WINDHOEK, May 7 — The Namibia Football Association (NFA) on Tuesday announced the final 20-player squad that will represent the nation as host of the Council of Southern Africa Football Associations (COSAFA) U-17 Girls’ Championship. The tournament is scheduled to take place in the country’s capital, Windhoek, from May 10 to 17.
The selection of the final squad followed a two-day trial process conducted from May 1 to 3. The 20-player roster comprises two goalkeepers, seven defenders, seven midfielders, and four forwards, as confirmed by the NFA.
Namibia is pitted in Group A, alongside Malawi and the Comoros. Group B comprises defending champion Zambia, Mozambique, and Mauritius, while Group C is made up of Lesotho, Botswana, and Zimbabwe. The group winners will advance to the semifinals, along with the best second-placed team. (Xinhua)
