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The Football Association of Zambia (FAZ) has announced that Copper Queens head coach, Nora Häuptle, would not travel with the team for the FIFA Series tournament in Brazil due to unresolved contractual matters.
FAZ Acting Deputy General Secretary, Iva Lengwe, said Häuptle had requested amendments to her existing contract, resulting in prolonged negotiations that had ruled her out of the Brazil assignment.
“We regret to announce that Häuptle will not lead the Copper Queens in Brazil as a result of ongoing re-negotiation for amendments to her current contract,” Lengwe said in a statement issued in Lusaka on Saturday.
He added that Häuptle was expected to travel to Lusaka in the coming days to ensure that outstanding issues are resolved “in a professional manner.”
Lengwe further revealed that although FAZ had completed all the necessary travel arrangements for the coach, she could not make the trip due to her insistence on securing changes to her contract.
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“Assistant Coach Charles Haalubono will take charge of the Brazil assignment and will receive our full support,” he said.
Meanwhile, Lengwe wished the Copper Queens the best as they begin their FIFA Series campaign on Saturday.
“We urge the public to support the Copper Queens in their FIFA Series engagement which we are using as a platform for preparing for the WAFCON,” he said.
He also acknowledged that a few players experienced travel delays due to visa complications, but confirmed that all summoned players have since departed for Brazil.
The Copper Queens will open their fixtures against Canada today before facing Brazil on Tuesday. Their final match will be against South Korea on April 18.
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