2025 COSAFA Women's Championship
| Tournament details | |
|---|---|
| Host country | South Africa |
| City | Polokwane |
| Dates | 18 February – 1 March 2026 |
| Teams | 11 (from 1 sub-confederation) |
| Venue | 3 (in 1 host city) |
| Final positions | |
| Champions | Namibia (1st title) |
| Runners-up | South Africa |
| Third place | Zambia |
| Fourth place | Zimbabwe |
| Tournament statistics | |
| Matches played | 19 |
| Goals scored | 46 (2.42 per match) |
| Top scorer(s) | Makhotso Moalosi Deborah Henry Ireen Khumalo Rutendo Makore (3 goals each) |
| Best player | Zenatha Coleman |
| Best goalkeeper | Melissa Matheus |
| Fair play award | Zambia |
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The 2025 COSAFA Women's Championship, officially known as the 2025 Hollywoodbets COSAFA Women's Championship for sponsorship purposes, was the thirteenth edition of the COSAFA Women's Championship, the annual international women's association football championship was contested by the women's national teams of Southern Africa. Initially set to be held in the fall of 2025, the tournament was pushed to early 2026 due to the host's unavailability. South Africa hosted the tournament for the eighth straight edition from 18 February to 1 March 2026.
Zambia were the defending champions, having won their second title after beating South Africa 4–3 on penalties following a scoreless draw. However, they were unable to retain the trophy, as they were eliminated by eventual champions Namibia in the semi-finals. The Brave Gladiators went on to secure their maiden women's football title, defeating hosts South Africa 2–1 after extra time in the final. Zimbabwe's Rutendo Makore claimed the Golden Boot after scoring three goals throughout the tournament. Meanwhile, Namibia's forward Zenatha Coleman was awarded the Golden Ball after being voted the competition's best player. Her teammate Melissa Matheus secured the Golden Glove, presented to the tournament's top-performing goalkeeper.