[1][2] The opening match was won by Eswatini, beating Madagascar at Lucas Moripe Stadium in Pretoria on 4 October 2023 and achieving their first COSAFA Women's Championship victory since 2020.

It was the first time Malawi had won a COSAFA Women's tournament, securing their first major title.

Of the twelve teams taking part, Zimbabwe and Madagascar returned to the competition after missing last year's edition.

The winners of each semifinal proceed to the final, while the losing teams face off in a third-place match to determine the bronze medalist.

Lucas Moripe Stadium, Pretoria will host the opening match between South Africa and Malawi.

The final draw took place at the COSAFA Headquarters in Johannesburg, South Africa, on 14 September 2023 at 11:00 SAST (UTC+2).