COPPER Queens head coach Nora Häuptle praised her team’s defensive solidity and the inspirational impact of their 3-0 victory over Zimbabwe in the Four Nations Tournament final on Tuesday evening at the Levy Mwanawasa Stadium. Speaking after the emphatic win, Häuptle expressed satisfaction with her side’s overall performance, particularly at the back. “A very stable performance from my team. We tried to stabilize our defense. I think we didn’t allow a lot of chances, so congratulations to my team,” Häuptle said. The Swiss tactician acknowledged the unique challenge of balancing victory with player development in a preparatory final. “So it’s a bit of a limbo, let’s say, in this preparation game’s final. First of all, you want to win the...

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