The Zambia Under-20 Women’s National Football Team has stated it will not underestimate Burundi in the return leg of the 2026 FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup second-round qualifier.
Speaking to ZNBC News, Assistant Coach Wisdom Kaira described Burundi as a strong side and emphasized that the team is determined to finish the job on home soil.
Kaira noted that carrying a 2–1 advantage into the return leg is a positive position, but stressed that the team remains focused on securing qualification to the next round at all costs.
He also called on football fans to show up in large numbers for the crucial match.
Meanwhile, defender Kampamba Mulenga, who earned her first call-up to the squad, expressed joy at contributing to the team’s away victory.
Mulenga said that playing for the national team is a dream come true.
The return leg will take place on Saturday, September 27, at 15:00 hours at Levy Mwanawasa Stadium.
Chansa Kunda, ZNBC

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2022 WAFCON heroine Hazel Natasha Nali has returned to the Copper Queens set after a 3 year absence . 
Nali is among the 42 local players summoned for assessment ahead of next month’s 2026 TotalEnergies Morocco 2026 CAF Women Africa Cup of Nations qualifier against Namibia.
Nali suffered laxity in the Medial Collateral Ligament and a complete tear of the Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) prior to the 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup. 
The Zambian international then underwent Surgery in Christchurch, New Zealand on August 16th, 2023 after which she embarked on a phase of post-surgery rehabilitation and physiotherapy.
She was part of the ZESCO Ndola Girls squad at the 2025 CAF Women’s Champions League| COSAFA Qualifiers and seems to have taken over the number one spot at Zegalicious. 
Häuptle has also handed call ups to Nchanga Rangers goalkeeper Agness Fabiola Banda, U20 duo of goalkeeper Mwila Mufunte and Defender Margaret Gondwe. 
Others are Ms Hat-trick, Maylan Mulenga, Maweta Chilenga, Natasha Witika of Konkola Blades Queens, Green Eagles’ goal getter Rachel Moono and Ngosa Chabwe of Indeni Roses. 
Rachael Nachula is part of the local squad as she is currently in the country and playing for Green Buffaloes Women’s Football Club. 
Foreign based players will join camp in the final stages of the preparations when the FIFA window opens on October 20.
The October 22 away match to Namibia will be played at Dobsonville Stadium in South Africa, as Namibia currently has no FIFA approved stadium.
Zambia will host Namibia four days later in the final leg at the Levy Mwanawasa Stadium in Ndola.
The winner over two legs will qualify to the Morocco 2026 CAF Women Africa Cup of Nations which takes place in March and will be a qualification tournament for the 2027 FIFA Women World Cup.
FULL PROVISIONAL SQUAD
(GOALKEEPERS)
Agness Banda (Nchanga Queens), Catherine Musonda (Red Arrows), Ng’ambo Musole, Mufunte Chishala (both Green Buffaloes), Hazel Nali, Annie Namoonje (both Zesco Ndola Girls), Eunice Sakala (Indeni Roses)
(DEFENDERS)
Margaret Belemu (Red Arrows), Josephine Lubinda (Choma Warriors), Blessings Maluba (Nchanga Queens), Esther Muchinga, Judith Soko (both Zesco Ndola Girls), Matildah Mukunda (Elite Ladies), Saliya Mwanza (Elite Ladies), Rachael Nachula (Hapoel Jerusalem-Israel), Esther Siamfuko, Memory Nthala, Margaret Gondwe (all Green Buffaloes), Justina Zulu, Pauline Zulu (both Zanaco Ladies), 
(MIDFIELDERS)
Rhodah Chileshe (Indeni Roses), Avell Chitundu (Zesco Ndola Girls), Evarine Katongo, Hellen Chanda, Maweta Chilenga, Natasha Nanyangwe (all Green Buffaloes), Mary Mambwe, Mary Wilombe (both Red Arrows), Natasha Witika (Konkola Blades Queens), 
(ATTACKERS)
Chabwe Ngosa (Indeni Roses), Mercy Chipasula, Mwangala Namakau (both Kamfinsa Police), Penelope Mulubwa, Fridah Kabwe, Mary Mbewe (all Zesco Ndola Girls), Medrine Lukhelo (Trident Queens), Eneles Phiri (Zesco Ndola Girls), Regina Chanda (Zanaco Ladies), Rachael Moono (Green Eagles), Maylan Mulenga, Agness Phiri (both Green Buffaloes), Ruth Ngoma (Zanaco Ladies),
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Lumwana Radiants Football Club’s head coach, Bilton Musonda, has been granted permission to travel to Lusaka for medical attention, according to a press statement released by the club’s general secretary, Jonathan Mapipo. 
This development comes after the team’s 2-0 home loss to Makeni All Stars.
In Musonda’s absence, First Assistant Coach Allan Kamwanga will take over as head coach and manage the club’s affairs. The team’s current form has raised concerns, with only one win in six opening matches, two draws, and three losses.
Musonda will also seek medical advice on his continued role as head coach, and the club will await this guidance before making further decisions. The club wishes Musonda a speedy recovery and calls on supporters to keep him in their prayers while rallying behind the team.
With Kamwanga at the helm, Lumwana Radiants will aim to turn their fortunes around and try to find a winning formula. 
The team’s recent performance has been a major concern, and it’s uncertain what the future holds for Musonda and the club.
BELOW IS THE FULL PRESS STATEMENT:
Lumwana Radiants FC Update on Head Coach
Lumwana Radiants Football Club wishes to inform its supporters and the public that Head Coach, Mr. Bilton Musonda, has been granted permission to travel to Lusaka for medical attention.
He will also seek medical advice on his continued role as Head Coach, and the club will await this guidance before making further decisions.
In his absence, First Assistant Coach, Mr. Allan Kamwanga, will assume the role of Head Coach and manage the affairs of the club.
We thank Coach Musonda for his service, wish him a speedy recovery, and call on all our supporters to keep him in their prayers while rallying behind the team.
Issued by:  Jonathan Mapipo General Secretary Lumwana Radiants Football Club Date: 21st September 2025
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