THE late Copper Queens coach Bruce Mwape has been laid to rest in Chingola, with mourners from across the football fraternity and government officials gathering to pay their final respects to the man who transformed Zambian women’s football. Ministry of Youth, Sport and Arts Permanent Secretary Kangwa Chileshe, who represented President Hakainde Hichilema at the funeral, hailed Mwape’s enduring legacy in building the foundation for women’s football in Zambia. “His personal legacy lies in the foundation he built: a foundation of belief, opportunity, and growth for women’s football in Zambia. He cultivated an environment where talent could flourish, where players like the Barbra Bandas and the Rachael Kundananjis could rise and shine, inspiring a nation and inspiring the continent, inspiring...




