COPPER QUEENS SET FOR 10-DAY PRE-WAFCON CAMP IN MOROCCO…as Häuptle names final 24-member squad

19.06.2025 | Football DNA

The Copper Queens’ journey to the TotalEnergies CAF Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) Morocco 2024 is officially underway, with head coach Nora Häuptle unveiling a strong 24-player squad that blends experience with youthful talent.

With the tournament set to run from 5 to 26 July 2025, the Zambian national team will begin their preparations with a local training camp starting Thursday, 19 June, before heading to Morocco for a 10-day international camp beginning 24 June 2025.

As excitement builds, foreign-based stars — including skipper Barbra Banda, Grace Chanda, Prisca Chilufya, and Racheal Kundananji — are expected to join the squad in Morocco after completing their club duties this weekend.

Zambia finds itself in Group A, facing a tough set of fixtures against hosts Morocco, Senegal, and DR Congo. The Copper Queens kick off their campaign on 5 July with a high-profile clash against Morocco at the Olympic Stadium in Rabat. They’ll then head to El Bachir Stadium in Mohammedia for back-to-back group matches against Senegal on 9 July and DR Congo on 12 July.

🇿🇲 Final 24-Member Squad for WAFCON 2024

🧤 GOALKEEPERS:

Mwila Chishala Mufunte (Green Buffaloes)

Ngambo Musole (Green Buffaloes)

Catherine Musonda (Red Arrows)

🛡️ DEFENDERS:

Martha Tembo (Hakkarigucu Spor, Turkey)

Lushomo Mweemba (Hakkarigucu Spor, Turkey)

Margaret Belemu (Red Arrows)

Pauline Zulu (ZANACO Ladies)

Memory Nthala (Green Buffaloes)

Esther Siamfuko (Green Buffaloes)

🎯 MIDFIELDERS:

Ireen Lungu (Sichuan, China)

Xiomara Mapepa (Beijing Jingstan FC, China)

Racheal Nachula (Hapoel Jerusalem, Israel)

Grace Chanda (Orlando Pride, USA)

Prisca Chilufya (Orlando Pride, USA)

Evarine Susan Katongo (Green Buffaloes)

Natasha Nanyangwe (Green Buffaloes)

Rhoda Chileshe (Indeni Roses)

Mercy Chipasula (Kamfinsa Blue Eagles Queens)

Mapalo Maluba (Nchanga Rangers Queens)

Mary Wilombe (Red Arrows)

⚽ STRIKERS:

Barbra Banda (Orlando Pride, USA)

Fridah Mukoma (Beijing Jingstan FC, China)

Kabange Mupopo (Henan WFC, China)

Racheal Kundananji (Bay FC, USA)

With strong preparations and a talented squad, the Copper Queens are aiming to make a bold statement at this year’s continental showpiece. 🇿🇲🔥