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Government has urged the Copper Queens to remain focused as they go to the final of the Hollywoodbets COSAFA 2022 women’s Championship.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Ministry of Youth, Sport and Arts Permanent Secretary Mr. Kangwa Chileshe said the Government will support the team all the time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Speaking when he met the girls after they qualified to the final following a 2-1 win over Tanzania, Mr. Chileshe said the team is as strong and capable of beating South Africa in the final to lift the coveted prize.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Zambia will face South Africa on Sunday, September 11, 2022 in the finals to be played at Isaac Wolfson Stadium in Port Elizabeth, South Africa<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Meanwhile, Zambia’s Acting High Commissioner to South Africa Inonge Mwenya congratulated the Copper Queens and encouraged them to remain positive.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Ms. Mwenya told the players to keep believing in themselves and continue with the winning mentality.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Issued by<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Tamara Nyirenda<\/p>\n\n\n\n

First Secretary Press<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Zambia High Commission<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Pretoria<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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