FAZ search for more friendly games for Copper Queens

FAZ president Andrew Kamanga says the association is still looking around for more friendly matches for the Copper Queens preparing for the Tokyo Olympic Games slated to kick off in July in Japan.

Speaking after Kenya withdrew from the friendly match which was scheduled for April 25, Kamanga said the draw that takes place on April 21 will give FAZ an insight on which opposition to test the team against.

Zambia carries the only ticket for Africa and will join Japan, Australia, Brazil, Netherlands, New Zealand, Great Britain, Sweden, Canada, Chile, China, and United States of America.

Meanwhile, Kamanga has hailed the committee of eminent women selected to spearhead fundraising efforts for the Tokyo assignment to raise funds for the team.

He has called on the corporate world to partner with FAZ and help raise funds for the women who have done us proud.

Kamanga also hailed Vice President Inonge Wina who has taken a front seat to help the committee raise funds for the Tokyo-bound Copper Queens.

Meanwhile, Kamanga said FAZ has continued to engage government on the possibility of having a limited number of fans returning to stadia.

Kamanga said it is unfortunate that Super League and ABSA Cup games have continued to be played behind closed doors due to the existing ban on spectators at stadia.

“It is our hope that the Ministry of Health and their sports counterparts will give us a hearing on our plea.

“Our collaboration with the Zambia Medical Association (ZMA) with whom we have a Memorandum of Understanding to handle Covid-19 protocols at our matches will help us in implementing some of the guidelines to be observed,” Kamanga said.

He hailed ABSA Cup and the Minister of Sports Emmanuel Mulenga who graced the ABSA Cup semifinals played at Arthur Davies Stadium on Saturday.