Nora Hauptle best fit for Copper Queens job â?? Zambia FA

The Football Association of Zambia (FAZ) believes Nora Hauptle is the best fit for the Copper Queens' head coach role, with General Secretary Reuben Kamanga highlighting her deep understanding of the teams needs. Hauptle, who previously coached Ghanas Black Queens, led them through a challenging 2024 Olympic qualifier against Zambia, where they narrowly lost with a 4-3 aggregate score.Her impressive approach to the game during that series made her the top choice for the job.Reuben Kamanga, General Secretary of the Football Association of Zambia, explained that Hauptles familiarity with the team played a key role in the decision.He highlighted her understanding of Zambias players, their strengths, and weaknesses, as well as the experience gained from the qualifiers, which gave her an edge over other candidates.When we assessed the candidates and reviewed the selection process, we felt that Nora Hauptle was the best fit for the team, he told Joy Sports.She [Nora Hauptle] knew our players well, understood their strengths and weaknesses, and perhaps the [Ghana vs Zambia Olympic qualifiers] gave her an advantage over the other candidates.We want her [Nora Hauptle] to maintain Olympic and World Cup qualifications, win WAFCON trophies, and secure more regional accolades. Read Full Story