COPPER Queens Head Coach Norah Hauptle has announced a strategic expansion of the national team’s scouting network, actively pursuing players of Zambian heritage based abroad to bolster the squad’s talent pool. This initiative aims to identify eligible athletes such as those based in Europe and the United States, who can strengthen the team’s competitiveness on the global stage. Hauptle confirmed that the technical bench has already extended its reach beyond Zambia’s borders, a move exemplified by the recent call-up of striker Samiah Phiri who plays club football in France. She firmly stated that any player from the diaspora must convincingly prove they are better than the local talent to earn a coveted place in the national team setup. “Basically say...
