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Zambia's Women Withdraw Players, Eye Fresh Talent in China

4/3/2025

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Zambia's women's national team has made a bold move, withdrawing four US-based players, including captain Barbra Banda, from the Yongchuan International Tournament in China due to new travel restrictions. Coach Nora Häuptle is seizing the opportunity to evaluate fresh talent as the team gears up to face Thailand on April 5, with dreams of reaching the final.

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Zambia's women's national team has made a bold move, withdrawing four US-based players, including captain Barbra Banda, from the Yongchuan International Tournament in China due to new travel restrictions. Coach Nora Häuptle is seizing the opportunity to evaluate fresh talent as the team gears up to face Thailand on April 5, with dreams of reaching the final.