ZIFA Announces Final Mighty Warriors Squad For COSAFA

The Zimbabwe Football Association (ZIFA) has announced the final Mighty Warriors squad for the upcoming COSAFA Women’s Championship. The team will depart from Robert Gabriel Mugabe International Airport tomorrow (Tuesday 17 February 2026) morning, ahead of their opening match on Thursday in Polokwane.

The squad combines experience and youthful energy, with players representing top women’s clubs across Zimbabwe. Head Coach Sithethelelwe Sibanda will lead the side, aiming to make a strong showing in the regional tournament.

• Full List: Mighty Warriors Provisional Squad For COSAFA Women’s Championship Announced

Final Mighty Warriors Squad for COSAFA:

Head Coach:

• Sithethelelwe Sibanda

Goalkeepers:

1. Cynthia Shonga (Herentals Queens)
2. Delight Matigwene (Chapungu Queens)
3. Vanessa Lunga (Platinum Royals)

Defenders:

1. Bridget Mutaurwa (Herentals Queens)
2. Nobukhosi Ncube (Chapungu Queens)
3. Egness Tumbare (Correctional Queens)
4. Nokukhanya Ndlovu (Platinum Royals)
5. Fiona Kabera (Conduit Soccer Academy)
6. Melinda Mapasure (Faithdrive Academy)
7. Sheila Antonio (Chapungu Queens)
8. Alice Moyo (Herentals Queens)
9. Christabel Katona (Black Rhinos Queens)

Midfielders:

1. Daisy Kaitano (Black Rhinos Queens)
2. Shyline Dambamuromo (Herentals Queens)
3. Macgirl Sipini (Harare City Queens)
4. Bethel Kondo (Herentals Queens)
5. Ennert Chemhere (Platinum Royals)
6. Caroline Mangwai (Black Rhinos Queens)

Forwards:

1. Anita Ncube (Kwekwe Queens)
2. Ethel Chinyerere (Chapungu Queens)
3. Priviledge Mupeti (Black Rhinos Queens)
4. Praynance Zvawanda (Herentals Queens)
5. Rutendo Makore (Black Rhinos Queens)

The Mighty Warriors enter the tournament with a mix of proven talent and exciting newcomers, ready to challenge their Southern African rivals. Fans are encouraged to follow the action closely as the Warriors aim to make Zimbabwe proud.