2026 Women's AFCON – Group C: Zambia preview, squad and fixtures
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Fans of African women's football are in for a treat starting March 17 with the kickoff of the 14th edition of the Women's Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON 2026).
Expect a top-class spectacle, especially with all the continent's heavyweights set to be present for this eagerly awaited tournament.
Zambia preview
The “Copper Queens” are gearing up for their fifth Women's AFCON appearance, following participations in 2014, 2018, 2022, and 2024.
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In 2022, they secured a remarkable third-place finish, just behind Nigeria, Morocco, and South Africa.
Zambia squad
The Zambia roster is expected to feature the following players:
Goalkeepers: Chishala Mfunte (Green Buffaloes), Catherine Musonda (Red Arrows), Hazel Nali (Zesco Ndola Girls).
Defenders: Margaret Belemu (Red Arrows), Memory Nthala (Green Buffaloes), Rachael Nachula (Green Buffaloes), Margaret Gondwe (Green Buffaloes), Blessing Maluba (Nchanga Queens), Martha Tembo (Hakkarigucu, Turkey), Lushomo Mweemba (Hakkarigucu, Turkey), Judith Soko (Zesco Ndola Girls).
Midfielders: Susan Banda (Cekemekoy, Turkey), Grace Chanda (Orlando Pride, USA), Avell Chitundu (Zesco Ndola Girls), Evarine Katongo (Green Buffaloes), Natasha Nanyangwe (Green Buffaloes), Ireen Lungu (Sichun, China), Mary Wilombe (Red Arrows).
Forwards: Regina Chanda (Zanaco), Maweta Chilenga (Green Buffaloes), Prisca Chilufya (Angel City, USA), Mercy Chipasula (Kamfinsa), Racheal Kundananji (Bay FC, USA), Penelope Mulubwa (Zesco Ndola Girls), Eneles Phiri (Zesco Ndola Girls), Mupopo Kabange (Henan WFC, China).
Zambia fixtures
March 18, 2026: Zambia vs. Egypt – Larbi Zaouli Stadium, Casablanca
March 21, 2026: Nigeria vs. Zambia – Larbi Zaouli Stadium, Casablanca
March 24, 2026: Malawi vs. Zambia – Stade de Fès, Fès
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