Konkola Blades Queens have appointed Charity Nthala as their new head coach on an 18-month contract.
The Chililabombwe-based club confirmed the appointment on Saturday, November 14, with Nthala handed the task of maintaining their place in the ZPL Women’s Super League while improving the team’s competitiveness and overall performance.
Nthala brings considerable experience in women’s football, having served in various capacities within the Zambia national team setup, including the senior Copper Queens.
Her international experience includes involvement in the Women’s Africa Cup of Nations and the 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup in Australia and New Zealand. She has also worked with the Zambia Under-20 women’s national team, contributing to medal-winning campaigns at different levels.
Speaking during her unveiling, club president Geoffrey Mumba said the new coach had been tasked with delivering results that would make the people of Chililabombwe and sponsors Konkola Copper Mines Plc proud.
“We as a club are confident that Nthala, with her rich experience in the game, will give us good results and make sure that the club maintains its position in the ZPL elite league,” Mumba said.
Nthala expressed gratitude for the opportunity, acknowledging the work of the existing technical team and pledging to build on the progress already made.
“I am grateful for the opportunity and appreciate the technical team that has brought the club this far. Together, we want to build a focused and determined team, improve the girls’ performance and, certainly, maintain our position in the ZPL Women’s Super League,” she said.
Her appointment marks a new chapter for Konkola Blades Queens as they seek to consolidate their position in the country’s top-flight women’s league.
