The CAF Women's Champions League COSAFA Qualifiers, branded as the COSAFA Women's Champions League, is an annual qualification tournament for the CAF Women's Champions League organized by COSAFA for its nations. Established in 2021, it has been sponsored by South African sports betting company, Hollywoodbets.
History In 2020, CAF announced the launch of the CAF Women's Champions League with each of the six sub confederations to hold qualifiers with the winners to represent them at the main tournament.
In April 2021, COSAFA announced the launch for the inaugural COSAFA Women's Champions League and confirmed the eight team to participate. Prison XI from Botswana were replaced by Double Action as the former turned down the invitation citing logistical issues.
The inaugural edition was held from 26 August - 4 September 2021 in Durban, South Africa. Mamelodi Sundowns from South Africa defeated Black Rhinos Queens from Zimbabwe 3–0 in the final.
The second edition was held from 7–13 August 2022 in Durban, South Africa. Green Buffaloes from Zambia defeated Mamelodi Sundowns from South Africa 6-5 via penalties after the match ended in goalless draw.
The third edition was held from 30 August - 8 September 2023 in Durban, South Africa. Mamelodi Sundowns from South Africa defeated Double Action Ladies from Botswana 2–0 in the final.
The 2024 edition was held from 15–24 August 2024 in Blantyre, Malawi. The University of the Western Cape from South Africa defeated Gaborone United Ladies from Botswana 9-8 via penalties after the match ended in a 1–1 draw.
The 2025 edition was held from 22–31 August 2025 in Johannesburg, South Africa. Gaborone United from Botswana defeated ZESCO Ndola from Zambia 4-3 via penalties after the match ended in a 1–1 draw.
The 2026 edition was held from 20–29 August 2026 in Gaborone, Botswana. Mamelodi Sundowns from South Africa defeated ZESCO Ndola from Zambia 2–1 in the final.
Results SeasonChampionScoreRunner-upRefs. Mamelodi Sundowns Black Rhinos Queens Green Buffaloes Mamelodi Sundowns Mamelodi Sundowns Double Action University of the Western Cape Gaborone United Gaborone United ZESCO Ndola Mamelodi Sundowns ZESCO Ndola
Records and statistics TournamentBest PlayerGolden BootGoalsGolden Glove Fair playRef2021 Rutendo Makore Melinda Kgadiete Precious Mudyiwa -2022 Melinda Kgadiete Ireen Lungu Aisha Mbwana Double Action2023Lesego Radiakanyo Andisiwe Mgcoyi Andile Dlamini Double Action2024 Keitumetse Dithebe Bongeka Gamede Siphesihle Dlamini University of the Western Cape Siphilisiwe Ndlovu2025Eneless Phiri Gaonyadiwe Ontlametse Tlamelo Pheresi ZESCO Ndola2026Karabo DhlaminiRefilwe TholakeleAndile Dlamini ZESCO Ndola
Performance by nation
NationWinnersRunners-up3rd Places4th placesWinnerRunners-up3rd Place4th place410012212010100001000010001
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