)
Carol Kanyemba will lead Zambia's Copper Princesses to their first U17 FIFA World Cup in 10 years.
Zambia's U-17 women's national team, the Copper Princesses have secured their place in the 2024 FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup - and the credit goes to their trailblazing head coach, Carol Kanyemba.
Kanyemba has etched her name in the history books as the first female Zambian coach to guide a national team to a FIFA World Cup, a remarkable feat that has left the 40-year-old bursting with pride.
)
08:55 - 19.06.2024
FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup: Zambia's Copper Princesses celebrate return after 10 years with lavish dinner
Zambia's Copper Princesses are back at the FIFA U17 Women's World Cup for the first in 10 years and celebrated in style.
*PAY ATTENTION*: Join Pulse Sports Nigeria Whatsapp Channel Channel link
Kanyemba makes history with Zambia
The Copper Princesses' journey to the global stage was not without its challenges, as the team was forced to train on a humble basketball court ahead of their crucial qualifying match against Morocco, with no access to the designated stadium.
But under Kanyemba's steely leadership, the young Zambian squad refused to be deterred, securing a 3-1 aggregate victory over the tournament favourites.
)
A draw in the second leg was enough to see the Copper Princesses through to the FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup in the Dominican Republic.
An emotional Kanyemba reflected on the historic achievement during a chat with the Confederation of African Football, CAF.
"It feels really good to have qualified for the biggest platform of women's football at youth level, and it is an honour to be at the helm of a team that has qualified for the World Cup,” she said. “It is an even bigger honour for me to do so as a woman."
The Copper Princesses' success comes a decade after the current Copper Queens squad, Zambia's senior women's national team, made their own World Cup debut in Costa Rica as youngsters.
)
Now, a new generation of Zambian talent will take centre stage on the global stage, with the Copper Princesses determined to leave their mark.
Kanyemba's trailblazing leadership has paved the way for a new era of Zambian women's football, inspiring young players and coaches alike.
)
As the Copper Princesses prepare to represent their nation at the 2024 FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup, they do so with the weight of history on their shoulders, driven to make their country proud on the international stage.
Related content
08:55 - 19.06.2024
FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup: Zambia's Copper Princesses celebrate return after 10 years with lavish dinner
Zambia's Copper Princesses are back at the FIFA U17 Women's World Cup for the first in 10 years and celebrated in style.
)
07:35 - 19.06.2024
Zech Obiero, Aldrine Kibet, Jeremy Bissau headline Emerging Stars provisional squad for 2024 COSAFA Cup
Kenya, replacing Malawi, join Zambia, Comoros, and Zimbabwe in Group B for the 2024 COSAFA Cup in South Africa.
)
08:22 - 19.06.2024
FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup: Which countries will represent Africa?
The 2024 FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup will be hosted by Dominican Republic with three countries set to represent Africa.
)
18:07 - 27.05.2024
Avram Grant: Zambia national team head coach dismisses bias allegations by Fashion Sakala
Former Chelsea coach Avram Grant has refuted claims of biased Zambia squad selection made by forward Fashion Sakala amidst FAZ investigation.
)
15:47 - 22.05.2024
Zambia-based prodigy thrilled by Harambee Stars call-up for 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers
The Zanaco midfielder has expressed his excitement over his first Harambee Stars call-up for the upcoming 2026 World Cup qualifiers.
)
11:25 - 18.05.2024
Zambia's Copper Queens coach accused of inappropriately touching FIFA worker at 2023 Women's World Cup
Zambia and Copper Queens coach faces fresh misconduct allegations for touching a FIFA employee at the Women's World Cup.
)
12:30 - 19.06.2024
2024 COSAFA Cup: Fixtures and kick-off times revealed as Emerging Stars gear up
Kenya's Under-23 team will compete in the COSAFA Cup in South Africa, with matches scheduled in Durban from June 26 to July 7.
)
16:45 - 16.05.2024
Zambia coach faces new allegation of inappropriately touching female worker at 2023 FIFA Women's World Cup
Zambia head coach faces new allegations of sexual misconduct at the Women's World Cup prompting a FIFA investigation.
)
)
)
)
)
)
)
)
)
)
)
)
)
)
)
)
)
)
)
)
)
)
)
)