The Zimbabwe women's national football team is the national women's football team of Zimbabwe and is overseen by the Zimbabwe Football Association (ZIFA). As of June 2017, they are ranked 86th in the world.[2]
Nickname(s) | Mighty Warriors | ||
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Association | Zimbabwe Football Association | ||
Confederation | CAF | ||
Sub-confederation | COSAFA (Southern Africa) | ||
Head coach | Sithethelelwe Sibanda | ||
Captain | Talent Mandaza | ||
FIFA code | ZIM | ||
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FIFA ranking | |||
Current | 127 1 (13 October 2022)[1] | ||
Highest | 82 (December 2013) | ||
Lowest | 128 (August 2022) | ||
First international | |||
Zimbabwe 4–0 Lesotho (Harare, Zimbabwe; 30 July 2000) | |||
Biggest win | |||
Zimbabwe 15–0 Lesotho (Harare, Zimbabwe; 19 April 2002) | |||
Biggest defeat | |||
Nigeria 6–0 Zimbabwe (Johannesburg, South Africa; 21 November 2000) | |||
African Women's Championship | |||
Appearances | 4 (first in 1991) | ||
Best result | 4th (2000) | ||
Summer Olympics | |||
Appearances | 1 (first in 2016) | ||
Best result | 12th (2016) |
Their first competitive international match was played in the 2000 African Women's Championship, when they drew against Uganda 2–2 on 11 November 2000. They actually were in the draw for the 1991 edition, but withdrew from the tournament before playing a match.
Their best result in the African Women's Championship was fourth in 2000. They have never qualified for the World Cup.
They qualified for the 2016 Olympic football tournament, and finished last in their group (containing Canada, Germany, and Australia) after losing 6–1 to Germany, 3–1 to Canada and 6–1 to Australia.
Zimbabwe were slated to appear at the 1991 African Women's Championship, but withdrew before their first round match with Zambia.[3] In June 1997 the team played South Africa at FNB Stadium in a curtain raiser to the men's Nelson Mandela Challenge.[4][5] In 2003 the team's star player Yesmore Mutero publicly accused the national coach Shacky Tauro of infecting her with HIV during extramarital sex. Tauro denied the claims but abruptly left his job. Mutero died in 2004, followed by Tauro in 2009.[6] A subsequent inquiry into allegations of widespread sexual abuse of Zimbabwe's female footballers was botched by ZIFA.[7][8]
In the COSAFA Women's Championship they finished second in 2002 and fourth in 2006. In 2011 they were crowned champions.[9]
In addition to covering up sexual abuse, ZIFA have provided inadequate and dangerous training facilities, failed to arrange preparation matches, withheld contractual payment and bonuses, refused to pay for travel to away matches and refused to pay for treatment of injured players.[10][11] As a reward for qualifying for the 2016 Africa Women Cup of Nations, each player was given $50 to buy a dress.[12] The players performed at the 2016 Olympics despite being owed $3,500 each from the association.[13] Upon their return from Brazil, no ZIFA officials greeted the players who were given either $5 or $15 to travel home. An editorial in The Standard newspaper said: "Friday’s debacle at the airport exposed the Zifa president for what he is — a loud mouth failure who is taking Zimbabwean football to the gutter."[14]
The following is a list of match results in the last 12 months, as well as any future matches that have been scheduled.
Win Draw Lose Fixture
20 October 2022 AFWCON qualification First round first leg | Zimbabwe | 3–1 | Eswatini | Harare, Zimbabwe |
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Stadium: National Sports Stadium Referee: Akhona Makalima (South Africa) |
26 October 2022 AFWCON qualification First round second leg | Eswatini | 0–3 (1–6 agg.) | Zimbabwe | Manzini, Eswatini |
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Stadium: Mavuso Sports Centre | |
Note: Zimbabwe won 6–1 on aggregate. |
18 February 2022 AFWCON qualification Second round first leg | Zimbabwe | 1–3 | Botswana | Harare |
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Stadium: National Sports Stadium Referee: Vistoria Shangula (Namibia) |
23 February 2022 AFWCON qualification Second round second leg | Botswana | 0–2 (3–3 (a) agg.) | Zimbabwe | Francistown |
Report | Stadium: Francistown Stadium Referee: Gloria Sambumba (Zambia) | |||
Note: 3–3 on aggregate. Botswana won on away goals. |
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Position | Name | Ref. |
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Head coach | Sithethelelwe Sibanda | |
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The following players were called up for the 2022 AFWCON qualification Second round. A preliminary squad was announced on 1 February 2022.[15]
Caps and goals accurate up to and including 17 April 2021.
No. | Pos. | Player | Date of birth (age) | Club | ||
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1GK | Leona Bhunu | Bulawayo Chiefs | ||||
1GK | Lindiwe Magwede | (1991-12-01) 1 December 1991 (age 30) | Herentals | |||
1GK | Precious Mudyiwa | (1998-02-02) 2 February 1998 (age 24) | Black Rhinos | |||
1GK | Cynthia Shonga | (2000-06-18) 18 June 2000 (age 22) | Harare City | |||
2DF | Moreblessing Bwende | (2001-08-01) 1 August 2001 (age 21) | Harare City | |||
2DF | Eunice Chibanda | (1993-03-26) 26 March 1993 (age 29) | Black Rhinos | |||
2DF | Liliosa Kandemiri | Blue Swallows | ||||
2DF | Vimbai Mharadzi | Blue Swallows | ||||
2DF | Pureté Mugayi | Black Rhinos | ||||
2DF | Talent Mukwanda | (1993-04-24) 24 April 1993 (age 29) | Herentals | |||
2DF | Edline Mutumbami | (1996-10-13) 13 October 1996 (age 26) | Blue Swallows | |||
2DF | Nobukhosi Ncube | (1993-02-17) 17 February 1993 (age 29) | Correctional Services | |||
3MF | Danai Bhobho | (1992-12-01) 1 December 1992 (age 29) | Simba | |||
3MF | Ennerty Chemhere | Ubuntu Queens | ||||
3MF | Mavis Chirandu | (1995-01-15) 15 January 1995 (age 27) | Black Rhinos | |||
3MF | Shyline Dambamuromo | (2000-04-04) 4 April 2000 (age 22) | Faith Drive | |||
3MF | Berita Kabwe | (1990-12-17) 17 December 1990 (age 31) | Rivers Angels | |||
3MF | Alice Moyo | Faith Drive | ||||
3MF | Emmaculate Msipa | (1992-06-07) 7 June 1992 (age 30) | Ramat HaSharon | |||
3MF | Priviledge Mupeti | (1997-09-29) 29 September 1997 (age 25) | Black Rhinos | |||
3MF | Marjory Nyaumwe | (1987-07-10) 10 July 1987 (age 35) | Correctional Services | |||
4FW | Dinah Banda | (2001-01-27) 27 January 2001 (age 21) | Queen Lozikeyi Academy | |||
4FW | Melody Chikoore | Faith Drive | ||||
4FW | Christobel Katona | (1999-02-13) 13 February 1999 (age 23) | Black Rhinos | |||
4FW | Maudy Mafuruse | (1999-04-24) 24 April 1999 (age 23) | Faith Drive | |||
4FW | Rutendo Makore | (1992-09-30) 30 September 1992 (age 30) | Black Rhinos | |||
4FW | Shamiso Mutasa | (1994-06-09) 9 June 1994 (age 28) | Herentals | |||
4FW | Natasha Ndowa | (1998-01-03) 3 January 1998 (age 24) | Blue Swallows | |||
4FW | Rudo Neshamba | (1992-02-10) 10 February 1992 (age 30) | Ramat HaSharon |
The following players have been called up to the squad in the past 12 months.
Pos. | Player | Date of birth (age) | Caps | Goals | Club | Latest call-up |
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DF | Egness Tumbare | (1993-07-31) 31 July 1993 (age 29) | - | - | Harare City | 2021 COSAFA Women's Championship |
DF | Sheila Makoto | (1990-01-14) 14 January 1990 (age 32) | - | - | Blue Swallows | 2021 COSAFA Women's Championship |
*Active players in bold, statistics correct as of 30 August 2021.
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Top goalscorers
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FIFA Women's World Cup record | |||||||||
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Year | Result | Position | GP | W | D* | L | GF | GA | GD |
1991 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | |
1995 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | |
1999 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | |
2003 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | |
2007 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | |
2011 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | |
2015 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | |
2019 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | |
2023 | 'Did Not Qualify' | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Total | 0/9 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Summer Olympics record | ||||||||
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Year | Result | GP | W | D* | L | GF | GA | GD |
1996 | Did not qualify | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
2000 | Did not qualify | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
2004 | Did not qualify | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
2008 | Did not qualify | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
2012 | Did not qualify | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
2016 | Group Stage | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 15 | −12 |
2021 | Did not qualify | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
2024 | To be determined | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Total | 1/7 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 15 | −12 |
Zimbabwe qualified for the 2016 Olympic Games after beating Zambia 2–2 on away goals, Côte d'Ivoire via a walkover, and Cameroon 2–2 on away goals. They qualified along with South Africa, who finished last in their group as well.
They were drawn into a group with Germany, Canada, and Australia, and were the only team in the women's tournament to lose all of their games.
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Pld | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | Qualification |
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1 | Canada | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 2 | +5 | 9 | Quarter-finals |
2 | Germany | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 9 | 5 | +4 | 4 | |
3 | Australia | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 8 | 5 | +3 | 4 | |
4 | Zimbabwe | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 15 | −12 | 0 |
Canada | 3–1 | Zimbabwe |
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Beckie 7', 35' Sinclair 19' (pen.) |
Report (Rio2016) Report (FIFA) |
Chirandu 86' |
Australia | 6–1 | Zimbabwe |
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Report (Rio2016) Report (FIFA) |
Msipa 90+1' |
Africa Women Cup of Nations record | ||||||||
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Year | Round | GP | W | D | L | GS | GA | |
1991 | Withdrew in Quarterfinals | |||||||
1995 | Did not enter | |||||||
1998 | Did not enter | |||||||
2000 | Fourth Place | 5 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 8 | 17 | |
2002 | Group Stage | 3 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 4 | |
2004 | Group Stage | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 4 | |
2006 | Withdrew in Qualification | |||||||
2008 | Did not qualify | |||||||
2010 | Did not enter | |||||||
2012 | Did not qualify | |||||||
2014 | Did not qualify | |||||||
2016 | Group Stage | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 3 | |
2018 | Did not qualify | |||||||
2020 | Cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic | |||||||
2022 | 'Did Not Qualify' | |||||||
Total | 12/12 | 49 | 20 | 10 | 19 | 60 | 77 |
African Games record | |||||||
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Year | Round | GP | W | D | L | GS | GA |
2003 | 1R | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 6 |
2007 | - | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
2011 | 1R | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 8 |
2015 | - | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
2019 | - | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
2023 | TBD | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Total | 2/5 | 6 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 9 | 14 |
COSAFA Women's Championship record | |||||||||
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Year | Round | Pld | W | D* | L | GS | GA | GD | |
2002 | Runner-up | ||||||||
2006 | 4th | ||||||||
2008 | ?? | ||||||||
2011 | Winner | 5 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 16 | 2 | +14 | |
2017 | Runner-up | 5 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 13 | 6 | +7 | |
2018 | groupe stage | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 2 | +3 | |
2019 | 3rd | 3 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 19 | 4 | +15 | |
2020 | groupe stage | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 2 | −2 | |
2021 | groupe stage | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 4 | +1 | |
Total | Group stage | 3 |
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The list shown below shows the Djibouti national football team all−time international record against opposing nations.
*As of xxxxxx after match against xxxx.
Against | Pld | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Confederation |
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*As ofxxxxx after match against xxxxx.
The following table shows Djibouti's all-time official international record per opponent:
Opponent | Pld | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | W% | Confederation |
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