In an exciting development for women's football in Zambia, ELITE LADIES FC has announced that four of its exceptional players have been called for the upcoming local national team camp. The selected players include Xiomara Mapepa, who emerged as the Golden Boot winner of the 2022/2023 FAZ Women's Super League, as well as the versatile defender Pauline Zulu, enterprising attacking midfielder Comfort Selemani, and the talented goalkeeper Esther Chitete Munsaka. All local players are expected to converge in Lusaka for a rigorous two-week camp starting on June 3, 2023. Following this phase, the final squad members will proceed to a European training camp, where the Copper Queens will face formidable opponents such as Ireland, Switzerland, and Germany. Subsequently, the team will head to New Zealand on July 10, 2023, for the grand event—the World Cup. The news of these selections has been met with immense enthusiasm, particularly by the Elite Ladies Football Club, where the four players ply their trade. The club extended its best wishes to the players, expressing pride in their accomplishments and highlighting their potential. It is worth noting that all four individuals are also members of the Zambia Under-20 national team, with Xiomara recently making the transition from the Under-20 setup. Elite Ladies FC, a prominent team based in Lusaka, has consistently demonstrated its commitment to nurturing young talent and propelling players toward successful careers. The club follows a recruitment policy that focuses on developing local players between the ages of 16 and 21, allowing them to flourish on the national stage. In the case of international signings, Elite Ladies FC requires that the players be actively involved in their respective national teams—a testament to the club's dedication to assembling a competitive roster. These exciting developments not only highlight the impressive abilities of the four called-up players but also underscore the Football Association of Zambia's determination to elevate women's football in the country. PICTURE -Elite ladies Fc