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Nora Häuptle believes that what makes Zambia’s stars truly exceptional isn’t their talent—but their humility. The head coach of the Copper Queens, who took charge in January, says players like Barbara Banda and Rachel Kundananji have set the tone for a squad defined not by ego, but by identity and cultural roots. “These are global […]
Nora Häuptle insists that Zambia’s path to success will be gradual and steady, rejecting any shortcuts as she prepares the Copper Queens for the TotalEnergies CAF Women’s Africa Cup of Nations 2024. Since taking charge in January, the Swiss coach has introduced a disciplined, collective approach centred on listening and mutual respect. “There is no […]
The Football Association of Zambia (FAZ) have appointed Nora Hauptle as the new head coach for the Zambia women’s national team, the Copper Queens. The FAZ confirmed the appointment on Saturday, January 4, 2025. Hauptle joins Zambia on a three-year deal until 2028 after leaving her role at the Black Queens after deciding not to extend […]
Nora Häuptle has departed Ghana following the conclusion of her contract as head coach of the Black Queens. The Ghana Football Association (GFA) had appointed the Swiss coach to lead the Ghana women’s national team, taking over from Mercy Tagoe-Quarcoo, who had been in charge since 2019. Häuptle chose not to renew her contract, which […]
Nora Häuptle has been appointed as the head coach of Zambia’s senior women’s national football team, the Copper Queens, AfricaSoccer.com understands The 41-year-old signed a two-year contract with the Football Association of Zambia (FAZ). The Swiss coach served as head coach of Ghana’s senior women’s national team, the Black Queens, following her appointment in 2023 […]
