Kanyemba Names 35-Member Provisional Squad for FIFA U17 Women’s World Cup

18.08.2025 | Football DNA

The road to the FIFA U17 Women’s World Cup is officially underway for Zambia’s Copper Princesses. Head coach Carol Kanyemba has unveiled a 35-member provisional squad that will begin preparations for the global showpiece set for 17 October to 8 November 2025.

Leading the team is captain Mercy Chipasula, who headlines a strong mix of local and international talent. She is joined by experienced defenders Nana Malanda, Natasha Nkaka, Precious Mwape, midfield maestro Taonga Mubanga, and prolific striker Masela Sekeseke.

The Copper Princesses are making their return to the World Cup stage, where they will compete in Group F alongside Japan, New Zealand, and Paraguay. Zambia will kick off their campaign against Paraguay on 19 October, face Japan on 22 October, and conclude the group stage against New Zealand on 25 October.

Full Provisional Squad

Goalkeepers

Loveness Chingwele (MUZA Queens)

Bukata Kakumbi (Police Doves Queens)

Mary Nyangu (YASA Queens)

Decent Mbewe (National Assembly)

Winfridah Mutale (The Elite Ladies)

Defenders

Nana Malanda (Green Buffaloes)

Precious Mwape (Luyando Foundation Girls)

Natasha Nkaka (Green Eagles)

Lweendo Hanongo, Tabitha Nyirenda (Driven Queens)

Gift Chisha Mazimba, Esther Ngabwe (The Elite Ladies)

Beatrice Njobvu (Red Arrows)

Faith Kaunda (ZedPro Academy)

Theresa Mubiana (Play It Forward)

Midfielders

Taonga Mubanga (YASA Queens)

Sharon Siakaloba (Pemba Queens)

Natasha Kasema (Ingwe Girls)

Jessica Johnson (Aston Villa)

Esther Makoti (Amazing Grace)

Taonga Tembo (Young Green Buffaloes)

Leah Mulenga (Chalube Queens)

Brenda Lombanya Mwewa (Nchanga Rangers)

Natasha Chileshe (ZESCO Ndola Girls)

Faith Kagila (ZedPro Academy)

Precious Mwewa (Candice Girls)

Strikers

Mercy Chipasula (Kamfinsa Blue Eagles Queens)

Hellen Sichamba, Precious Mwananyambe (The Elite Ladies)

Masela Sekeseke (Red Arrows)

Grace Phiri (Play It Forward)

Victoria Mbali (Young Green Buffaloes)

Caroline Nsondo (Choma Warriors)

Blessing Chiumya (Nkana Queens)

Rudrah Longa (Mo Peace Academy)

With a blend of local league talent and international exposure, Zambia’s U17 Women’s National Team will be aiming to leave a strong mark at the FIFA U17 Women’s World Cup 2025.