Banyana Banyana’s interim head coach, Desiree Ellis and Zambia coach, Albert Kachinga have named their official 20-player squads to take part in the upcoming 2017 COSAFA tournament this month.

The COSAFA Women’s Championship gets underway in Bulawayo on the 13th of September to the 24th of September 2017.

Zambia, together with Malawi and Madagascar are in Group A with hosts and holders, Zimbabwe.

Zambia Squad
Goalkeepers: Nkhoma Chiko, Catherine Musonda, Hazel Nali
Defenders: Grace Zulu, Anita Mulenga, Annie Kibanji, Jane Chalwe, Lwendo Chisamu

Midfielders: Judith Zulu, Rachael Lungu, Rhoda Chileshe, Esther Mukwasa, Ireen Lungu, Milika Limwanya, Mary Wilombe

Strikers : Grace Chanda, Misozi Zulu, Noria Sosala, Barbra Banda, Rachael Nachula

South Africa Squad
Goalkeepers: Andile Dlamini (Mamelodi Sundowns), Yolula Tsawe (Jvw Fc), Roxanne Barker (Cape Town Roses)

Defenders:Nothando Vilakazi, Koketso Tlailane, Noko Matlou, Bambanani Nolufefe, Lebo Ramalepe, Regina Mogolola, Zanele Nhlapo

Midfielders:Nompumelelo Nyandeni, Leandra Smeda, Refiloe Jane, Rachel Sebati, Kholosa Biyana, Nkoikoi Mabina, Thembi Kgatlana

Strikers:Rhoda Mulaudzi, Chantelle Esau, Nwabisa Kolisi