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Copper Queens Begin Olympic Qualification Campaign
The Copper Queens will begin their quest for a third Olympic qualification...
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By Chansa Kunda
The Copper Queens will begin their quest for a third Olympic qualification tomorrow when they face Uganda in the first leg of the 2028 Olympic Games qualifiers
Interim Head Coach CHARLES HAALUBONO says the team is ready for the challenge despite several players carrying injuries.
HAALUBONO said Zambia still has enough quality within the squad to secure a positive result against Uganda.
He added that the Copper Queens are focused on making a strong start to the campaign and will approach the first leg with composure and determination.
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HAALUBONO said the team’s ultimate ambition is to qualify for the Olympics for a third time in honour of the late Copper Queens Coach BRUCE MWAPE
Meanwhile, Team Captain BARBRA BANDA said the players are determined to secure victory in tomorrow’s encounter.
Copper Queens strikers PRISCA CHILUFYA and MERCY CHIPASULA have also expressed confidence in the team’s ability to make a positive start to the qualifiers.
The match will be played at HAMZ Stadium in Kampala at 15:00 hours
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