Nora Hauptle Leaves Black Queens, Set to Join Copper Queens as Head Coach
In a significant development, Nora Hauptle has declined a contract extension with the Ghana Football Association (GFA) and is poised to take up a new role as head coach of Zambia's Copper Queens. The Football Association of Zambia (FAZ) is expected to officially unveil Hauptle as the new head coach next week.
Hauptle, 41, has been at the helm of Ghana's Black Queens since 2023, succeeding Mercy Tagoe. Prior to her appointment as head coach, she served as technical advisor for Ghana's U20 women's national team, the Black Princesses, during the 2022 FIFA U20 Women's World Cup in Costa Rica.
Hauptle's departure marks the end of her tenure with the Black Queens, as she embarks on a new challenge with Zambia. Her move has sparked concerns about Ghana's preparation for upcoming games, with Hauptle herself expressing worries about the team's lack of game exposure.
In a social media post, Hauptle emphasized the importance of providing the national team with high-performance game exposures. She noted that this is crucial for the team's growth and development, allowing players to work, learn, and gain valuable experience.
Hauptle's concerns are not unfounded, as Ghana's preparation for tournaments has been a long-standing issue. The country's history of inadequate preparation has often hindered its success on the international stage.
The upcoming WAFCON 2024, scheduled for July 2025, highlights the disparity in game exposure among participating teams. Hauptle's comments serve as a reminder of the need for structured and competitive preparations to ensure success in international competitions.
As Hauptle begins her new journey with the Copper Queens, Ghana will be looking to appoint a new head coach to lead the Black Queens. The GFA will need to act swiftly to ensure a seamless transition and provide the team with the necessary support to succeed in upcoming tournaments.
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