How do you prepare to make a Women's World Cup debut with swag? You pull off a stunning upset against World No. 2 Germany in your last friendly game!
The Zambian Women's Football team departs their training camp in Germany with a significant confidence boost for the tournament. The team land in Auckland, New Zealand on Monday 10 July at 9:50am to challenge some of the best teams in the world for ultimate glory.
Daniel Karmann (Associated Press)
The game was a thrilling roller-coaster ride for both teams and the fans. The Copper Queens were comfortably leading by 2 - 0 with only minutes to go before the end of the 90-minute game. They had scored two stunning goals in the first half and defended well in the second half. However, Germany did not give up and mounted a late comeback. They reduced the deficit with a goal in the 89th minute, and then secured an equaliser in the very last minute of the 10-minute stoppage time. The referee kept the game going for a few more minutes, even after 100min of football. Captain Barbara Banda and her team capitalised on it and scored one last goal to win the game for Zambia.
After their historic victory over Germany, the Copper Queens will arrive at Auckland International Airport on Monday 10 July 2023 at 9:50am on Flight EK448. This is your chance to meet and greet the amazing Zambian women’s football team and show them your love and support. Come and join us as we welcome them with cheers, flags, songs, and smiles. Let’s make this a memorable and festive occasion for them and for us. Don’t miss this opportunity to be part of history and celebrate the Copper Queens!
Join us this Monday between 9:30am - 12pm to welcome the team. We will have free Zambian flags to dish out and have drummers to help us give them an Authentic African reception. Wear your jerseys if you have one or traditional wear.
Keep an eye on the ZIAA events page for updates and share the image below to invite others along.
Get to know their names
The 23-player squad was officially announced by manager Bruce Mwape on 4 July.
GOALKEEPERS
Catherine Musonda (Tomiris-Turan-Kazakhstan), Eunice Sakala (Nkwazi Queens), Hazel Nali (Fatih Vatan Sport-Turkey)
DEFENDERS
Margaret Belemu (Shanghai Shengli-China), Martha Tembo (BIIK Kazygurt Shymkent-Kazakhstan), Lushomo Mweemba, Agness Musesa, (Both Green Buffaloes),Esther Banda (BUSA), Judith Soko (YASA), Mary Mulenga (Red Arrows), Vast Phiri (ZESCO Ndola Girls)
MIDFIELDERS
Ireen Lungu, Hellen Chanda (both BIIK Kazygurt Shymkent-Kazakhstan), Evarine Susan Katongo (ZISD Women), Mary Wilombe, Susan Banda (both Red Arrows), Avell Chitundu (ZESCO Ndola Girls)
STRIKERS
Xiomara Mapepa (Elite Ladies), Ochumba Oseke Lubanji (Red Arrows), Hellen Mubanga (Zaragoza CFF-Spain), Grace Chanda, Rachael Kundananji (both Madrid CFF-Spain), Barbra Banda (Shanghai Shengli-China)
STANDBY
Esther Siamfuko (Green Buffaloes)
Comfort Selemani (Elite Ladies)
Rhoda Chileshe (Indeni Roses)
See you there!
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