Zambia Women’s National Football Team vs Japan Women’s National Soccer Team Lineups FIFA World Cup 2023. On Saturday, the Zambia Women’s National Team, also known as the Copper Queens, will play their highly anticipated Women’s World Cup debut. They will face Japan in a Group C match at Waikato Stadium.
As the lowest placed team in the competition, Zambia faces a difficult task in their efforts to advance to the next stage of the tournament. They will compete for the top two spots in their group against strong opposition, including Japan, Costa Rica and current leaders Spain.
Zambia secured their place in the World Cup by finishing well in the top four of the WAFCON 2022 tournament, which acted as a qualifying event for the Women’s World Cup.
Their qualification for the prestigious tournament is a great achievement for Zambian women’s football, and their first appearance promises to be a momentous occasion for the team and their fans.
As they enter the international stage, the Copper Queens will no doubt show their talent, determination and passion for the beautiful game. Soccer fans around the world will be eager to see how they play and compete against the strongest teams in their group.
Zambia Women’s National Football Team vs Japan Women’s National Soccer Team Lineups
As the 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup gets underway, the African nation of Zambia finds itself ranked 77th in the world. Despite being the lowest-ranked team in their group, they have the opportunity to make a mark when they take on Japan, a team with a rich history in the competition.
Copper Queens Starting Lineup 4-4-2
- 1 Catherine Musonda
- 8 Margaret Belemu
- 15 Agness Musesa
- 3 Lushomo Mweemba
- 13 Martha Tembo
- 14 Ireen Lungu
- 4 Susan Banda
- 12 Evarine Katongo
- 17 Racheal Kundananji
- 11 Barbara Banda
- 19 Xiomara Mapepa
Japan Starting XI 5-4-1
- 1 Ayaka Yamashita
- 2 Risa Shimizu
- 3 Moeka Minami
- 4 Saki Kumagai
- 5 Shiori Miyake
- 8 Hikaru Naomoto
- 10 Fuka Nagano
- 11 Mina Tanaka
- 13 Jun Endo
- 14 Yui Hasegawa
- 23 Riko Ueki
Japan has been a consistent participant in every edition of the Women’s World Cup. Their standout achievements include winning the tournament in 2011 and reaching the final in 2015, where they narrowly lost to the United States. In the last World Cup held in France, Japan advanced to the Round of 16 before being eliminated, and now they are determined to improve their performance in this edition.
As the two teams take the field at Waikato Stadium for their Group C tie, spectators will be curious to see how the Copper Queens perform against the skilled and seasoned players of Nadeshiko Japan. Team news and updates from both sides will add to the anticipation surrounding this encounter.
With Japan aiming to make a strong statement in this edition of the Women’s World Cup, and Zambia eager to prove themselves on the global stage, the match is sure to deliver an enthralling spectacle for soccer fans around the world.
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