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Copper Queens get Presidential salute after sealing WAfCON qualification

PRESIDENT Hakainde Hichilema has saluted the Copper Queens following their emphatic 3-0 victory over Namibia that sealed their qualification to the Morocco 2026 Women’s Africa

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Hichilema awards Bruce Mwape for being a great coach to Copper Queens

PRESIDENT Hakainde Hichilema has awarded former Copperbelt Queens coach Bruce Mwape with the President’s Insignia of Meritorious Achievement for his outstanding work as head coach

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Former Copper Queens Coach Bruce Mwape Dies at 67

Reports reaching Diamond Tv indicate that Former Copper Queens head coach Bruce Mwape has died at 67, following a short illness. Mwape transformed Zambia’s women’s football into a continental and global powerhouse during his tenure. He guided the Copper Queens to the FIFA Women’s World…

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Copper Queens to Regroup after Wafcon Exit

The Football Association of Zambia (FAZ) says it will regroup the Copper Queens after their elimination from the group stage of the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON), despite winning two of their three matches. FAZ President Keith Mweemba says the players and the…

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Copper Queens Promised Outstanding Dues before Wafcon

Government has assured the Copper Queens that all outstanding payments and allowances will be settled before they begin their 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) campaign, to ensure the team heads to Morocco fully focused on its quest for a maiden continental title. Speaking…

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FAZ Mourns Former Copper Queens Coach Bruce Mwape

THE Football Association of Zambia (FAZ) has announced the death of former Copper Queens coach Bruce Mwape. He was 67. FAZ said Mwape died at Nchanga South Mine Hospital in Chingola after a short illness. FAZ President Keith Mweemba described the death as a “huge…

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Copper Queens won’t underestimate Egypt, says Häuptle

ZAMBIA coach Nora Häuptle says the Copper Queens will not take Egypt lightly when the two sides meet in their opening Group C match at the Women’s Africa Cup of Nations on Tuesday. Despite Zambia entering the match as favourites, Häuptle said her side is…

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creation.Copper Queens wind up Algeria camp with friendly

ZAMBIA’S Copper Queens return to the pitch for the second warm up match for the Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) in Morocco next week with a full strength squad against hosts Algeria which effectively winds up the 10-day camp in the…

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Häuptle to lead Zambia’s Copper Queens at WAFCON

NORA Häuptle will lead Zambia’s Copper Queens at the Women’s Africa Cup of Nations after the Football Association of Zambia resolved all outstanding matters with the coach, FAZ said on Sunday. This is according to a statement issued by FAZ head of media and communication…

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‘It is a tough group,’ Copper Queens coach Nora Hauptle says

COPPER Queens coach Nora Hauptle has conceded that Zambia has been placed in a tough group for the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAfCON) that kicks off in Morocco in March. Zambia have bad memories of the previous WAfCON that saw the team eliminated…

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Zambia’s Copper Queens rout Egypt 6-0 in WAFCON opener

ZAMBIA made a statement in their Women’s Africa Cup of Nations opener, cruising to a 6-0 win over Egypt in Group C on Tuesday. Barbra Banda led the way with four goals, becoming Zambia’s all-time leading scorer in WAFCON history. Veteran Rachael Nachula, 40, also…

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BB rallies Queens ahead of WAFCON

COPPER Queens captain, Barbra Banda, has issued a passionate call to fans to turn up in large numbers for the Four Nations Tournament in Ndola, describing it as the team’s final opportunity to play at home before heading to Morocco for the Women’s Africa Cup…

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KCM Pledges K93 Million to Transform National Football

Konkola Copper Mines (KCM) has announced a landmark K93 million sponsorship pledge over the next five years with the Football Association of Zambia (FAZ), aimed at strengthening football development across the country. The announcement follows KCM’s recent sponsorship of the Copper Queens, who are currently…

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We are not backing down, we are going to WAfCON – Kundananji

THE Copper Queens have upped their fighting spirit ahead of their decisive Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAfCON) qualifier against Namibia today, and star forward

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Häuptle expresses pride in WAfCON qualification but believes team can do more

ZAMBIA women’s national football team coach Nora Häuptle has expressed pride in the Copper Queens’ performance, but says there’s still room for growth and improvement