WAFCON 2026: Zambia ready to challenge for a first continental title
With one of the continent's most feared attacking units and new head coach Nora Häuptle at the helm, the Copper Queens will be aiming to lift the Women's AFCON trophy for the first time.
Nickname: Copper QueensAppearances: 6Last appearance: 2024Best finish: Third place (2022)FIFA Ranking: 64thCAF Ranking: 4thHead Coach: Nora HäuptleRoad to the TournamentAs one of Africa's six highest-ranked teams in the FIFA Women's World Ranking, Zambia entered the qualifiers in the second round.
The Coach: Nora HäuptleNora Häuptle begins her first full TotalEnergies CAF Women's AFCON campaign as head coach of Zambia after taking charge of the Copper Queens in 2025.
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