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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 fully aware of the threat posed by the North Africans

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Lusaka - Zambia: The Copper Queens have arrived safely in Rabat, Morocco, ahead of the 2026 Women's Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) which kicks off this Sunday.

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By BENEDICT TEMBO 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 North African country. The Copper Queens have been boosted by […] To continue reading, you must subscribe to either DAILY, WEEKLY or MONTHLY Plans.

COPPER Queens captain Barbra Banda says Zambia must raise its level if it hopes to win the Women’s Africa Cup of Nations, which kicks off next week. Zambia is scheduled to play Algeria in its final preparatory match before the tournament. The teams drew 1-1 last week. Banda, who recently joined camp from her club