THE Zambia Women’s National Team’s 2023 FIFA World Cup preparation and tournament credentials will be tested today when they face North Macedonia in their opening game of the Turkish Cup at the Miracle Sports Complex. Coach Bruce Mwape will get a preliminary overview of his side’s readiness for the world’s biggest women’s football showpiece as the team starts its journey of challenging European and American opposition in its debut appearance at the Turkish Cup that has attracted 11 participants. Guaranteed of playing at least three friendly matches in the Turkish Cup, Mwape has an opportunity to test his side against various opposition with games against late entrants North Macedonia this morning, Slovenia on Friday and a wrap-up against Uzbekistan on...

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