Flight Santo Domingo: Copper Princesses Focused for Uganda

26.04.2024 | Football in my DNA

The Zambia U17 Women’s National Team is gearing up for their upcoming qualifier against Uganda in the third round of the 2024 U-17 FIFA Women's World Cup. Back at Sunset Stadium on Friday morning, the team is intensively preparing for the crucial first leg match scheduled for May 12th at Nkoloma Stadium. The return leg will follow a week later.

Having established Sunset Stadium as their training base since entering camp on Sunday, the Copper Princesses are fully focused on the challenge ahead. The winner over both legs will advance to face either Morocco or Algeria in the fourth and final round, vying for a coveted spot at the 2024 FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup, set to take place in the Dominican Republic.

The FAZ Media Team has graciously shared some captivating training photos, offering fans a glimpse into the team's preparations.

Provisional Squad:

Goalkeepers:

• Margaret Phiri (Elite Ladies)

• Mwila Chishala Mufunte (Police Dove Queens)

• Cynthia Mushili (Trident Queens)

• Mary Nyangu (YASA Queens)

Defenders:

• Margaret Gondwe (Luyando Foundation Girls)

• Natasha Nkaka (Choma Warriors)

• Matilda Mukunda (Elite Ladies)

• Florence Mukonkomena (Choma Warriors)

• Grace Phiri (Play It Forward)

• Anna Mulunda (Play It Forward)

• Saliya Mwanza (Elite Ladies)

• Chabota Mweene (Zed Pro Sports Foundation)

• Lungowe Phiri (Pataaki FC)

• Chimwemwe Banda (Football Chance Academy)

• Eunice Bwalya (YASA Queens)

Midfielders:

• Zangose Blessing Zulu (Pataaki FC)

• Mapalo Blessing Maluba (Marvelous Academy)

• Harriet Matipa (YASA Queens)

• Bupe Mwewa (Green Eagles)

• Taonga Mubanga (YASA Queens)

• Mary Mukupa (Red Arrows)

• Bertha Banda (FC MUZA Girls)

• Sharon Muyuti (YASA Queens)

• Judith Phiri (Chikonaty Girls)

Strikers:

• Namute Chileshe (Green Buffaloes)

• Eunice Mutonyi (Police Dove Queens)

• Mercy Chipasula (Kamfinsa Blue Eagles)

• Lweendo Hanongo (Driven Queens)

• Gift Chilwizhi (Kamfinsa Blue Eagles)

• Fridah Mukoma (ZESCO Ndola Girls)

• Caroline Nsondo (Choma Warriors)

• Ireen Shamusukwa (New Zambeef Chiawa)

• Mwaziona Sakala (Chipata Girls FC)

• Ruth Muwowo (Amazing Grace)

• Theresa Nayame (Merced Queens)

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Stay tuned for more updates as the Copper Princesses continue their journey towards the World Cup dream.

Credit: FAZ