FOOTBALL Association of Zambia (FAZ) Women’s Representative, Priscilla Katoba, has attributed the meteoric rise of women’s football to the discovery and inclusion of rural talent in national football structures. Katoba has emphasised that the strategic decision to scout talent across all ten provinces of the country, including remote rural areas has been pivotal in strengthening Zambia’s competitiveness on the continental stage. Speaking to SABC Sports, Katoba highlighted the transformational impact of decentralising football management and scouting efforts. “Our football setup was enclosed in the urban areas, and even if it was in the urban area, how far did it extend? So, it was limited to more or less four provinces. We’ve got ten provinces,” Katoba said. “We thought we needed...