Wednesday, September 11, 2024

Barbra Banda jets in ahead of Slovenia clash

Zambia Women’s national team captain Barbra Banda has linked up with her teammates in Alanya, Turkey to complete the 24 member squad. 

Banda, who is domiciled in China was the last player to arrive, jetting in just after 11:30 on Thursday. 

Banda will be expected to lead the Copper Queens on Saturday when they take on Slovenia at the Miracle Sports Complex. 

Banda missed out as the Bruce Mwape coached side edged North Macedonia 1-0 on Wednesday thanks to a Grace Chanda last gasp goal

The COSAFA Champions will take on Slovenia and Uzbekistan on 18th and 21st February respectively.

The Turkish Women’s Cup is one of the preparatory tournaments for the Copper Queens ahead of their maiden appearance at the FIFA Women’s World Cup that will be co- hosted by New Zealand and Australia in July.

The Copper Queens are in Group C alongside Spain, Costa Rica and Japan. 

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