2018 COSAFA Women's Championship

The 2018 COSAFA Women's Championship was an international football tournament for national teams organised by COSAFA, teams from Southern Africa. It took place from 12 to 22 September in the Nelson Mandela Bay Metropolitan Municipality, South Africa.

Participants
Twelve teams take part in the competition, 10 of the 14 COSAFA members and also Uganda and Cameroon as invited guest nations. The draw was held on 29 August.
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Group stage
The group stage is composed of three groups of four teams each. Group winners and the best runner-up amongst all groups advance to the semi-finals.
 * All times are South African Standard Time (UTC+2).

Awards
The winners of the tournament awards were:
 * Player of the Tournament – 🇨🇲 Genevieve Ngo Mbeleck
 * Goalkeeper of the Tournament – 🇺🇬 Ruth Atoru
 * Golden Boot – Linda Motlhalo (4 goals)
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