Women's National Football Team Competitive Record
Tracking the journey of a national football team provides critical insight into its growth, challenges, and milestones on the international stage. This record outlines the competitive history of the women's national team across global, continental, and regional tournaments, detailing their participation and performance metrics.
Key Facts
- FIFA Women's World Cup: The team has not yet qualified for the tournament, including the 2023 edition.
- Olympic Games: The team has not participated in any Summer Olympics to date.
- Africa Women Cup of Nations: The team has struggled to qualify for the finals, with several periods of non-entry or withdrawal.
- COSAFA Women's Championship: This regional tournament represents the team's most active competitive history, with a highlight being a third-place finish in 2023.
Global Tournament Performance
The team's pursuit of global recognition is measured by their attempts to enter the world's most prestigious competitions. To date, the team has not appeared in the FIFA Women's World Cup, with the 2023 cycle ending in a failure to qualify. The 2027 tournament remains to be determined.
Similarly, the team has no record of participation in the Summer Olympics. Records show they did not enter in 1996 and failed to qualify for subsequent editions through 2024.
[ไม่มีภาพประกอบ]Continental and Regional Competitions
At the continental level, the team competes in the Africa Women Cup of Nations (formerly the African Women's Championship). Their history here is marked by inconsistency, including a withdrawal in 1998 and several instances of not entering or failing to qualify, most recently in 2022 and 2024.
The African Games have seen similar results, with the team failing to qualify for the 2007, 2011, 2019, and 2023 editions.
COSAFA Women's Championship
The COSAFA Women's Championship, a regional tournament for Southern African nations, is where the team has seen the most consistent action. While early appearances in 2002 and 2006 saw mixed results, the team has become a regular participant in the group stages.
A significant milestone was achieved in 2023, where the team secured a third-place finish, recording 3 wins and 1 draw across 5 matches with a goal difference of +4. Most recently, in 2025, the team competed in the group stage, winning one of their two matches.
[ไม่มีภาพประกอบ]Competitive Summary Table
| Tournament | Best Result | Total Appearances | Status/Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| FIFA Women's World Cup | Did not qualify | 0/10 | Awaiting 2027 |
| Olympic Games | Did not qualify | 0/8 | No entries recorded |
| Africa Women Cup of Nations | Did not qualify | 0/14 | Includes withdrawals/non-entries |
| African Games | Did not qualify | 0/4 | 2007, 2011, 2019, 2023 |
| COSAFA Women's Championship | Third Place | Multiple | 6 Wins, 4 Draws, 12 Losses |
Frequently Asked Questions
Has the team ever qualified for the FIFA Women's World Cup?
No, the team has not yet qualified for any FIFA Women's World Cup, including the most recent 2023 tournament.
What is the team's best performance in the COSAFA Women's Championship?
The team's best performance was achieving third place in the 2023 COSAFA Women's Championship.
How has the team fared in the Africa Women Cup of Nations?
The team has not yet qualified for the finals of the Africa Women Cup of Nations, with records showing various periods of non-entry, withdrawal, or failure to qualify.
Has the team participated in the Summer Olympics?
No, the team has not entered or qualified for any Summer Olympics between 1996 and 2024.
What are the overall statistics for the team in the COSAFA tournament?
Across their COSAFA appearances, the team has played 22 matches, resulting in 6 wins, 4 draws, and 12 losses, with 29 goals scored and 49 goals conceded.