CAN Féminine 2026 – Group C: Preview, squad and schedule for the Copper Queens

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The Zambia Copper Queens are heading into this 2026 Women's AFCON with high ambitions, aiming to finally reach the next level by clinching the title.

Introducing Zambia

Having transformed from dark horses to genuine contenders in recent years, Zambia finished third in 2022 before suffering a major disappointment in 2024. Ranked 64th in the FIFA standings, Nora Häuptle's squad boasts a world-class attacking duo in Barbra Banda and Racheal Kundananji as they set their sights on the trophy.

Zambia squad

• Goalkeepers: Chishala Mfunte, Catherine Musonda, Hazel Nali.
• Defenders: Margaret Belemu, Margaret Gondwe, Rachael Nachula, Blessing Maluba, Siomala Mapepa, Saliya Mwanza, Lushomo Mweemba, Martha Tembo.
• Midfielders: Susan Banda, Grace Chanda, Hellen Chanda, Rhodah Chileshe, Avell Chitundu, Evarine Katongo, Ireen Lungu.
• Forwards: Barbra Banda, Prisca Chilufya, Mercy Chipasula, Eneless Phiri, Rachael Kundananji, Fridah Mukoma, Kabange Mupopo, Ochuma Oseke.

Zambia's schedule

• Matchday 1 – Tuesday, July 28: Zambia vs Egypt, Olympic Stadium, (17:00 GMT)
• Matchday 2 – Saturday, August 1: Nigeria vs Zambia, Al Medina Stadium, (20:00 GMT)

• Matchday 3 – Wednesday, August 5: Malawi vs Zambia, Al Medina Stadium, (20:00 GMT)

Imed Ben Amara |

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Imed Ben Amara - bilingual sports writer and web editor with experience in football content creation. Since 2021, he has contributed to Foot Africa, providing news coverage and analysis.

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