Republican President Hakainde Hichilema has said the Zambia Women Team needs more exposure after being eliminated from the 2023 FIFA World Cup in New Zealand today.
Debutants Zambia are out of the World Cup after Wednesday morning’s 5-0 defeat to Spain just four days after losing their opening Group C match to Japan 5-0.
In a facebook post, President Hichilema said he takes pride in Shepolopolo Zambia’s performance in their debut World Cup appearance.
“We take immense pride in our Copper Queens’ exceptional performance in their debut World Cup appearance, where they are competing against the world’s best. Although we have faced defeat so far, we recognize that every loss comes with both pain and opportunities for growth. We should commit to building on this valuable experience,” he commented.
“To further develop our team’s capabilities we should provide our girls with more exposure to competitive friendlies and strengthen the women’s domestic league, “President Hichilema added.
Spain and Japan have qualified to the last 16 of the World Cup.
Meanwhile, Zambia faces Costa Rica on July 31 in their final Group C match.
Consoling losers. Extremely laughable
Yeah losers need some consoling. Console is different from commend. Yesterday it was reported that he was commending them. I think he has corrected himself.
New team, new coaches needed. I repeat what I said when they qualified for the world cup: we need taller, more physical players to compete physically against the taller Europeans. You can’y play the 1.4m tall Chitundu against the tall Spaniards. Look at Nigeria, they beat Australia because of their taller players. Minimum height like Lushomo Mweemba, Ochumba Lubanji, Musesa. Then new coach with tactical awareness. Mwape is embarrassing, he keeps trying what doesn’t work. Female coach now.
If the male national soccer team also lose like this at afcon, I am burning my zambian passport
No dont. We will burn Kamanga’s passport.