WAFCON 2026: Zambia Unveil 38-Player Squad Ahead of Falcons Clash

Zambia have named a 38-player provisional squad for the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco, sending a clear signal of intent to rivals Nigeria’s Super Falcons.

The Copper Queens will open preparations with a residential training camp in Dubai, where they will also play in an invitational tournament to build match fitness and tactical cohesion.

Zambia have been drawn into a difficult Group C alongside African champions Nigeria, plus Egypt and Malawi, in what is seen as one of the tournament’s toughest groups.

The stakes are high, as the top four teams will qualify automatically for the 2027 FIFA Women’s World Cup in Australia and New Zealand.

The squad highlights Zambia’s growing depth, combining home-based talents with players active across Africa, Europe, and Asia.