Copper Queens’ midfielder Grace Chanda has been declared fit and ready to play by her club Orlando Pride.
Chanda suffered a ruptured quadriceps tendon in her right leg while with Zambia at the Paris 2024 Olympics.
The club confirmed the development in a statement monitored by the ZamFoot Crew.
“Defender Rafaelle and midfielder Grace Chanda have been removed from the season-ending injury list ahead of the 2025 season. Both will be available for selection for our upcoming NWSL Challenge Cup match.”
Chanda joined the Pride following Zambia’s participation in the Paris 2024 Olympics, signing a contract through the 2025 season, with a mutual option for 2026, in May.
Prior to signing with the Pride, Chanda most recently played for Madrid CFF in Spain’s top-division Liga F and was one of three players shortlisted for African Women’s Footballer of the Year in 2022.
Chanda could be in action as early as Saturday morning when the 2025 NWSL Challenge Cup comes alive which will feature a rematch of the 2024 NWSL Championship between the Orlando Pride and the Washington Spirit.
The match will be played at the home of the Orlando Pride at Inter&Co Stadium in Orlando, Florida.
