Football Association of Zambia (FAZ) president Keith Mweemba has assured the Copper Queens of his full support and reaffirmed the association’s commitment to ensuring the team is well taken care of as they prepare for Saturday’s Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) opener against Morocco.
Speaking during a team meeting at the Copper Queens’ base in Rabat, Mweemba praised the group’s spirit and acknowledged the team’s continued growth and cohesion.
Looking ahead to Saturday’s opening match against hosts Morocco, the FAZ president reminded the players of past triumphs, referencing Zambia’s victory over Morocco in the Olympic qualifiers.
“We have beaten them before right here. They are scared of us. Let’s follow the strategy of the coach and be tactically disciplined. You need to play for the badge. You need to have the heart of a lion,” Mweemba said.
“You can never win a game of football before you play it. I trust you because I know your capacity.”
Mweemba shared the behind-the-scenes efforts he had undertaken to ensure the squad’s preparation was adequately supported, emphasizing that the promises made by FAZ would be honored.
“I told the Secretary of the Treasury that we made certain promises and when we make promises, it has to happen. I want the players to be taken care of. Right now, what I am fighting for is a situation where the team plays and wins, they get paid.”
The Copper Queens face Morocco in the opening match of the TotalEnergies Women’s Africa Cup of Nations on Saturday, 5 July at the Olympic Stadium in Rabat.
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