Brave Gladiators head coach Lucky Kakuva has named his final squad for next week’s Women African Nations Cup (Wafcon) qualifier against Zambia.
This final selection comes after a rigorous and intensive three-week training camp, during which the technical team assessed the players’ readiness for the upcoming challenge.
The Brave Gladiators are set to face Zambia in a decisive second round of the 2026 Wafcon qualifiers. Kakuva’s side face Zambia on 22 October at the Dobsonville Stadium in Johannesburg at 15h00, while the returnm leg will be in Zambia on 28 October.
Gladiators defender, Lovisa Mulunga said the team is well prepared and looking forward to the match.
“We have been preparing well for the final round of the qualifiers and the team has shown committment and dedication since we started. The coaches have set out a clear game plan against Zambia and I strongly believe we can deliver a strong performance against the Copper Queens,” she said.
The Brave Gladiators squad is as follows:
Goalkeepers: Melissa Matheus, Lydia Eixas, Gwenneth Narises.
Defenders: Utuzivira Kahiriri, Iina Katuta, Lovisa Mulunga, Emma Naris, Lorraine Jossob, Julia Rutjindo, Lydiana Nanamus.
Midfielders: Asteria Angula, Memory Ngonda, Hilma Kanyama, Twelikondjele Amukoto, Millicent Hikuam, Thomalina Adams,
Forwards: Zenatha Coleman, Ivonne Kooper, Juliana Blou, Nancy Lebang, Leena Alweendo, Muhinatjo Hanavi, Veweziwa Kotjipati.
