Shepolopolo face Namibia in AWC opener

Shepolopolo on Saturday makes their debut appearance at the Africa Women Championship when they face Namibia in the 2014 edition opener.

Zambia and Namibia clash in the 17h00 kickoff opening match at Sam Nujoma Stadium in Windhoek seeking to start the tournament on a positive note.

This is probably the easiest match for Shepolopolo who have to tackle favourites Nigeria and Ivory Coast in the other Group A matches on Tuesday and Friday respectively.

The team arrived in Namibia on Wednesday night.

Head coach Charles Bwale is upbeat about Zambia’s chances in Namibia.

“I am happy that we are finally ready for the tournament,” Bwale said.

“We shall definitely compete as we are just as good as our opponents,” he added.

Full Squad
Goalkeepers:
Hazel Natasha Nali Chingola (Queens),
Mirriam Katamanda (Red Arrows),
Wendy Lydia Kunda (Moba Queens)

Defenders:
Ethel Esther Chama (Green Buffaloes),
Anita Mulenga (Green Buffaloes),
Meya Banda (Green Buffaloes),
Annie Kibanji (Green Buffaloes),
Grace Zulu (Bauleni Sports Academy),
Emelda Musonda (Red Arrows)

Midfielders:
Racheal Lungu (Bauleni Sports Academy),
Lweendo Chisamu (Chibolya Queens),
Esther Nakalange Mukwasa (Moba Queens),
Justina Banda (Olympic Youth Development Centre),
Susan Banda (Red Arrows),
Mary Mwakapila (Bauleni Sports Academy),
Misozi Chisha Racheal Zulu (National Assembly),
Kabange Mupopo (Green Buffaloes)

Strikers:
Hellen Mubanga (Bauleni United Sports Academy),
Carol Theresa Howes (Balcatta SC, Australia),
Nchawaka Namputa Saili (Bauleni United Sports Academy),
Noria Sosala (National Assembly)