ZESCO Ndola Girls

ZESCO Ndola Girls — Zambian women's football club competing in CAF Women's Champions League COSAFA qualifier, runners-up in 2026 final.

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August 2026
4 AugMmegi
In a tournament draw held this morning at the Gaborone International Convention Centre, the Red Roses will begin title defence in Group A, against Zimbabwe's Herentals Queens, Zambia's ZESCO Ndola Girls and Lesotho Defence Force (LDF). …
Red Roses learn title defence route

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Tholakele scores seven goals, wins Golden Boot at CAF qualifier

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Botswana international Refilwe Tholakele finished the CAF Women's Champions League COSAFA Qualifier as the tournament's leading scorer with seven goals, including both goals in Mamelodi Sundowns Ladies' 2-1 victory over Zambia's ZESCO Ndola Girls in the final, earning the Golden Boot and helping Sundowns secure the COSAFA region's place at the CAF Women's Champions League finals.

31 August 2026 · Daily News Botswana →

Yesterday

Tholakele scores seven goals, wins Golden Boot at CAF qualifier
Botswana international Refilwe Tholakele finished the CAF Women's Champions League COSAFA Qualifier as the tournament's leading scorer with seven goals, including both goals in Mamelodi Sundowns Ladies' 2-1 victory over Zambia's ZESCO Ndola Girls in the final, earning the Golden Boot and helping Sundowns secure the COSAFA region's place at the CAF Women's Champions League finals.
31 August 2026 · Daily News Botswana →

Thursday 27 August

Red Roses lose 5-0 to Sundowns in Women's Championship semi-final
Defending champions Red Roses were defeated 5-0 by South African side Sundowns in the semi-final at GU Stadium, ending their bid for a third successive final. Red Roses will now face Malawi's Silver Strikers in the third-place playoff, while Sundowns play ZESCO Ndola Girls in the final for the region's CAF Women's Champions League place.
27 August 2026 · Mmegi →
Red Roses face Sundowns in women's football semi-final today
Botswana's Red Roses, defending champions, face South African side Sundowns in today's semi-final of the regional qualifiers at GU Stadium, with the winner advancing toward the CAF Women's Champions League. Red Roses reached the last four after victories over Lesotho Defence Force and Herentals Queens, though they lost their group decider to ZESCO Ndola Girls.
27 August 2026 · Mmegi →

Wednesday 26 August

Gaborone United faces Sundowns in CAF Women's Champions League semi-final
Defending champions Gaborone United Ladies advanced to the semi-final of the CAF Women's Champions League COSAFA Qualifiers as Group A runners-up despite a 2-0 loss to Zambia's ZESCO Ndola Girls, and will face South African giants Mamelodi Sundowns today with a place in Saturday's final at stake. Sundowns have been equally dominant in Group B, opening with an 8-0 win and defeating Malawi's Silver Strikers 3-0.
26 August 2026 · Daily News Botswana →

Tuesday 25 August

Herentals beat LDF 1-0 in tournament consolation match
The Zimbabwean champions defeated LDF 1-0 in the final Group A round to finish third, while LDF ended bottom of the group. Both teams had already been eliminated from the competition after Gaborone United and ZESCO Ndola Girls secured the semi-final places.
25 August 2026 · Mmegi →
GU football team loses to ZESCO ahead of tournament semi-final
Defending champions GU were defeated 2-0 by Zambian side ZESCO at GU Stadium, finishing runners-up in Group A. Coach Niyonzima described the loss as a valuable test ahead of the semi-final stage of the tournament.
25 August 2026 · Mmegi →

Thursday 20 August

Red Roses win despite early LDF goal; ZESCO make strong start
The Red Roses secured a narrow victory but exposed defensive vulnerabilities against LDF, who scored in the 16th minute. Coach Khalid Ninyonzima attributed his players' struggle to anxiety and pressure, with tougher matches against Herentals Queens and ZESCO Ndola Girls ahead.
20 August 2026 · Mmegi →

Friday 14 August

Botswana hosts regional football qualifiers for first time
The tournament runs from August 20 to 29 at the GU Stadium, with Botswana hosting the regional qualifiers for the first time. GU will be looking to defend the title they won last year after beating Zambia's ZESCO Ndola Girls on penalties.
14 August 2026 · Mmegi →
Botswana to host CAF Women's Champions League COSAFA qualifier
Botswana will host the CAF Women's Champions League COSAFA qualifier from August 20 to 29, becoming the third country to stage the tournament. Defending champions Gaborone United Ladies will compete in Group A alongside teams from Zambia, Zimbabwe, and Lesotho.
14 August 2026 · Daily News Botswana →

Thursday 6 August

Gaborone United faces Zambia, Zimbabwe, Lesotho in COSAFA qualifier
Gaborone United Ladies FC will host the CAF Women's Champions League COSAFA Qualifier from August 20–29, drawn in Group A with Zambia's ZESCO Ndola Girls, Zimbabwe's Herentals Queens, and Lesotho Defence Force. GU will play the tournament's opening match against Lesotho, while South Africa's Mamelodi Sundowns anchor Group B.
6 August 2026 · Daily News Botswana →

Tuesday 4 August

Red Roses drawn with Herentals, ZESCO, LDF in title defence
The Red Roses have been drawn in Group A with Zimbabwe's Herentals Queens, Zambia's ZESCO Ndola Girls, and Lesotho Defence Force for their title defence. ZESCO Ndola Girls will seek revenge after losing last year's final to GU on penalties, while Herentals Queens arrives as one of Zimbabwe's strongest clubs.
4 August 2026 · Mmegi →