Banda Units World Cup Goal as Copper Queens Eye WAFCON Glory

Copper Queens captain Barbra Banda says Zambia’s major goal on the upcoming 2026 Ladies’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) in Morocco is to safe qualification for the 2027 FIFA Ladies’s World Cup.

Zambia heads into the continental showpiece with excessive expectations after latest spectacular performances on the African stage. The Copper Queens are drawn in Group C alongside defending champions Nigeria, Egypt, and regional rivals Malawi.

The event can even function a qualifier for the 2027 FIFA Ladies’s World Cup.

Talking forward of the 4 Nations Match in Ndola, Banda mentioned the crew is concentrated on making a robust impression at WAFCON and incomes a spot on the world event.

“We all know it’s going to be arduous. Because of this we’re attempting the whole lot doable to have good preparations as a result of we all know and we see the way it feels to go to the World Cup, and that’s our goal,” Banda mentioned.

“For the primary phases, we have to do effectively in order that we discover ourselves enjoying the ultimate phases the place we will qualify for the World Cup, which we’re aiming for as a crew. We nonetheless need to return to the World Cup.”

Its not about me however the team- Banda

The Orlando Satisfaction striker has joined the nationwide crew camp forward of the 4 Nations Match that may characteristic Zambia, Kenya, Zimbabwe, and Lesotho.

Hosts Zambia will face Kenya within the opening match on June 6, whereas Zimbabwe will tackle Lesotho within the second semifinal. The winners will advance to the ultimate.

Banda described the event as an vital a part of the crew’s preparations for Morocco and expects stiff competitors from all taking part nations.

“It feels good to be among the many crew. I want to thank God for this chance as a result of it’s everybody’s dream to play for the nationwide crew and to current the badge. Truthfully, we’re anticipating good video games throughout this 4 Nations Match as a result of this time round there aren’t any pushover groups,” Banda mentioned.

Banda additionally famous that Football is about teamwork, including, “It’s not about Barbra Banda or Ireen Lungu or any particular person participant. It’s about the entire crew along with the technical bench. We’re united and sticking to our rules as a crew.”

Banda is assured Zambia has the standard and willpower to compete towards Africa’s finest groups and problem for main honours.

“We’re trying ahead to going there and showcasing our expertise, doing our degree finest in order that we qualify for the World Cup and make it possible for we compete for the WAFCON trophy,” Banda mentioned.

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