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Zambia
Shirt badge/Association crest
Nickname(s)Copper Queens[1][2]
AssociationFAZ
ConfederationCAF (Africa)
Sub-confederationCOSAFA (Southern Africa)
Head coachBruce Mwape
CaptainBarbra Banda
FIFA codeZAM
First colours
Second colours
Third colours
FIFA ranking
Current 62 Increase 2 (16 August 2024)[3]
Highest62 (August 2024)
Lowest131 (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
Appearances1 (first in 2023)
Best resultGroup stage (2023)
Africa Cup of Nations
Appearances4 (first in 1995)
Best resultThird place (2022)
Summer Olympics
Appearances2 (first in 2020)
Best resultGroup stage (2020, 2024)

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.

History

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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

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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

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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

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Zambia qualified for the 2023 FIFA Women's World Cup, making the country the first landlocked nation in Africa to qualify for a senior World Cup in either gender.[36] By reaching the semi-finals of the 2022 Women's Africa Cup of Nations it secured qualification.[37] 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.[38] Their final game, which was played against Costa Rica, ended with a 3-1 win to Zambia[39] as they placed third within Group C on three points. In this game Barbra Banda scored Zambia's first World Cup goal, which was also the 1,000th goal in Women's World Cup history.[39]

Fixtures

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Main article: Zambia women's national football team results
Legend

  Win   Draw   Loss   Void and postponed   Fixture

2023

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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)
Stadium: Estádio 22 de Junho
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

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23 February 2024 (2024-02-23) 2024 Olympic qualifying Ghana  0–1  Zambia Accra, Ghana
 Stadium: Accra Sports Stadium
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.
5 April 2024 (2024-04-05) 2024 Olympic qualifying Zambia  1–2  Morocco Ndola, Zambia
17:00 UTC+2
Stadium: Levy Mwanawasa Stadium
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.
13 July Friendly New Zealand  1–1  Zambia Vichy, France
Kitching 67' (pen.) Chileshe 49' Stadium: Stade Louis Darragon
25 July 2024 (2024-07-25) Olympics GS United States  3–0  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  Zambia Nice, France
19:00 Report Stadium: Stade de Nice
31 July 2024 (2024-07-31) Olympics GS Zambia  1–4  Germany Saint-Étienne, France
19:00 Stadium: Stade Geoffroy-Guichard
24 October 2024 (2024-10-24) 2024 COSAFA WC GS Zambia  3–0  Angola Ibhayi, South Africa
12:00 UTC+2
Report Stadium: Isaac Wolfson Stadium
Referee: Grace Gimo (Zimbabwe)
29 October 2024 (2024-10-29) 2024 COSAFA WC GS Zambia  7–0  Comoros Gqeberha, South Africa
12:00 UTC+2
Report Stadium: Madibaz Stadium
Referee: Antsino Twanyanyukwa (Namibia)
31 October 2024 (2024-10-31) 2024 COSAFA WC SF Malawi  0–2  Zambia Ibhayi, South Africa
12:00 UTC+2 Report
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)		  South Africa Ibhayi, South Africa
15:00 UTC+2 Report Stadium: Isaac Wolfson Stadium
Referee: Antsino Twanyanyukwa (Namibia)
Penalties

Managers

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Players

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See also: Category:Zambia women's international footballers

Current squad

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The following players were called as squad for the 2024 Summer Olympics in July 2024.[41]

Caps and goals accurate up to and including 18 April 2021.

No. Pos. Player Date of birth (age) Caps Goals Club
1 1GK Catherine Musonda (1998-02-20) 20 February 1998 (age 26) 3 0
18 1GK Ngambo Musole (1998-06-26) 26 June 1998 (age 26) Zambia Green Buffaloes
1GK Eunice Sakala (2002-05-23) 23 May 2002 (age 22) Zambia Nkwazi
13 2DF Martha Tembo (1998-03-08) 8 March 1998 (age 26) 21 0 Turkey Hakkarigücü Spor
3 2DF Lushomo Mweemba (2001-04-10) 10 April 2001 (age 23) 27 1 Turkey Hakkarigücü Spor
4 2DF Esther Siamfuko (2004-08-08) 8 August 2004 (age 20) 6 0 Zambia Green Buffaloes
2 2DF Diana Banda (2002-09-05) September 5, 2002 (age 22) Zambia Green Buffaloes
5 2DF Pauline Zulu (2003-03-03) 3 March 2003 (age 21) Zambia Elite Ladies
2DF Vast Phiri (1996-02-03) 3 February 1996 (age 28) 1 0 Zambia ZESCO United
16 2DF Esther Muchinga (2000-11-16) November 16, 2000 (age 23)
10 3MF Grace Chanda (1997-06-11) 11 June 1997 (age 27) 28 10 Spain Madrid CFF
7 3MF Misozi Zulu (1994-10-11) 11 October 1994 (age 30) 12 0 Turkey Hakkarigücü Spor
15 3MF Hellen Chanda (1995-05-23) 23 May 1995 (age 29) Turkey Hakkarigücü Spor
6 3MF Rhoda Chileshe (1998-05-08) 8 May 1998 (age 26) Zambia Indeni Roses
12 3MF Avell Chitundu (1997-07-30) 30 July 1997 (age 27) 19 3 Zambia ZESCO Ndola Girls
3MF Mary Wilombe (1997-09-22) 22 September 1997 (age 27) 22 1 Zambia Red Arrows
14 3MF Prisca Chilufya (1999-06-08) 8 June 1999 (age 25) Mexico Juárez
11 4FW Barbra Banda (2000-03-20) 20 March 2000 (age 24) 10 22 United States Orlando Pride
17 4FW Racheal Kundananji (2000-06-03) 3 June 2000 (age 24) 7 6 United States Bay FC
9 4FW Kabange Mupopo (1992-09-12) September 12, 1992 (age 32) Zambia Green Buffaloes
4FW Racheal Nachula (2000-06-03) 3 June 2000 (age 24) 7 6 Israel Hapoel Katamon Jerusalem [he]
8 4FW Ochumba Oseke (2002-07-01) 1 July 2002 (age 22) 20 4 Zambia Red Arrows

Recent call-ups

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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 Chitete Munsaka (2000-11-28) 28 November 2000 (age 23) Zambia 2024 Summer Olympics
GK Annie Namonje v. Morocco, 9 April 2024PRE
GK Loveness Tonge (2003-11-28) 28 November 2003 (age 20) 0 Zambia Green Eagles v. Ghana, 23 February 2024
GK Leticia Lungu (2004-08-07) 7 August 2004 (age 20) 1 0 Zambia ZESCO United v. GhanaPRE, 28 February 2024
DF Esther Banda (2004-11-21) 21 November 2004 (age 19) 1 0 Zambia Green Buffaloes 2024 Summer Olympics PRE
DF Judith Soko (2004-03-31) 31 March 2004 (age 20) 0 0 Zambia YASA 2024 Summer Olympics PRE
DF Thelma Chella 2024 Summer Olympics PRE
DF Natasha Kapombo Zambia INDENI Roses 2024 Summer Olympics PRE
DF Margaret Belemu (1997-02-24) 24 February 1997 (age 27) 26 2 China Shanghai Rural Commercial Bank [zh] 2024 Summer Olympics PRE
DF Mary Mulenga (1998-04-11) 11 April 1998 (age 26) Zambia Red Arrows 2024 Summer Olympics PRE
DF Bernadette Mubanga v. Morocco, 9 April 2024
DF Tabo Miselo Zambia National Assembly v. Ghana, 28 February 2024
DF Martha Banda Zambia Green Buffaloes v. Ghana, 28 February 2024
DF Thelma Cheela (2004-11-28) 28 November 2004 (age 19) 0 Zambia v. Angola ,5 December 2023
MF Ireen Lungu (1997-10-06) 6 October 1997 (age 27) 16 4 China Jiangsu Yinhao 2024 Summer Olympics PRE
MF Comfort Selemani (2004-02-08) 8 February 2004 (age 20) Zambia Elite Ladies 2024 Summer Olympics PRE
MF Evarine Katongo (2002-12-29) 29 December 2002 (age 21) 12 0 Zambia Green Buffaloes 2024 Summer Olympics PRE
MF Salome Phiri (2002-12-08) 8 December 2002 (age 21) Zambia Green Buffaloes v. Morocco, 9 April 2024
MF Ruth Mukisi v. Morocco, 9 April 2024
MF Mapalo Maluba v. Morocco, 9 April 2024
MF Susan Banda (1990-07-06) 6 July 1990 (age 34) Zambia Red Arrows v. Angola, 5 December 2023
FW Eneless Phiri (2003-06-02) 2 June 2003 (age 21) Zambia Nkwazi Queens 2024 Summer Olympics PRE
FW Agness Phiri (2003-04-11) 11 April 2003 (age 21) Zambia 2024 Summer Olympics PRE
FW Charity Mubanga (1992-09-21) 21 September 1992 (age 32) Zambia Zesco 2024 Summer Olympics PRE
FW Namasiku Lungowe Zambia ZISD 2024 Summer Olympics PRE
FW Fridah Kabwe Zambia ZESCO Ndola Girls 2024 Summer Olympics PRE
FW Hellen Mubanga Zambia ZESCO Ndola Girls 2024 Summer Olympics PRE
FW Florence Banda Zambia National Assembly v. GhanaPRE, 28 February 2024
FW Norin Betani Zambia INDENI Roses 2024 Olympic qualifying 3rd R †

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.

Previous squads

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FIFA Women's World Cup
Africa Women Cup of Nations
COSAFA Women's Championship
Turkish Women's Cup

Competitive record

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FIFA Women's World Cup

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

Zambia made its World Cup debut on 22 July 2023.[42]

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
Total 3 1 0 2 3 11

Olympic Games

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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
Total 2/5 6 0 1 5 13 28

Africa Cup

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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

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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

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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

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Year Round Pld W D L GF GA GD
2021 Withdrew[43]
Total

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