THE Zambia Women’s National Football Team has kicked off preparations for the upcoming FIFA international friendly matches against Malawi with an intensive training session led by newly appointed head coach Nora Häuptle. The session, held at the Toyota Arena, marked Häuptle’s first on-pitch engagement with the Copper Queens since she was named as Bruce Mwape’s replacement. In her first session with the Copper Queens, Häuptle, a seasoned Swiss tactician, wasted no time in implementing her vision, focusing on tactical drills, fluid ball movement, and team cohesion. Her emphasis during the training was on assessing the local talent at her disposal while fine-tuning the team’s strategies for the crucial matches ahead. The session saw the participation of key players, including China-based...