Zambia Women’s National Team Squad Announced for Morocco Friendlies

In preparation for the upcoming 2023 COSAFA Women’s Championship, Zambia Women’s National Team coach, Bruce Mwape, has unveiled his final squad for a series of friendlies against Morocco. The friendlies are scheduled for September 22nd and 26th, 2023, and will take place in Rabat, Morocco.

The Copper Queens, as Zambia’s women’s national team is affectionately known, are leaving no stone unturned as they gear up for the regional championship set to run from October 4th to October 15th, 2023, in South Africa. In a challenging Group B, they will compete against Angola, Mozambique, and Comoros.

Here’s a look at the full squad:

Goalkeepers:

1. Catherine Musonda (Tomiris-Turan-Kazakhstan)
2. Eunice Sakala (Nkwazi Queens)
3. Leticia Lungu (ZESCO Ndola Girls)

Defenders:

1. Pauline Zulu (Elite Ladies)
2. Martha Tembo (BIIK Kazygurt Shymkent-Kazakhstan)
3. Esther Siamfuko (Green Buffaloes)
4. Lushomo Mweemba (Green Buffaloes)
5. Esther Banda (Green Buffaloes)
6. Mary Mulenga (Red Arrows)
7. Vast Phiri (ZESCO Ndola Girls)
8. Jackline Nkole (Indeni Roses)

Midfielders:

1. Hellen Chanda (Hakkarigucu Spur-Turkey)
2. Ireen Lungu (BIIK Kazygurt Shymkent-Kazakhstan)
3. Evarine Susan Katongo (ZISD Women)
4. Mary Wilombe (Red Arrows)
5. Susan Banda (Red Arrows)
6. Avell Chitundu (ZESCO Ndola Girls)
7. Comfort Selemani (Elite Ladies)

Strikers:

1. Ochumba Oseke Lubanji (Red Arrows)
2. Hellen Mubanga (Zaragoza CFF-Spain)
3. Rachael Kundananji (Madrid CFF-Spain)
4. Barbra Banda (Shanghai Shengli-China)
5. Natasha Nanyangwe (Green Buffaloes)

This squad announcement sets the stage for an exciting series of matches against Morocco, providing valuable preparation for the COSAFA Women’s Championship. The Copper Queens are undoubtedly eager to showcase their talent and determination as they compete against some of the best in the region. Stay tuned for updates on their journey to the championship.