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The Women\u2019s Africa Cup of Nations bronze medalists, Shepolopolo, have commenced their preparations for the friendly game against the Netherlands.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Copper Queens take on the Netherlands on October 6 in a friendly match which is part of preparations for next year\u2019s world cup.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Bruce Mwape led side had their training session at the Fallsway Arena in Lusaka.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Coach Bruce Mwape says preparations for the friendly game are going well.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Meanwhile, Ireen Lungu has described the Copper Queens\u2019 journey as a busy one having played a number of games this year while preparing to face the Netherlands next month.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Evarine Susan Katongo adds that the Copper Queens wanted to face teams that have great players in preparation for the 2023 Women\u2019s World Cup and the friendly against the orange lionesses is what they needed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Cosmas Chongo Mulenga <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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