WOMEN’S national team defender Magret Belemu says the encouragement by President Hakainde Hichilema has boosted the team’s morale ahead of Saturday’s opening game against Japan at the World Cup in New Zealand. And Belemu says the Copper Queens are not intimidated by the big teams at the World Cup as they believe in their abilities to deliver positive results. She says the opening game against Japan will be tough but the Copper Queens will have to overcome their opponents regardless of how the tie turns out. Speaking after yesterday’s morning training session at the Korikori Park, Belemu said it was motivating to hear from President Hakainde Hichilema. “It was motivating to hear from our father. Knowing the President is supporting...

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