WOMEN’S national team captain Barbra Banda says the squad is excited to have finally set base in New Zealand and hopes it is the beginning of an exciting journey at the 2023 FIFA World Cup. And midfielder Evarine Katongo says the team is aware of the high expectations from the fans back home. The Copper Queens finally set base in New Zealand after they were given a thunderous welcome by Zambians based in that country. During an interview with New Zealand journalists at the welcome center, Banda said the team was looking forward to an exciting journey. “We are excited to finally set base here in New Zealand. We have had an amazing journey so far and we hope this...

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