Embarking on the road to the U-17 National Team trials, the U-17 Girls Eastern Provincial squad commenced their journey to Lusaka this morning, January 3, 2024 proudly wearing Ally & Sons donated T-shirts. Engaging in a round robin tournament organized by FAZ, the team will vie against other provinces, aiming to secure spots on the national team roster. This FAZ-approved program serves as the pathway to the Under 17 national team, which will face Tanzania in the upcoming World Cup qualifiers. Provincial FAZ chairperson Chrispin Kamuna saw the girls off, emphasizing, "The choice is yours, girls. Utilize this chance and be the next Copper Queens big star." Understanding the task ahead, the girls aim to deliver performances that secure their spot in the U17 national soccer team. Head coach Jean Phiri, assisted by Allan Pondani Mbewe, leads the team, while provincial FAZ women representative Lillian Vergeer guides the delegation. The Under-17 Women's National Soccer Team faces Tanzania in a Chile 2024 FIFA Under-17 World Cup qualifier in February, with the return leg scheduled a fortnight later. Below is the roster of those who earned their place through rigorous training sessions. GOALKEEPERS MACHILA HAMUSONDE (TFLSF PETAUKE QUEENS), IREEN BWALYA (CHIPATA GIRLS). DEFENDERS MARTHA CHITAIKA3 (PANZA QUEENS), ELIZABERTH MUMBA (TFLSF PETAUKE QUEENS), GOLLETY BANDA (PANZA QUEENS), LUCY TEMBO (CHIPATA GIRLS), ALNESTER DAKA (MCHENGA QUEENS), KAPALANGWE JERINA (CHIPATA GIRLS). MIDFIELDERS VERONICA PHIRI (MCHENGA QUEENS), SHUPIWE MWALE (RURAL SPORTS ACADEMY), CHISOMO UKWIMI (CHIPATA GIRLS), CECILIA MWANZA, NGOMA CATHERINE (ALL PANZA QUEENS), (BANDA ETHEL (FORT JAMSONLADIES), SAKALA MWAZIONA (CHIPATA GIRLS) STRIKERS LEXIAN NGOMA (PANZA QUEENS), EUNICE MWALE (TFLSF PETAUKE QUEENS), PURITY ZULU (RURAL SPORTS ACADEMY). OFFICIALS JEAN PHIRI (GENESIS UTD FC) ALLAN MBEWE (CHIPATA GIRLS FC) LILLIAN VERGEER (FAZ EASTERN WOMEN’S REPRESENTATIVE).