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Swiss Nora Hauptle appointed new Zambia WNT head Coach

The Football Association of Zambia (FAZ) has officially unveiled former Switzerland defender Nora Hauptle as the new head coach of the Zambia Women National team.

The Swiss tactician was revealed during a press conference held on Friday at Taj Pamodzi Hotel in Lusaka.

The former Black Queens of Ghana coach replaces native Bruce Mwape, having penned down a three year contract.

Speaking at the ceremony, FAZ president Andrew Kamanga hailed Nora’s appointment, highlighting targets set for the incoming trainer.

“One of the targets that we have set is that of winning the women’s Africa Cup of Nations coming up in July and also make sure that we qualify for the 2026 edition which will be a qualifier for the FIFA World Cup,” Kamanga said at the unveiling ceremony.

For Hauptle, expressed satisfaction at the event, saying it was always her desire to lead the Copper Queens.

“It was always a wish for me to take over this team because there are so many fantastic players, there is so much potential I see in this team and of course, I know that the expectations are very high. The team already got bronze (at the WAFCON 2022) and it’s our objective to go and top this result,” Häuptle said.

The 41-year-old will work with her compatriot Philippe Hasler as her assistant and locals, Charles Haalubono and Enala Phiri.

The new technical team in the dug out is expected to drive the Southern Nation to greater heights in addition to their achievements gathered in recent years.

Zambia, were bronze medalists at the 2022 WAFCON edition in Morocco, 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup debutants and made their second appearance at Olympics finals last year in Paris, France.

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