Zambia_women's_national_football_team
Zambia women's national football team
Association football team
The Zambia women's national association football team represents Zambia in association football, participating in qualifying tournaments for the FIFA Women's World Cup and other African-based competitions. It made its debut in the 2023 FIFA Women's World Cup,[4] becoming the first landlocked nation in Africa to qualify for a senior World Cup in either men's or women's soccer.
| Nickname(s) | Copper Queens[1][2] | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Association | FAZ | |||
| Confederation | CAF (Africa) | |||
| Sub-confederation | COSAFA (Southern Africa) | |||
| Head coach | Bruce Mwape | |||
| Captain | Barbra Banda | |||
| FIFA code | ZAM | |||
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| FIFA ranking | ||||
| Current | 65  5 (15 March 2024)[3] | |||
| Highest | 65 (March 2024) | |||
| Lowest | 131 (October – December 2007) | |||
| First international | ||||
 South Africa 5–3 Zambia  (South Africa; 5 November 1994) | ||||
| Biggest win | ||||
 Zambia 15–0 Mauritius  (Ibhayi, South Africa; 1 August 2019) | ||||
| Biggest defeat | ||||
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 | 9th (2020) | |||
Zambia became an official women's national team in 1983, and was one of the first African women's national football teams to exist on the continent.[5][6]
In 2003, the kit for the team was provided as a result of a sponsorship deal with Umbro who first agreed to sponsor the Zambia national football team.[7] The team's official kit colours include green shorts, a green jersey and green socks.[8][9]
Some matches were played in 1994, for qualification for 1995 FIFA Women's World Cup. Zambia played in a 5 November 1994 World Cup qualifier against South Africa in South Africa, where Zambia lost 3–5. In the return match in Lusaka, Zambia on 17 November 1994, Zambia lost with a score of 2–6.[10][11][12]
Between these games and 2001, it did not play in any FIFA sanctioned matches.[11] It participated in the 2002 COSAFA Cup women's tournament in Harare, Zimbabwe. It was in Group A. It beat the Malawi women's national football team 8–0 on 20 April. It played against Zimbabwe women's national football team on 22 April where Zambia lost 0–4. On 23 April, it beat Lesotho women's national football team 3–1. It finished second in its group. On 26 April, it lost to South Africa women's national football team 1–3 in the semifinals. It went on to beat Mozambique women's national football team 1–0 in the third place game, with Julia Siame scoring the only goal in the 60th minute.[10][11][13] Later that year, in a regional qualifying match for a different tournament, on 21 September in Lusaka, Zambia against South Africa, the team lost 1–4 after being down 0–2 at the half. In the return match in South Africa on 12 October 2002, it lost 0–4.[10][11] By 2003, it was ranked the 106th best women's national team by FIFA.[14]
In 2004, its rank dropped to 113.[14] That year, the team was coached by Cephias Katongo, who was coaching the Zambia national under-17 football team and a top-level club team at the same time.[15] In 2004, Zimbabwe women's national football team had committed to play a match against Zambia before Zimbabwe took on Tanzania in Dar e Salaam and this did not happen because of organizational problems by Zimbabwe Football Association.[16]
In 2005, the team's FIFA ranking was unchanged and remained at 113,[14] with it playing in no FIFA recognised matches.[11] The following year, in 2006, Zambia world ranking dropped down to 126.[14] That year, the head coach was George Chikokola.[17] In March 2006, the team played a home and away set of against Congo DR. On Saturday, 11 March 2006 in a game played in Lubumbashi, Congo DR won 3–0 against Zambia. Congo DR led 1–0 at the half.[11] On Saturday, 25 March 2006 in a game played in Chingola, Zambia lost 2–3, a score that remained the same from half time, against Congo DR.[11] In 2005, Zambia was supposed to host a regional COSAFA women's football tournament, with 10 teams agreeing to send teams including South Africa, Zimbabwe, Mozambique, Malawi, Seychelles, Mauritius, Madagascar, Zambia, Botswana, Namibia, Lesotho and Swaziland.[18] There is no indication this tournament happened.[11]
The 2006 team had 20 players. The regional COSAFA championship team was announced on 18 August 2006.[17] The 2006 Confederation of Southern African Football Associations women's tournament was held in Lusaka. It was in Group A. On 22 August, it tied Namibia 2–2 with Noria Sosala scoring in the 15th minute and Charity Mpongo scoring in the 30th minute for Zambia. It beat Swaziland 7–0 on 24 August, with Charity Mpongo scoring in the 23rd, 43rd, 64th and 67th minutes, Susan Banda scoring in the 37th minute, Gift Lishika scoring in the 41st minute, and Martha Kapombo scoring in the 56th minute for Zambia. It finished in the top of its group. On 25 August in a semifinal against Namibia, it tied 1–1 with Martha Kapombo scoring its only goal in the 90th minute. It lost the game in an overtime shoot out by 4–5. On 26 August, it beat Zimbabwe 2–1 to finish third with Noria Sosala scoring both goals in the 67th and 75th minutes.[11][13]
2007 saw an improvement in rank for Zambia, moving up 9 sports to 117 best team in the world.[14] That year, the team was supported to participate in the 2007 African Games qualifying tournament, opening against the Mozambique women's national football team and Zambia withdrew from the tournament before it played a single game.[19] Later that year, on Sunday, 2 December 2007 in a game played in Harare, Zimbabwe won 3–1 against Zambia. The game was part of the 2008 African Women Championship.[11][20] In the return match on Sunday, 16 December 2007 in a game played in Lusaka, Zambia won 2–1 against Zimbabwe.[11][20]
In 2008, the team's ranking again went up, this time to 110.[14] The played 1 FIFA recognised match on Sunday, 4 May 2008 in a game played in Benguela against Botswana. Zambia won 4–2, holding on from a 3–1 score at the half.[11] In 2009, FIFA ranked the country as the 92 in the world.[14] That year, it did not play any FIFA recognised matches.[11] The team's world ranking fell in 2010 to 122.[14] That year, it played in 2 FIFA recognised matches.[11] The first was on Saturday, 2 October 2010 in a game played in Lobatse against Botswana, which Zambia won 4–1, holding on to a 3–0 half time lead.[11] The second game was on Saturday, 23 October 2010 in a game played in Lusaka. Zambia won 2–1 against Botswana holding on to a 1–0 half time lead.[11]
Zambia team's rank fell in 2011, this time to 125th best in the world.[14] It did not make it into the final group qualification round for the CAF region that fought it out to represent Africa in the World Cup.[21] In January, the team played a pair of games against South Africa. It lost the 15 January game in Lusaka 1–2, going down with a score of 0–0 at the half. It lost the 29 January game in Umlazi 0–3 after being down 0–1 at the half.[11] Later that year, it played 3 games in Harare against South Africa, Tanzania and Botswana. On Saturday, 2 July, South Africa won 4–1 against Zambia.[11] On Sunday, 3 July, Zambia won 4–1 against Tanzania.[11] On Tuesday, 5 July, Botswana lost 1–4 against Zambia.[11] The country did not have a team competing at the 2011 All Africa Games.[22] Going into the 2012 season, the team coach is Enala Phiri-Simbeye, a woman[23][9] with Deborah Chisanga serving as the team's skipper.[24] On 14 January 2012, it played a game against Malawi that it won 7–0 after being ahead 4–0 at the half. The game was part of the CAF African Women's Championship and was played in the first round and played in Lusaka. Prior to the start of the game, the team danced on the field and sang Chikokishi music.[23][9][11][25] Malawi beat Zambia 4–2 following a 1–0 lead at halftime in the return leg played in Blantyre, Malawi on 29 January 2012. Suzan Banda scored the second goal of the game, and the first for Zambia in the match. Mupopa Kawange scored Zambia's second goal. Zambia had a number of fans, most women, who attended the game in Malawi.[11][25][26] In March 2012, the team was ranked the 126th best in the world and the 19th best in CAF.[27]
In the African qualifiers for the 2020 Olympics, it defeated Cameroon in the final round and qualified for the Olympics for the first time.[28] In its Olympics debut, it experienced a 3–10 loss to the Netherlands, the highest-scoring women's soccer match in Olympics history.[29]
Olympic team
For the 2012 Summer Olympics, there are no age restrictions for players,[30] and Zambia has opted to qualify with a U20/U23 side.[31][32] Zambia competed in the qualifying tournament in an effort to represent the country at the 2012 Summer Olympics. The qualification tournament started in 2010. The team was coached by Enala Phiri-Simbeye. During its campaign, it beat the Botswana women's national football team 4–1 in Gaborone and beat it 2–1 in Lusaka. The performance of the team earned praise from women's groups inside the country.[31][32] In January 2011, Zambia had to face South Africa in the qualifying tournament for the Olympics. The squad named to play against South Africa included goalkeepers Mirriam Katamanda, Ennie Matukuta, Defenders Meya Banda, Verocia Chiluba, Jessica Chabota, Mulai Wilombe, Deborah Chisenga, Veronica Chisala, Midfielders Misozi Zulu, Susan Banda, Etas Banda, Fostina Sakala, Kabange Mupopo, Rachel Chisha, Chisala Musonda, and Strikers Mwila Bowa, Noria Sosala, Gift Lisaka and Ednasha Mambwe. Chiluba is the second daughter of Zambia's president.[33]
Coached by Enala Simbeya, Zambia's U23 team participated in the 2011 All-Africa Games qualifiers. They played a pair of games against Zimbabwe. On Sunday, 13 February 2011 in a game played at the Rufaro Stadium in Harare, Zimbabwe won 1–0 against Zambia, overcoming a half time score of 0–0.[11][34] On the return leg played on Sunday, 27 February 2011 in a game played at Nkoloma Stadium in Lusaka, Zambia lost 1–3 to Zimbabwe, scoring a goal in the second half with the first half ending with Zambia down 0–3. Simbeya did not name their 18-woman team until a day before the game. The loss eliminated them, with Zimbabwe going on to play Angola.[11][34]
Homeless World Cup team
In 2008, a team represented the country at the Homeless World Cup. In round robin play, it won every game and were Crowned Champions. The tournament was held in Australia Melbourne. It beat Paraguay 6–1, Uganda 6–1, Kyrgyzstan 5–4, Liberia 4–1, Cameroon 17–0, Australia 18–1 and Colombia 10–1. In the half finals, it beat Kyrgyzstan 10–0. In the final, it beat Liberia 7–1.[35]
2023 World Cup
Zambia qualified for the 2023 FIFA Women's World Cup, their first time to do so. By reaching the semi-finals of the 2022 Women's Africa Cup of Nations it secured qualification.[36] It was in Group C along with Spain, Japan and Costa Rica. Its opening match against Japan ended in a 5-0 defeat. Its second match was a loss to Spain by the same 5-0 score, leading to their elimination from the Group Stage alongside Costa Rica.[37] Their final game, which was played against Costa Rica, ended with a 3-1 win to Zambia as they placed third within Group C on three points.
- Legend
Win Draw Loss Void and postponed Fixture
2023
v Zambia
| 11 April Friendly | South Korea | 5–0 | Zambia | Yongin, South Korea |
| --:-- UTC+9 |
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Report | Stadium: Yongin Mireu Stadium Referee: Anna-Marie Keighley (New Zealand) |
v 
Tanzania
| 11 June Friendly | Zambia | 1–0 | Tanzania | Lusaka, Zambia |
| 15:00 | Selemani  68' |
Stadium: Woodlands Stadium |
v Zambia
| 22 June Friendly | Republic of Ireland | 3–2 | Zambia | Dublin, Ireland |
| Report |
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Stadium: Tallaght Stadium Attendance: 5,732 |
v Zambia
| 30 June Friendly | Switzerland | 3–3 | Zambia | Biel, Switzerland |
|
Report |
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Stadium: Tissot Arena Attendance: 2,542 Referee: Stacey Pearson (England) |
v Zambia
| 7 July Friendly | Germany | 2–3 | Zambia | Fürth, Germany |
| Report |
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Stadium: Sportpark Ronhof Thomas Sommer Attendance: 11,404 Referee: Vivian Peeters (Netherlands) |
v 
Japan
| 22 July 2023 FIFA World Cup Group stage | Zambia | 0–5 | Japan | Hamilton, New Zealand |
| Report | Stadium: Waikato Stadium Attendance: 16,111 Referee: Tess Olofsson (Sweden) |
v Zambia
| 26 July 2023 FIFA World Cup Group stage | Spain | 5–0 | Zambia | Auckland, New Zealand |
| 19:30 | Report | Stadium: Eden Park Attendance: 20,983 Referee: Oh Hyeon-jeong (South Korea) |
v Zambia
| 31 July 2023 FIFA World Cup Group stage | Costa Rica | 1–3 | Zambia | Hamilton, New Zealand |
| 19:00 UTC+12 | Herrera 47' |
Report |
|
Stadium: Waikato Stadium Attendance: 8,117 Referee: Bouchra Karboubi (Morocco) |
v Zambia
| 22 September International Friendly | Morocco | 0–2 | Zambia | Casablanca, Morocco |
| 19:00 UTC+1 | Report | Stadium: Père Jégo Stadium |
v Zambia
| 26 September International Friendly | Morocco | 2–6 | Zambia | Rabat, Morocco |
| 19:00 UTC+1 | Report |
|
Stadium: Moulay Hassan Stadium |
v 
Mozambique
| 5 October 2023 (2023-10-05) 2023 COSAFA WC GS | Zambia | 0–0 | Mozambique | Pretoria, South Africa |
| 15:30 UTC+2 | Report | Stadium: Lucas Moripe Stadium Referee: Eness Gumbo (Malawi) |
v 
Angola
| 8 October 2023 (2023-10-08) 2023 COSAFA WC GS | Zambia | 3–1 | Angola | Johannesburg, South Africa |
| 12:00 UTC+2 |
|
Report |
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Stadium: Dobsonville Stadium Referee: Nteboheleng Setoko (Lesotho) |
v Zambia
| 10 October 2023 (2023-10-10) 2023 COSAFA WC GS | Comoros | 1–5 | Zambia | Johannesburg, South Africa |
| 12:00 UTC+2 |
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Report | Stadium: UJ Stadium Referee: Rosa Hanjavola (Madagascar) |
v 
Zimbabwe
| 13 October 2023 COSAFA SF | Zambia | 1–0 | Zimbabwe | Pretoria, South Africa |
| 12:00 UTC+2 |
|
Report | Stadium: Lucas Moripe Stadium Referee: Akhona Makalima (South Africa) |
v 
Malawi
| 15 October 2023 COSAFA F | Zambia | 1–2 | Malawi | Pretoria, South Africa |
| 15:30 UTC+2 |
|
Report | Stadium: Lucas Moripe Stadium Referee: Antsino Twanyanyukwa (Namibia) |
v 
Mali
| 23–31 October 2024 Olympic qualifying | Zambia | Cancelled | Mali |
v Zambia
| 23–31 October 2024 Olympic qualifying | Mali | Cancelled | Zambia | Bamako, Mali |
| Note: Zambia won on walkover after Mali withdrew. | ||||
v Zambia
| 29 November 2023 (2023-11-29) 2024 AFWCON qualification Second round 2nd leg | Angola | 0–6 | Zambia | Luanda, Angola |
| 16:00 UTC+1 | Report (CAF) |
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Stadium: Estádio 22 de Junho |
v Angola
| 5 December 2023 (2023-12-05) 2024 AFWCON qualification Second round 1st leg | Zambia | 6–0 (12–0 agg.) | Angola | Lusaka, Zambia |
| --:-- UTC±0 | Stadium: Nkoloma Stadium | |||
| Note: Zambia won 12–0 on aggregate. | ||||
2024
v Zambia
| 23 February 2024 (2024-02-23) 2024 Olympic qualifying | Ghana | 0–1 | Zambia | Accra, Ghana |
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Stadium: Accra Sports Stadium |
v Ghana
| 28 February 2024 (2024-02-28) 2024 Olympic qualifying | Zambia | 3–3 (4–3 agg.) | Ghana | Ndola , Zambia |
| Stadium: Levy Mwanawasa Stadium | ||||
| Note: Zambia won 4–3 on aggregate. | ||||
v Morocco
| 5 April 2024 (2024-04-05) 2024 Olympic qualifying | Zambia | 1–2 | Morocco | Ndola, Zambia |
| 17:00 UTC+2 |
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Stadium: Levy Mwanawasa Stadium |
v Zambia
| 9 April 2024 (2024-04-09) 2024 Olympic qualifying | Morocco | 0–2 (a.e.t.) (2–3 agg.) | Zambia | Rabat |
| 20:00 UTC±0 | Stadium: Moulay Hassan Stadium Referee: Salima Mukansanga (Rwanda) | |||
| Note: Zambia won 3–2 on aggregate. | ||||
v Zambia
| 25 July 2024 (2024-07-25) Olympics GS | United States | v | Zambia | Nice, France |
| --:-- | Stadium: Stade de Nice |
v Zambia
| 28 July 2024 (2024-07-28) 2024 Olympics GS | Australia | v | Zambia | Nice, France |
| 19:00 | Report | Stadium: Stade de Nice |
v Germany
| 31 July 2024 (2024-07-31) Olympics GS | Zambia | v | Germany | Saint-Étienne, France |
| 19:00 | Stadium: Stade Geoffroy-Guichard |
Charles Bwale (2014)- Albert Kachinga (2014–2018)[38]
- Bruce Mwape (2018–)
Current squad
The following players were called to the provisional squad for the 2024 Olympic qualifying 4th R on 5 and 9 April 2024.[39]
Caps and goals accurate up to and including 18 April 2021.
| No. | Pos. | Player | Date of birth (age) | Caps | Goals | Club |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1GK | Annie Namonje | |||||
| 1 | 1GK | Ngambo Musole | (1998-06-26) 26 June 1998 (age 25) | Green Buffaloes | ||
| 18 | 1GK | Eunice Sakala | (2002-05-23) 23 May 2002 (age 21) | Nkwazi | ||
| 1GK | Chitete Munsaka | (2000-11-28) 28 November 2000 (age 23) | | |||
| 17 | 2DF | Esther Siamfuko | (2004-08-08) 8 August 2004 (age 19) | 6 | 0 | Green Buffaloes |
| 2DF | Bernadette Mubanga | |||||
| 13 | 2DF | Martha Tembo | (1998-03-08) 8 March 1998 (age 26) | 21 | 0 |  BIIK Shymkent |
| 3 | 2DF | Lushomo Mweemba | (2001-04-10) 10 April 2001 (age 23) | 27 | 1 | Green Buffaloes |
| 23 | 2DF | Vast Phiri | (1996-02-03) 3 February 1996 (age 28) | 1 | 0 | ZESCO United |
| 22 | 3MF | Esther Banda | (2004-11-21) 21 November 2004 (age 19) | 1 | 0 | Green Buffaloes |
| 2DF | Pauline Zulu | (2003-03-03) 3 March 2003 (age 21) | Elite Ladies | |||
| 2 | 2DF | Judith Soko | (2004-03-31) 31 March 2004 (age 20) | 0 | 0 | YASA |
| 2DF | Thelma Chella | |||||
| 10 | 3MF | Grace Chanda | (1997-06-11) 11 June 1997 (age 26) | 28 | 10 | Madrid CFF |
| 3MF | Misozi Zulu | (1994-10-11) 11 October 1994 (age 29) | 12 | 0 |  Hakkarigücü Spor | |
| 14 | 3MF | Ireen Lungu | (1997-10-06) 6 October 1997 (age 26) | 16 | 4 | BIIK Shymkent |
| 24 | 3MF | Rhoda Chileshe | (1998-05-08) 8 May 1998 (age 25) | Indeni Roses | ||
| 10 | 3MF | Comfort Selemani | (2004-02-08) 8 February 2004 (age 20) | Elite Ladies | ||
| 3MF | Salome Phiri | (2002-12-08) 8 December 2002 (age 21) | Green Buffaloes | |||
| 12 | 3MF | Evarine Katongo | (2002-12-29) 29 December 2002 (age 21) | 12 | 0 | Green Buffaloes |
| 21 | 3MF | Avell Chitundu | (1997-07-30) 30 July 1997 (age 26) | 19 | 3 | ZESCO Ndola Girls |
| 3MF | Ruth Mukisi | |||||
| 3MF | Esther Muchinga | |||||
| 3MF | Mapalo Maluba | |||||
| 3MF | Prisca Chilufya | (1999-06-08) 8 June 1999 (age 24) |  Juárez | |||
| 11 | 4FW | Barbra Banda | (2000-03-20) 20 March 2000 (age 24) | 10 | 22 | Orlando Pride |
| 17 | 4FW | Racheal Kundananji | (2000-06-03) 3 June 2000 (age 23) | 7 | 6 | Bay FC |
| 4FW | Eneless Phiri | (2003-06-02) 2 June 2003 (age 20) | Nkwazi Queens | |||
| 4FW | Kabange Mupopo | Green Buffaloes | ||||
| 4FW | Racheal Nachula | (2000-06-03) 3 June 2000 (age 23) | 7 | 6 |  Hapoel Katamon Jerusalem | |
| 4FW | Namasiku Lungowe | ZISD | ||||
| 4FW | Agness Phiri | (2003-04-11) 11 April 2003 (age 21) | | |||
| 4FW | Charity Mubanga | (1992-09-21) 21 September 1992 (age 31) | Zesco | |||
| 4FW | Fridah Kabwe | ZESCO Ndola Girls | ||||
Recent call-ups
The following players had been called up to a squad in 12 months preceding the above draft.
| Pos. | Player | Date of birth (age) | Caps | Goals | Club | Latest call-up |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GK | Catherine Musonda | (1998-02-20) 20 February 1998 (age 26) | 3 | 0 | Hapoel Raanana Women FC |
v. Ghana, 23 February 2024 |
| GK | Loveness Tonge | (2003-11-28) 28 November 2003 (age 20) | 0 | Green Eagles |
v. Ghana, 23 February 2024 | |
| GK | Hazel Nali | (1998-04-04) 4 April 1998 (age 26) | 18 | 0 | Fatih Vatan |
2023 FIFA Women's World Cup INJ |
| GK | Leticia Lungu | (2004-08-07) 7 August 2004 (age 19) | 1 | 0 | ZESCO United |
v. GhanaPRE , 28 February 2024 |
| DF | Natasha Kapombo | INDENI Roses |
v. Ghana, 28 February 2024 | |||
| DF | Margaret Belemu | (1997-02-24) 24 February 1997 (age 27) | 26 | 2 | Hakkarigücü Spor |
2023 FIFA Women's World Cup |
| DF | Agness Musase | (1997-07-11) 11 July 1997 (age 26) | 24 | 0 | Green Buffaloes |
2023 FIFA Women's World Cup |
| DF | Jackline Nkole | (1998-08-05) 5 August 1998 (age 25) | 0 | |
v. Morocco , 22 September 2023 | |
| DF | Mary Mulenga | (1998-04-11) 11 April 1998 (age 26) | Red Arrows |
v. Morocco , 22 September 2023 | ||
| DF | Tabo Miselo | National Assembly |
v. Ghana, 28 February 2024 | |||
| DF | Martha Banda | Green Buffaloes |
v. Ghana, 28 February 2024 | |||
| DF | Mirriam Moono | v. Angola PRE, 22 June 2023 | ||||
| DF | Thelma Cheela | (2004-11-28) 28 November 2004 (age 19) | 0 | |
v. Angola ,5 December 2023 | |
| MF | Mary Mambwe | (2002-10-27) 27 October 2002 (age 21) | |
v. Republic of Ireland , 22 June 2023 | ||
| MF | Hellen Chanda | (1995-05-23) 23 May 1995 (age 28) | Hakkarigücü Spor |
v. Ghana, 28 February 2024 | ||
| MF | Siomala Mapepa | (2002-07-04) 4 July 2002 (age 21) | 11 | 2 | Elite Ladies |
2023 FIFA Women's World Cup |
| MF | Hellen Mubanga | (1995-05-23) 23 May 1995 (age 28) | v. Morocco , 22 September 2023 | |||
| MF | Mary Wilombe | (1997-09-22) 22 September 1997 (age 26) | 22 | 1 | Red Arrows |
v. Morocco , 22 September 2023 |
| MF | Regina Chanda | (2002-06-22) 22 June 2002 (age 21) | |
2023 COSAFA Women's Championship | ||
| MF | Susan Banda | (1990-07-06) 6 July 1990 (age 33) | Red Arrows |
v. Angola, 5 December 2023 | ||
| MF | Marjory Mulenga | ZESCO Ndola Girls |
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| FW | Norin Betani | INDENI Roses |
2024 Olympic qualifying 3rd R † | |||
| FW | Inonge Kaloustian | (2002-11-28) 28 November 2002 (age 21) | ZISD |
v. South Korea , 11 June 2023 | ||
| FW | Ochumba Oseke | (2002-07-01) 1 July 2002 (age 21) | 20 | 4 | Red Arrows |
v. Morocco , 22 September 2023 |
| FW | Maylan Mulenga | (2000-05-17) 17 May 2000 (age 23) | Green Buffaloes |
2023 COSAFA Women's Championship | ||
| FW | Rita Kaoma Mwila | |
2023 COSAFA Women's Championship | |||
| FW | Natasha Nanyangwe | (1999-07-27) 27 July 1999 (age 24) | 3 | 0 | Green Buffaloes |
2023 COSAFA Women's Championship |
| FW | Sarah Jere | |
v. Angola PRE, 22 June 2023 | |||
| FW | Florence Banda | National Assembly |
v. GhanaPRE , 28 February 2024 | |||
INJ Injured player. | ||||||
Previous squads
- FIFA Women's World Cup
- Africa Women Cup of Nations
- COSAFA Women's Championship
- 2020 COSAFA Women's Championship squad
- 2022 COSAFA Women's Championship squad
- 2023 COSAFA Women's Championship squad
- Turkish Women's Cup
FIFA Women's World Cup
It made its World Cup debut on 22 July 2023.[40]
Olympic Games
Africa Cup
| Year | Round | Matches | Wins | Draws | Losses | GF | GA | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1991 | Withdrew | |||||||
| 1995 | Quarterfinals | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 5 | 11 | |
 1998 |
did not enter | |||||||
| 2000 | ||||||||
| 2002 |
did not qualify | |||||||
| 2004 |
did not enter | |||||||
| 2006 |
did not qualify | |||||||
 2008 | ||||||||
| 2010 |
did not enter | |||||||
| 2012 |
did not qualify | |||||||
 2014 | Group stage | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 9 | |
 2016 |
did not qualify | |||||||
| 2018 | Group stage | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 6 | 5 | |
| 2022 |
Third place | 6 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 7 | 3 | |
| 2024 |
Qualified | |||||||
| Total | 14 | 4 | 4 | 6 | 19 | 28 | ||
African Games
COSAFA Championship
| Year | Round | Pld | W | D* | L | GS | GA | GD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2002 | 3rd | |||||||
| 2006 | 3rd | |||||||
| 2008 | ||||||||
| 2011 | Group stage | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 5 | 7 | −1 |
| 2017 | 3rd | 5 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 18 | 9 | +2 |
| 2018 | 4th | 5 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 6 | 2 | +2 |
| 2019 | Runner up | 5 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 22 | 3 | +19 |
| 2020 | 3rd | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 9 | 3 | +6 |
| 2021 | 3rd | 5 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 11 | 2 | +9 |
| 2023 |
Runners-up | 5 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 10 | 4 | +6 |
| Total | 31 | 16 | 7 | 8 | 81 | 30 | +43 |
- *Draws include knockout matches decided on penalty kicks.
Turkish Cup
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