Copper Queens to camp in Morocco

The Copper Queens will camp in Morocco ahead of next month’s TotalEnergies CAF Women’s Africa Cup of Nations.

The team, which includes a mix of seasoned internationals and rising stars, will begin local camp on Thursday, 19 June, before shifting base to Morocco for an international training camp set to start on 24 June 2025.

Foreign-based stars, including skipper Barbra Banda, will link up with the team in Morocco after fulfilling their club commitments this coming weekend.

Zambia has been drawn in Group A alongside hosts Morocco, Senegal and DR Congo, and will kick off their continental campaign against the Atlas Lionesses on 5 July at the Olympic Stadium in Rabat.

The Copper Queens will then travel to El Bachir Stadium in Mohammedia for their second and third group matches against Senegal (9 July) and DR Congo (12 July) respectively.

24-MEMBER FINAL SQUAD

GOALKEEPERS
Mwila Chishala Mufunte, Ngambo Musole (both Green Buffaloes), Catherine Musonda (Red Arrows)

DEFENDERS
Martha Tembo, Lushomo Mweemba (both Hakkarigucu Spor-Turkey), Margaret Belemu (Red Arrows), Pauline Zulu (ZANACO Ladies), Memory Nthala, Esther Siamfuko (both Green Buffaloes)

MIDFIELDERS
Ireen Lungu (Sichuan-China), Xiomara Mapepa (Beijing Jingstan FC-China), Racheal Nachula (Hapoel Jerusalem-Israel), Grace Chanda, Prisca Chilufya (both Orlando Pride-USA), Evarine Susan Katongo, Natasha Nanyangwe (both Green Buffaloes), Rhoda Chileshe (Indeni Roses), Mercy Chipasula (Kamfinsa Blue Eagles Queens), Mapalo Maluba (Nchanga Rangers Queens), Mary Wilombe (Red Arrows)

STRIKERS
Forwards: Barbra Banda (Orlando Pride-USA), Fridah Mukoma (Beijing Jingstan FC-China), Kabange Mupopo (Henan WFC-China), Racheal Kundananji (Bay FC-USA)