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FAZ, NORA HÄUPTLE MUTUALLY PART WAYS
19.09.2026 | Football DNA The Football Association of Zambia (FAZ) has announced that it has mutually parted ways with Copper Queens head coach Nora Häuptle, bringing an end to the Swiss tactician’s tenure with the senior women’s national team. In a statement released on 19 September 2026, FAZ General Secretary Charles Chakatazya said the decision was reached following discussions between the association and Häuptle’s representatives. Chakatazya explained that both parties ag
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BARBRA BANDA COMMITS FUTURE TO ORLANDO PRIDE WITH NEW DEAL THROUGH 2029
14.09.2026 | Football DNA Copper Queens captain Barbra Banda has committed her long-term future to Orlando Pride after signing a new contract that will keep her at the NWSL club through the 2029 season. Orlando Pride announced on Monday that the new agreement had secured the services of one of the club’s most influential players for the next three seasons. Pride Owner and Chairman Mark Wilf described Banda as a transformational player whose influence went beyond her goals. He
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GAMPHANI LUNGU VOTED ORLANDO PIRATES PLAYER OF THE MONTH
08.09.2026 | Football DNA Zambian international Gamphani Lungu has been voted Orlando Pirates Player of the Month for August following an impressive start to life with the Soweto Giants. Lungu featured in six matches during the opening month of the 2026/27 season, accumulating 392 minutes and quickly establishing himself as an influential figure in the Pirates attack. The Zambian contributed three goals and one assist, meaning he was directly involved in four goals. He also c
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FAZ, NORA HÄUPTLE MUTUALLY PART WAYS
19.09.2026 | Football DNA The Football Association of Zambia (FAZ) has announced that it has mutually parted ways with Copper Queens head coach Nora Häuptle, bringing an end to the Swiss tactician’s tenure with the senior women’s national team. In a statement released on 19 September 2026, FAZ General Secretary Charles Chakatazya said the decision was reached following discussions between the association and Häuptle’s representatives. Chakatazya explained that both parties ag
BARBRA BANDA COMMITS FUTURE TO ORLANDO PRIDE WITH NEW DEAL THROUGH 2029
14.09.2026 | Football DNA Copper Queens captain Barbra Banda has committed her long-term future to Orlando Pride after signing a new contract that will keep her at the NWSL club through the 2029 season. Orlando Pride announced on Monday that the new agreement had secured the services of one of the club’s most influential players for the next three seasons. Pride Owner and Chairman Mark Wilf described Banda as a transformational player whose influence went beyond her goals. He
GAMPHANI LUNGU VOTED ORLANDO PIRATES PLAYER OF THE MONTH
08.09.2026 | Football DNA Zambian international Gamphani Lungu has been voted Orlando Pirates Player of the Month for August following an impressive start to life with the Soweto Giants. Lungu featured in six matches during the opening month of the 2026/27 season, accumulating 392 minutes and quickly establishing himself as an influential figure in the Pirates attack. The Zambian contributed three goals and one assist, meaning he was directly involved in four goals. He also c
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