The moment we have all been waiting for is finally here! The final squad for the 2023 Turkish Women’s Cup has been announced, and it is nothing short of sensational.
The tournament, which is set to take place in the beautiful resort town of Alanya, Turkey, will run from 13-22 February 2023. The teams that are expected to take part in this exciting tournament include Venezuela, Uzbekistan, and Zambia, among others.
The Zambian national women’s football team, commonly known as the “Shepolopolo,” will be representing our country with pride and determination. The team is made up of some of the best female football players from around the country and internationally also, who have worked incredibly hard to get where they are today.
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The final squad for the tournament, as announced by Coach Mwape, includes some of the most talented and experienced players from various teams, both domestically and internationally. Let’s take a closer look at the squad:
GOALKEEPERS: Catherine Musonda (INDENI Roses), Eunice Sakala (Nkwazi Queens), Hazel Nali (Fatih Vatan Sport-Turkey)
DEFENDERS: Margaret Belemu (Hakkarigucu Spur-Turkey), Martha Tembo (BIIK Kazygurt Shymkent-Kazakhstan), Lushomo Mweemba, Agness Musesa, Esther Siamfuko (all Green Buffaloes), Pauline Zulu (Elite Ladies), Esther Banda (BUSA), Judith Soko (YASA)
MIDFIELDERS: Misozi Zulu (Hakkarigucu Spur-Turkey), Ireen Lungu, Hellen Chanda (both BIIK Kazygurt Shymkent-Kazakhstan), Evarine Susan Katongo (ZISD Women), Mary Wilombe (Red Arrows), Prisca Chilufya (Fatih Karagumruk A.S-Turkey)
STRIKERS: Xiomara Mapepa (Elite Ladies), Ochumba Oseke Lubanji (Red Arrows), Hellen Mubanga, Rachael Nachula (both Zaragoza CFF-Spain), Grace Chanda, Rachael Kundananji (both Madrid CFF), Barbara Banda (Shanghai Shengli-China)
These players are a force to be reckoned with, and we can expect nothing but the best from them in the Turkish Women’s Cup. They have the skills, determination, and passion to bring home the trophy.
So, let’s all get behind our team and support them as they take on the world in Alanya, Turkey. The Shepolopolo are ready to conquer the Turkish Women’s Cup, and we, as their fans, will be there to cheer them on every step of the way!
