Zambia : FAZ Confident Copper Queens Ready For WAFCON 2026

Author: lusakatimes.comPublished on: June 17, 2026Country: Zambia

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Zambia : FAZ Confident Copper Queens Ready For WAFCON 2026

The Football Association of Zambia (FAZ) has expressed confidence that the Copper Queens, the national women's football team, are ready for the 2026 Women's Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON). The team is reportedly well-prepared for the tournament.

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