998-04-11) 11 April 1998 (age 27) Zambia Red Arrows 2024 Summer Olympics PRE
DF Mubanga, BernadetteBernadette Mubanga Zambia Zanaco v.Flag of Morocco.svg Morocco, 9 April 2024
DF Phiri, VastVast Phiri (1996-02-03) 3 February 1996 (age 29) 1 0 Zambia ZESCO United 2024 Summer Olympics
DF Kipimpi, MelodyMelody Kipimpi (1996-12-01) 1 December 1996 (age 28) - - Zambia ZESCO Ndola Girls 2024 COSAFA Women's Championship
DF Banda, Martha KatilaMartha Katila Banda (2004-04-06) 6 April 2004 (age 21) - - Zambia Green Buffaloes 2024 COSAFA Women's Championship
DF Miselo, TaboTabo Miselo (2002-02-20) 20 February 2002 (age 23) - - Zambia ZANACO Ladies 2024 COSAFA Women's Championship
DF Muchinga, EstherEsther Muchinga (2000-11-16) 16 November 2000 (age 24) - - Zambia ZANACO Ladies 2024 COSAFA Women's Championship
DF Banda, DianaDiana Banda (2002-09-05) 5 September 2002 (age 22) - - Zambia Green Buffaloes 2024 COSAFA Women's Championship
DF Chomba, JacklineJackline Chomba (1996-04-06) 6 April 1996 (age 29) - - Zambia ZISD v.Flag of Uzbekistan.svg Uzbekistan, 8 April 2025
DF Mukunda, MatildahMatildah Mukunda Zambia v.Flag of Uzbekistan.svg Uzbekistan, 8 April 2025
DF Soko, JudithJudith Soko (2004-03-31) 31 March 2004 (age 21) 0 0 Zambia YASA v.Flag of South Africa.svg South Africa,3 June 2025
DF Gondwe, MargaretMargaret Gondwe Zambia v.Flag of South Africa.svg South Africa,3 June 2025
MF Selemani, ComfortComfort Selemani (2004-02-08) 8 February 2004 (age 21) Zambia Elite Ladies 2024 Summer Olympics PRE
MF Phiri, SalomeSalome Phiri (2002-12-08) 8 December 2002 (age 22) Zambia Green Buffaloes v.Flag of Morocco.svg Morocco, 9 April 2024
MF Banda, SusanSusan Banda (1990-07-06) 6 July 1990 (age 35) Zambia Red Arrows v.Flag of Angola.svg Angola, 5 December 2023
MF Zulu, MisoziMisozi Zulu (1994-10-11) 11 October 1994 (age 30) 12 0 Turkey Hakkarigücü Spor 2024 Summer Olympics
MF Chanda, HellenHellen Chanda (1995-05-23) 23 May 1995 (age 30) Zambia Green Buffaloes 2024 Summer Olympics
MF Mushota, EstherEsther Mushota (1999-07-12) 12 July 1999 (age 26) - - Zambia Indeni Roses 2024 COSAFA Women's Championship
MF Mambwe, MaryMary Mambwe (2002-10-27) 27 October 2002 (age 22) - - Zambia Red Arrows 2024 COSAFA Women's Championship
MF Chanda, ReginaRegina Chanda (2002-06-22) 22 June 2002 (age 23) - - Zambia ZANACO Ladies 2024 COSAFA Women's Championship
MF Banda, BupeBupe Banda (2006-12-12) 12 December 2006 (age 18) - - Zambia Red Arrows 2024 COSAFA Women's Championship
MF Mulenga, MajoryMajory Mulenga (2003-08-17) 17 August 2003 (age 21) - - Zambia ZESCO Ndola Girls 2024 COSAFA Women's Championship
MF Mukisi, RuthRuth Mukisi (1992-09-18) 18 September 1992 (age 32) - - Zambia ZANACO Ladies 2024 COSAFA Women's Championship
MF Chilenga, MawetaMaweta Chilenga - - Zambia v.Flag of Malawi.svg Malawi, 25 February 2025
MF Chitundu, AvellAvell Chitundu (1997-07-30) 30 July 1997 (age 28) 19 3 Zambia ZESCO Ndola Girls v.Flag of Malawi.svg Malawi, 25 February 2025
MF Munkombwe, AbigailAbigail Munkombwe - - Zambia v.Flag of Malawi.svg Malawi, 25 February 2025
FW Ochumba, LubandjiLubandji Ochumba (2001-07-01) 1 July 2001 (age 24) - - Zambia Red Arrows v.Flag of Malawi.svg Malawi, 25 February 2025
MF Maluba, MapaloMapalo Maluba Zambia Marvellous v.Flag of South Africa.svg South Africa,3 June 2025
MF Chipasula, MercyMercy Chipasula 0 0 Zambia Kamfinsa Blue Eagles v.Flag of South Africa.svg South Africa,3 June 2025
MF Mapea, XiomaraXiomara Mapea 10 3 China Beijing Jingtan v.Flag of South Africa.svg South Africa,3 June 2025
FW Phiri, EnelessEneless Phiri (2003-06-02) 2 June 2003 (age 22) Zambia Nkwazi Queens 2024 Summer Olympics PRE
FW Phiri, AgnessAgness Phiri (2003-04-11) 11 April 2003 (age 22) Zambia Green Buffaloes 2024 Summer Olympics PRE
FW Mubanga, HellenHellen Mubanga (1995-05-23) 23 May 1995 (age 30) Zambia ZESCO Ndola Girls 2024 Summer Olympics PRE
FW Banda, FlorenceFlorence Banda Zambia National Assembly v.Flag of Ghana.svg GhanaPRE, 28 February 2024
FW Oseke, OchumbaOchumba Oseke (2002-07-01) 1 July 2002 (age 23) 20 4 Zambia Red Arrows 2024 Summer Olympics
FW Mubanga, CharityCharity Mubanga (2000-06-05) 5 June 2000 (age 25) - - Zambia ZESCO Ndola Girls 2024 COSAFA Women's Championship
FW Namasiku, LungoweLungowe Namasiku (2002-12-06) 6 December 2002 (age 22) - - Zambia ZISD 2024 COSAFA Women's Championship
FW Mulubwa, PenelopePenelope Mulubwa Zambia v.Flag of Malawi.svg Malawi, 25 February 2025

INJ Injured player.
PRE Preliminary squad.
RET Retired from international football.
SUS Suspended for the next match.
WD Withdrew from the squad due to non-injury issue.
QUA Placed in quarantine after a contact with COVID-19.

Past Teams

FIFA Women's World Cup
  • 2023 FIFA Women's World Cup squads
Africa Women Cup of Nations
  • 2022 Women's Africa Cup of Nations squads
COSAFA Women's Championship
  • 2020 COSAFA Women's Championship squad
  • 2022 COSAFA Women's Championship squad
  • 2023 COSAFA Women's Championship squad
  • 2024 COSAFA Women's Championship squad
Turkish Women's Cup
  • 2023 Turkish Women's Cup squads

Tournament Records

FIFA Women's World Cup

Main article: Zambia at the FIFA Women's World Cup

Zambia played in its first World Cup on July 22, 2023.

Year Round Pld W D L GF GA
China 1991 Did not enter
Sweden 1995 Did not qualify
United States 1999 Did not enter
United States 2003 Did not qualify
China 2007
Germany 2011 Did not enter
Canada 2015 Did not qualify
France 2019
AustraliaNew Zealand 2023 Group stage 3 1 0 2 3 11
Brazil 2027 To be determined
MexicoUnited States 2031 To be determined
United Kingdom 2035 To be determined
Total 1/12 3 1 0 2 3 11

Olympic Games

Year Round Pld W D L GF GA
United States 1996 Did not qualify
Australia 2000 Did not enter
Greece 2004
China 2008
United Kingdom 2012 Did not qualify
Brazil 2016
Japan 2020 Group stage 3 0 1 2 7 15
France 2024 Group stage 3 0 0 3 6 13
United States 2028 To be determined
Australia 2032 To be determined
Total 2/5 6 0 1 5 13 28

Africa Cup

Year Round Pld W D L GF GA
1991 Withdrew
1995 Quarter-finals 2 0 0 2 5 11
Nigeria 1998 Did not enter
South Africa 2000
Nigeria 2002 Did not qualify
South Africa 2004 Did not enter
Nigeria 2006 Did not qualify
Equatorial Guinea 2008
South Africa 2010 Did not enter
Equatorial Guinea 2012 Did not qualify
Namibia 2014 Group stage 3 0 1 2 1 9
Cameroon 2016 Did not qualify
Ghana 2018 Group stage 3 1 1 1 6 5
Morocco 2022 Third place 6 3 2 1 7 3
Morocco 2024 Qualified
Total 14 4 4 6 19 28

African Games

Year Round Pld W D L GF GA
Nigeria 2003 Did not enter
Algeria 2007
Mozambique 2011 Did not qualify
Republic of the Congo 2015 Did not qualify
Morocco 2019
Ghana 2023 See U-20 team
Total

COSAFA Championship

Year Round Pld W D* L GF GA GD
Zimbabwe 2002 3rd
Zambia 2006 3rd
Angola 2008
Zimbabwe 2011 Group stage 3 1 0 2 5 7 −1
Zimbabwe 2017 3rd 5 2 3 0 18 9 +2
South Africa 2018 4th 5 3 0 2 6 2 +2
South Africa 2019 Runners-up 5 3 1 1 22 3 +19
South Africa 2020 3rd 3 1 0 2 9 3 +6
South Africa 2021 3rd 5 3 2 0 11 2 +9
South Africa 2023 Runners-up 5 3 1 1 10 4 +6
Total 31 16 7 8 81 30 +43
*Draws include knockout matches decided via penalty shoot-out.

Turkish Cup

Year Round Pld W D L GF GA GD
2021 Withdrew
Total

Honors

Major Competitions

  • Women's Africa Cup of Nations
Med 3.png Third place: (1) 2022
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