COPPER Queens assistant coach Charles Haalubono says the upcoming FIFA Series tournament in Brazil will provide a crucial test for Zambia as the team intensifies preparations for the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) and forthcoming World Cup qualifiers. The Copper Queens yesterday departed for Cuiabá, Brazil, where they are set to face Canada, hosts Brazil and South Korea in a high-profile international tournament running from April 9 to 18. The competition is expected to offer Zambia a valuable measuring stick against some of the world’s top sides as the team builds towards major continental and global assignments. Speaking before departure, Haalubono stressed the significance of facing elite opposition in order to sharpen the squad ahead of WAFCON and...