The government has bought alternative soccer boots for the Copper Queens worth over two thousand kwacha to be used in the ongoing FIFA Women’s Cup 2023 jointly hosted by Australia and New Zealand.
The Minister of Youth, Sport and Arts Elvis Nkandu, MP said this will provide options of boots for the Copper Queens, which could be used on different type’s turf.
He said President Hichilema has wished well the Queens and technical bench as they face Spain on Wednesday.
Nkandu spoke through the High Commissioner of Zambia to Australia and New Zealand Dr. Elias Munshya in Hamilton, New Zealand, at the handover ceremony.
And Football Association of Zambia National Women’s Football Team Head of delegation canel Priscilla Katoba said FAZ is grateful for the gesture.
Meanwhile, the Copper Queens have shifted base to Auckland, New Zealand, venue of Zambia verses Spain match.
Zambia is in Group C alongside Japan, Spain, and Costa Rica.
