Copper Queens secure Denmark friendly

The Football Association of Zambia (FAZ) has confirmed an international friendly match for the Copper Queens against FIFA World Cup-bound Denmark. FAZ General Secretary Charles Chakatazya said the two sides will meet on 5th December 2026 in Esbjerg, Denmark. “We are excited as…

The Football Association of Zambia (FAZ) has confirmed an international friendly match for the Copper Queens against FIFA World Cup-bound Denmark.

FAZ General Secretary Charles Chakatazya said the two sides will meet on 5th December 2026 in Esbjerg, Denmark.

“We are excited as FAZ that we continue to attract top level invitations for international friendly matches which shows great confidence and respect for the Copper Queens across the globe,” Chakatazya said in a statement issued on Friday.

Zambia is currently preparing for the Los Angeles 2028 Olympic Games first round qualifier against Uganda, to be played over two legs from 5th to 13th.

Chakatazya said Denmark is looking to experience African opposition as part of preparations for the FIFA World Cup next year in Brazil.

“For us this will help us keep our team engaged especially with qualifiers for the Los Angeles 2028 Olympics in motion,” he said.

He said after the FIFA Series and WAFCON experience, the Copper Queens will enter Olympic qualifiers as the next big undertaking.

“This is part of our plan to regenerate the Copper Queens after the recent slumps at the WAFCON which extinguished our World Cup dream. The Denmark friendly is an opportunity to set our sights on new targets,” he said.

The Danish FA quoted its coach Jakob Michelsen ahead of the friendly:

“The two upcoming camps give us the chance to test ourselves against national teams from other parts of the world before the World Cup in Brazil kicks off. We are therefore delighted that, following our trip to Canada in October, we can host Zambia in Esbjerg this December, where we hope to see plenty of red-and-white fans.”