COACH: ZAMBIA IS JUST PARTICIPATING IN THE WOMEN’S WORLD CUP TO MAKE UP THE NUMBERS.

Zambia is competing in the Women’s World Cup for the first time this year, and even though coach Bruce Mwape is aware that its opponents would be far more skilled, he does not consider the African team to be underdogs.

Mwape’s side is the first from Zambia to earn a spot in either the men’s or women’s World Cup, and will begin their Group C campaign against a team that has previously won the tournament, Japan, before playing Spain and Costa Rica.

Zambia, according to Mwape, is not attending the competition merely to fill out the roster.

Though we are still young, Mwape said to FIFA+ on Wednesday, “We don’t just want to add numbers to the tournament.”

“Based on the limited experience we have, I believe we can compete with any squad. Although others believe we will go there as underdogs, it won’t be simple. We are going to compete, in my opinion.

According to Mwape, Zambian football has transformed as a result of World Cup qualification, with many young ladies aspiring to play for the nation.

When asked what his team’s objectives will be at the Finals in Australia and New Zealand, Mwape responded, “Success at the World Cup will shake the entire world because if we perform well, I’m sure people will be startled.

Some of them won’t even be aware of Zambia’s location. They will need to consult a globe map to determine this. But there isn’t