The Copper Queens have arrived in Kampala, Uganda, ahead of Thursday’s first-leg Olympic qualifier against the hosts.
The Zambia Senior Women’s National Team landed at Entebbe International Airport at exactly 02h44 aboard a RwandAir flight.
The team left Lusaka on Sunday afternoon and connected through Kigali, Rwanda.
Interim coach Charles Haalubono travelled with 17 local-based players. Eight foreign-based players will join the team to complete the 25-member squad named for the assignment.
The team is expected to get straight to work as preparations continue for Thursday’s fixture.
Travelling squad.
(GOALKEEPERS)
Hazel Nali – ZESCO Ndola Girls
Chishala Munfunte – Green Buffaloes
Annie Namonje – ZESCO Ndola Girls
(DEFENDERS)
Margret Belemu – Ra’anana Women’s FC – Israel
Saliya Mwanza – Elite Ladies FC
Natasha Nkaka – Green Eagles
Racheal Nachula – Green Buffaloes
Martha Tembo – Hakkarigucu Spor – Turkey
Pauline Zulu – ZESCO Ndola Girls
Lushomo Mweemba – Hakkarigucu Spor – Turkey
Margret Gondwe – Green Buffaloes Women FC
(MIDFIELDERS)
Evarine Suzeni Katongo – Green Buffaloes Women
Esther Muchinga – ZESCO Ndola Girls
Ireen Lungu – Sichuan, China
Rhodah Chileshe – Indeni Roses
Natasha Nanyangwe – Green Buffaloes Women FC
Avell Chitundu – ZESCO Ndola
Zangose Zulu – ZANACO Ladies
(STRIKERS)
Barbra Banda – Orlando Pride
Ivy Nambeye – Nchanga
Charity Mubanga – ZESCO Ndola Girls
Eneless Phiri – ZESCO Ndola Girls
Mercy Chipasula – KB Koge, Denmark
Racheal Kundananji – Bay FC, USA
Prisca Chilufya – Angels City, Mexico