THE Copper Queens will face a monumental challenge in their quest for back-to-back FIFA World Cup appearances, with the draw for the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) placing them  in the tournament’s undeniable “Group of Death.” Zambia will compete with the continent’s most dominant force, eleven-time champions Nigeria, alongside the formidable Pharaohs of Egypt and their determined regional rivals, Malawi. Scheduled for Morocco from March 17 to April 3, 2026, the WAFCON edition carries immense weight as it serves as the direct qualifier for the 2027 FIFA Women’s World Cup in Brazil, with the four semi-finalists booking their tickets. For Zambia, whose historic World Cup debut in 2022 captivated the nation, the path to Brazil runs directly through...