Nora Häuptle Takes Charge as Zambia’s Copper Queens Head Coach
Nora Häuptle, a Swiss football coach, has been officially named the head coach of Zambia's women’s national football team, the Copper Queens, on a two-year contract. The Football Association of Zambia (FAZ) announced her appointment following their decision to part ways with former coach Bruce Mwape. Häuptle, 41, steps into the role after a successful stint as head coach of Ghana’s Black Queens, a tenure marked by notable achievements. During her time in Ghana, she led the Black Queens to qualify for the 2024 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) and secured the 2023 WAFU Zone B Women’s Cup. Despite her impactful contributions, she declined an offer from the Ghana Football Association (GFA) to extend her contract, opting instead for a fresh challenge with Zambia.
Häuptle’s decision comes after an impressive coaching journey with Ghana, where her tactical expertise helped the Black Queens deliver strong performances. She narrowly missed guiding Ghana to the Women’s Olympic Games after a close contest with Zambia, the team she now heads. Before her role as head coach, she contributed to Ghanaian football by serving as a technical advisor for the U-20 women’s team during the FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup in Costa Rica. Her tenure with the Black Queens demonstrated her ability to transform teams, instilling a competitive spirit and improving their international standing. Häuptle is expected to bring the same level of dedication and strategic insight to the Copper Queens, who are keen to maintain and enhance their reputation on the global stage.
The FAZ’s decision to hire Häuptle reflects their ambition to elevate women’s football in Zambia. Her appointment comes with a monthly salary of $7,000, and she will be officially introduced to the public in the coming week. Häuptle’s experience, coupled with her track record of success, makes her a promising addition to the Copper Queens' coaching staff. As she embarks on this new chapter, expectations are high that she will further solidify Zambia’s presence in women’s football. Fans and stakeholders alike are eager to see the Copper Queens thrive under her guidance, as Häuptle works to build on the team’s successes and lead them to new heights in the competitive world of international football.
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