Here are profiles of two of the teams: debutantes Silver Strikers from Malawi and last year’s runners-up ZESCO United Girls. The Silver Strikers Ladies name is relatively new, but the team has deeper roots in Malawian women’s football. They were formerly known as DD Sunshine before becoming part of the Silver Strikers set-up in 2023. ZESCO NDOLA GIRLSZESCO Ndola Girls return to the CAF Women’s Champions League | COSAFA Qualifier in Gaborone with unfinished business after coming agonisingly close to the regional title on their tournament debut in 2025. With the score still 1-1 after extra-time, Gaborone United prevailed 4-3 in the penalty shoot-out to deny ZESCO a place at the continental finals.