Coach Bruce Mwape addressed the media in a press briefing ahead of tomorrow's international friendly match against Tanzania, set to take place at Woodlands Stadium in Lusaka. Mwape expressed his satisfaction with the opportunity to play at home, as the previous friendly games had been played away. He emphasized the desire of the Zambian fans to see their national team play on home soil. Regarding the upcoming game, Coach Mwape highlighted its significance, mentioning that both teams had agreed to allow nine substitutions. This agreement aims to prevent player injuries and offers an opportunity to assess more players, as most of the squad members will get a chance to participate at some point during the match. Mwape encouraged fans to come and support the team, expressing the team's eagerness to witness their presence during the game against Tanzania. Barbra Banda, the captain of the Copper Queens, expressed her delight at having a full team available for preparation, which allows for better cohesion and preparation. She acknowledged that Tanzania would be a tough opponent but assured that the team was making every effort to deliver a commendable performance. On the Tanzanian side, Coach Bakari Shime conveyed his gratitude to the Football Association of Zambia (FAZ) for the opportunity to play against Zambia. He acknowledged the Zambian team's preparations for the upcoming World Cup and considered this friendly match as an important test to assess their progress so far. Tanzania's captain, Amina Bilali, stated that their team had prepared extensively, recognizing Zambia's strength as a formidable opponent and their World Cup aspirations. She eagerly looked forward to the challenge presented by tomorrow's game.