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Nora Häuptle Names 30 Local Players for FIFA Friendlies Against Malawi
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Nora Häuptle Names 30 Local Players for FIFA Friendlies Against Malawi
Zambia Women’s National Team head coach Nora Häuptle has announced a 30-member locally assembled squad for the upcoming FIFA international window friendlies against Malawi’s Scorchers. The matches, scheduled for February, are part of the Copper Queens’ preparations for the 2024 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) in Morocco.
Preparation for WAFCON 2024
The friendlies against Malawi are crucial for the Copper Queens as they prepare for the 2024 WAFCON, where they are drawn in Group A alongside hosts Morocco, Senegal, and DR Congo. The tournament runs from July 5-26, and these matches will help Häuptle fine-tune her squad ahead of the continental showdown.
Foreign-Based Players to Join Later
While the current squad is composed of local players, foreign-based stars will be added to strengthen the team ahead of the final camp next weekend. This blend of local and international talent ensures the Copper Queens are well-prepared for both the friendlies and WAFCON.
30-Member Squad Breakdown
Goalkeepers
- Mwila Chishala Mufunte (Green Buffaloes)
- Ngambo Musole (Green Buffaloes)
- Catherine Musonda (Red Arrows)
- Annie Namonje (ZESCO Ndola Girls)
Defenders
- Margaret Belemu (Red Arrows)
- Elizabeth Nachivula (Red Arrows)
- Tabo Miselo (Zanaco Ladies)
- Pauline Zulu (Zanaco Ladies)
- Theresa Musatila (ZESCO Ndola Girls)
- Vast Phiri (ZESCO Ndola Girls)
- Judith Soko (ZESCO Ndola Girls)
- Memory Nthala (Green Buffaloes)
- Esther Siamfuko (Green Buffaloes)
Midfielders
- Regina Chanda (Zanaco Ladies)
- Avell Chitundu (ZESCO Ndola Girls)
- Marjory Mulenga (ZESCO Ndola Girls)
- Evarine Susan Katongo (Green Buffaloes)
- Natasha Nanyangwe (Green Buffaloes)
- Ireen Lungu (Jiangsu, China)
- Ochumba Oseke Lubanji (Red Arrows)
- Mary Wilombe (Red Arrows)
Strikers
- Maweta Chilenga (Green Buffaloes)
- Namute Chileshe (Green Buffaloes)
- Maylan Mulenga (Green Buffaloes)
- Mercy Chipasula (Kamfinsa Blue Eagles)
- Fridah Kabwe (ZESCO Ndola Girls)
- Penelope Mulubwa (ZESCO Ndola Girls)
- Ruth Mukoma (ZESCO Ndola Girls)
- Fridah Mukoma (ZESCO Ndola Girls)
- Ivy Nambeye (Nchanga Rangers Queens)
What’s Next?
The local squad will be in camp from Sunday, February 16, to Friday, February 21. After this, the final squad, including foreign-based players, will be unveiled for the final camp ahead of the friendlies.
Nora Häuptle’s selection of 30 local players highlights the depth of talent in Zambian women’s football. With a mix of experienced stars and rising talents, the Copper Queens are poised to make a strong statement in their upcoming friendlies and beyond.
Stay tuned to Bola Yapa Zed for more updates on the Copper Queens’ journey to WAFCON 2024!


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