By Oyediji Oluwaseun Babatunde
Sports Writer, kick442.com Nigeria
After a 1-1 draw with the host of 2022 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON), Morocco last week in a preparatory match, Copper Queens of Zambia has shifted base to the resort city of Marrakech from Rabat.
The Zambian national women’s side is continuing its preparation for 2022 WAFCON.
In Rabat, Misozi Zulu’s own goal was cancelled by Grace Chanda’a goal in the 77th minute as Zambia forced Morocco to a 1-1 draw.
In Marrakech, the team is expected to play two friendly matches before moving to Casablanca for its Group B matches against Cameroon, Tunisia, and Morocco.
Coach Bruce Nwape has invited 23 players for WAFCON 2022 which comprises three goalkeepers, eight (8) defenders, six (6) midfielders, and six (6) strikers.
WAFCON 2022 will be Zambia’s third appearance at the continental women’s football showpiece after previous appearances in 2014 and 2018.
Zambia Squad for WAFCON 2022
Goalkeepers
Hazel Nali
Leticia Lungu
Catherine Musonda
Defenders
Esther Banda
Esther Siamfuko
Margaret Balemu
Martha Tembo
Lushomo Mweemba
Agnes Musesa
Anita Mulenga
Judith Soko
Midfielders
Misosi Zulu
Ireen Lungu
Mary Wilombe
Evarine Susan Katongo
Avell Chitundu
Maweta Chilenga
Strikers
Barbara Banda
Xiomara Mapepa
Grace Chanda
Ocumba Oseke Lubanji
Noria Sosala
Natasha Nanyangwe
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