The Football Association of Zambia (FAZ) have announced the appointment of Nora Häuptle as the new head coach of its Copper Queens until 2028, AhotorSports can confirm.
The Swiss replaces Bruce Mwape who has been reassigned to the Association’s Developmental Programs as he focuses on CAF Pro License course.
Statement of confirmation from the Association read:
“Copper Queens Get New Head Coach”
“The Football Association of Zambia (FAZ) has appointed Swiss national Nora Hauptle as the new head coach of the Copper Queens on a 3-year deal”
“Hauptle, a former Swiss international defender, brings a wealth of experience, including coaching in Germany’s Frauen-Bundesliga and Ghana’s Black Queens”
”She will build on the team’s astonishing milestones, including Bronze at WAFCON 2022, a FIFA World Cup debut in 2023, and Back-to-back Olympic qualifications (Tokyo 2020 & Paris 2024)”
”Outgoing coach Bruce Mwape has been reassigned to FAZ’s developmental programs as he undertakes the CAF Pro License course”
”Let’s welcome Coach Hauptle and wish her success as we prepare for the 2024 WAFCON in Morocco”
Zambia had been from afar following situation regarding the Nora and the Ghana Football Association regarding contract extension.
Aside the Ghana FA’s failure to meet the demands of the Swiss, the Kurt Okraku-led FA could not raise a purported $40K for preparatory friendlies ahead of the Women’s African Cup of Nations in Morocco later this year.
GFA offered Häuptle a $6,000 monthly salary and a $5,000 bonus in preparation for the Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) in Morocco in July 2025 but she declined reportedly seeking $12,000 instead. Nora Häuptle Quits Black Queens – Reports
She is expected to guide the Copper Queens to the WAFCON in Morocco.
