THE Copper Queens have learned their fate for the 13th edition of the HOLLYWOODBETS COSAFA Women’s Championship after being drawn into a competitive Group B, setting up a series of intriguing regional clashes. Zambia will face familiar Southern African rivals Zimbabwe, Botswana and Eswatini in the group stage of the tournament, which is scheduled to take place in Polokwane, South Africa, from February 18 to March 1, 2026. The draw, conducted yesterday, placed tournament hosts South Africa in Group A alongside 2023 champions Malawi, Lesotho and Angola, while Group C will feature Mozambique, Namibia and Madagascar. The competition presents a unique scenario for Zambia, as the COSAFA Women’s Championship will coincide with another major international assignment for the senior national...

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