THE Zambia National Women’s Team will kick off its 2026 Hollywoodbets COSAFA Women’s Championship title defence today with a crucial match against Botswana at Seshego Stadium, in Polokwane, South Africa. The Copper Queens were drawn in Group B alongside regional rivals Zimbabwe, Eswatini, and Botswana. Assistant Coach, Charles Haalubono, stressed the importance of securing maximum points in this opening encounter, as Zambia embarks on their bid to retain the title. “We are ready for the encounter. We did our training yesterday after arrival, and it went well. Our main focus was on tactical training. We have played Botswana before, so we know how they stand. We started reminding our girls of our tactical approach for tomorrow,” said Haalubono, who is...