Mwila Aims for COSAFA Title

Zambia Women’s National Team assistant coach Florence Mwila says the team is aiming to retain the COSAFA Women’s Championship title, which they won in 2022.

An all-local assemblage of the Copper Queens has set off for Gqeberha for the 2024 Cosafa Women’s Championship.

The Copper Queens are in Group C alongside Angola, and Comoros will commence their campaign against Angola tomorrow at 12:00 CAT.

Mwila, who will serve as head coach during the tournament, says the team is ready for the challenge, adding that most of the new players are eager to showcase their talent at the regional championship.

Mwila adds that the technical bench has done everything to ensure a good outing for the Copper Queens, further disclosing that the tournament will be used to spot some players who will be ready to represent the senior team in other competitions.

Meanwhile, captain Margaret Belemu has revealed that the team is anticipating a tough outing, especially from Angola, whom they thrashed during the Africa Cup qualifiers.

Belemu makes a return to the squad after missing out on the 2024 Paris Olympic Games.

The Copper Queens have reached the last four in each of the last seven editions and were crowned champions in 2022.