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Zambia Women's National Under-17 Football Team
Zambia women's national under-17 football team, nicknamed the Junior She-polopolo, represents the country in international under-17 matches. The team has participated in FIFA sanctioned events, including U-17 World Cup qualifiers. Background Zambia women's national under-17 football team is nicknamed the Junior She-polopolo. The team's official kit colours include green shorts, a green jersey and green socks. Women's football was formally organised by the Football Association of Zambia in 1983. Since that time, Zambia has created a women's senior national team and an under-20 team. Women's football continues to be supported by the national federation who have budgeted money for the women's game and youth game. In 2009, there were 100 women's teams for players over 16, and 112 youth women's teams for players under 16. Women's football in Africa as a whole faces problems that include limited access to education, poverty amongst women in the wider society, and fundamental inequality ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Football Association Of Zambia
The Football Association of Zambia is the governing body of association football in Zambia founded in 1929 and based at the "Football House" on Alick Nkhata Road in Lusaka, the country's capital. Affiliated to Confederation of African Football, CAF and FIFA in 1964 and COSAFA in 1997, it organizes the Zambia Super League, local league and the Zambia national football team, country's national team. Executive committee * President Andrew Kamanga * Vice President Justin Mumba * Treasurer Rix Mweemba * Member Brenda Kunda * Member Lee Kawanu * Member Dr Joseph Mulenga * Member Elijah Chileshe * Member Kabaso Kapambwe * Member Blackwell Siwale (2016–17) National teams The association governs and controls the Zambian national men's and women's teams which represents the country in international association football. The men's national team was commonly known during the 1980s as the "KK 11" after Kenneth Kaunda, Dr. Kenneth Kaunda ("KK"), the founder of Zambia who was its ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
2010 FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup
The 2010 FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup Women's association football, women's football tournament is the second such tournament, and was held in Trinidad and Tobago from 5 to 25 September 2010. Sixteen teams, comprising representatives from all six confederations, took part in the final competition, in which Trinidad and Tobago had a guaranteed place as the host nation. Qualified teams *The qualifiers took place during late 2009 and early 2010. The places were allocated as follows to confederations: Asian Football Confederation, AFC (3), Confederation of African Football, CAF (3), CONCACAF (2), CONMEBOL (3), Oceania Football Confederation, OFC (1), UEFA (3), plus the host country. :1.Teams that made their debut. On 30 June 2010, President of Nigeria Goodluck Jonathan announced he would suspend the Nigeria Football Federation from FIFA competition for 2 years. This put the Nigeria women's national football team, Flamingoes place at the competition in jeopardy. On 5 July 2010, the ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Zambia National Under-20 Football Team
Zambia (), officially the Republic of Zambia, is a landlocked country at the crossroads of Central, Southern and East Africa, although it is typically referred to as being in Southern Africa at its most central point. Its neighbours are the Democratic Republic of the Congo to the north, Tanzania to the northeast, Malawi to the east, Mozambique to the southeast, Zimbabwe and Botswana to the south, Namibia to the southwest, and Angola to the west. The capital city of Zambia is Lusaka, located in the south-central part of Zambia. The nation's population of around 19.5 million is concentrated mainly around Lusaka in the south and the Copperbelt Province to the north, the core economic hubs of the country. Originally inhabited by Khoisan peoples, the region was affected by the Bantu expansion of the thirteenth century. Following the arrival of European explorers in the eighteenth century, the British colonised the region into the British protectorates of Barotseland-North-West ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Zambia National Under-17 Football Team
The Zambia National U-17 Football team is the U-17 football team for Zambia founded in 1929. The team, also known as the Junior Chipolpolo, represents the country in international under-17 matches and is controlled by the Football Association of Zambia. In 2016, they were disqualified from the 2016 COSAFA Under-17 Championship because two players were found to have been over the age of 17. Competitive record FIFA U-17 World Cup * 1985 - ''Did not qualify'' * 1987 - ''Withdrew'' * 1989 - ''Did not qualify'' * 1991 - ''Did not qualify'' * 1993 - ''Did not enter'' * 1995 - ''Disqualified'' * 1997 - ''Did not enter'' * 1999 - ''Did not qualify'' * 2001 - ''Did not qualify'' * 2003 - ''Did not qualify'' * 2005 - ''Did not enter'' * 2007 - ''Did not qualify'' * 2009 - ''Did not qualify'' * 2011 - ''Did not qualify'' * 2013 - ''Did not qualify'' * 2015 - ''Did not qualify'' * 2017 - ''Did not qualify'' * 2019 - ''Did not qualify'' * 2023 - ''Did not qualify'' CAF U-16 and ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Zambia Women's National Under-20 Football Team
Zambia women's national under-20 football team, the Young She-polopolo, represents the country in international U20 competitions. The team, originally a U19 national team until 2006, has competed in the African Women U-19 Championship qualifying competition and the African qualifying competitions for the FIFA U19/U20 World Cup. Because of local conditions related to the whole of women's football on the continent, the team faces challenges for improving their performance. Background Zambia women's national under-20 football team is nicknamed the Young She-polopolo. The team's official kit colours include green shorts, a green jersey and green socks. Women's football was formally organised by the Football Association of Zambia in 1983. Since that time, Zambia has created a women's senior national team and an under-20 team. Women's football continues to be supported by the national federation who have budgeted money for the women's game and youth game. In 2009, there were 100 women ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Zambia Women's National Football Team
The Zambia women's national football team, nicknamed the Copper Queens, represents Zambia in women's association football. There is also a Zambia women's national under-17 football team, a Zambia women's national under-20 football team, and Olympic qualifying team and a Homeless World Cup team. The country has participated in several qualifying tournaments for the FIFA Women's World Cup and other African-based football tournaments. The country is the first landlocked nation in Africa to qualify for a senior World Cup of either men's or women's, having its maiden debut in the 2023 FIFA Women's World Cup. History Background Zambia women's national football team is called the Copper Queens. In 1985, almost no country in Africa had a women's national football team. Women's football was formally organised by the Football Association of Zambia in 1983. Since that time, Zambia has created a women's senior national team and an under-20 team. Women's football continues to be supporte ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
2024 FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup
The 2024 FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup ( es, Copa Mundial Femenina Sub-17 de la FIFA República Dominicana 2024, link=no) will be the 8th edition of the FIFA Women's U-17 World Cup, the biennial international women's youth football championship contested by the under-17 national teams of the member associations of FIFA. It will be hosted by Dominican Republic. It will be the first time the Dominican Republic has ever hosted a FIFA tournament. Spain are the two-time defending champions. Host selection Dominican Republic were announced as the 2024 Women's U-17 World Cup hosts following the FIFA Council meeting on 25 June 2023 in Zurich, Switzerland. Qualified teams A total of 16 teams qualify for the final tournament. In addition to Dominican Republic who qualified automatically as hosts, the other 15 teams qualify from six separate continental competitions. Draw The official draw will take place in Summer 2024 in Santo Domingo. The teams were allocated based on their performa ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
2022 FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup
The 2022 FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup was the 7th edition of the FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup, the multinational–international women's youth football championship, contested by the under-17 national teams of the member associations of FIFA, since its inception in 2008. The tournament was hosted by India, which would have hosted the 2020 edition before it was cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic. It was the second time that India have been hosting a FIFA tournament, after the men's 2017 FIFA U-17 World Cup, and the first time that India hosting a FIFA women's football tournament. Morocco and Tanzania, along with host India, made their debuts in the tournament. Spain were the defending champions, having won their first title in 2018. They managed to retain the title. Host selection India were originally selected as hosts of the 2020 FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup on 15 March 2019. On 17 November 2020, FIFA announced that the 2020 edition of the tournament would be cancelled due ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
2018 FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup
The 2018 FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup was the 6th edition of the FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup, the biennial international women's youth football championship contested by the under-17 national teams of the member associations of FIFA, since its inception in 2008. The tournament was held in Uruguay from 13 November to 1 December 2018. North Korea were the defending champions but were eliminated by Spain in the quarter-finals. The final took place at the Estadio Charrúa, Montevideo between Spain and Mexico a rematch from the group stage in 2016. Spain won their first title, beating Mexico 2–1 in the Final. Host selection On 6 March 2014, FIFA announced that bidding had begun for the 2018 FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup. Member associations interested in hosting must submit a declaration of interest by 15 April 2014, and provide the complete set of bidding documents by 31 October 2014. The following countries made official bids for hosting the tournament: * * * * * The decision on t ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
2016 FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup
The 2016 FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup was the fifth edition of the FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup, the biennial international women's youth football championship contested by the under-17 national teams of the member associations of FIFA. The tournament was held in Jordan from 30 September to 21 October 2016. While the role of women in sport was regarded as controversial due to cultural and religious conservatism in some countries of the Middle East, this tournament was the first female FIFA tournament held in the region. Host selection The following countries submitted a bid to host the tournament by the May 2013 deadline: * * * * On 5 December 2013, the FIFA Executive Committee announced that the tournament would be held in Jordan. Qualified teams A total of 16 teams qualified for the final tournament. In addition to Jordan who qualified automatically as hosts, the other 15 teams qualified from six separate continental competitions. The slot allocation was published in June 2014. ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
2014 FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup
The 2014 FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup was the fourth edition of the youth association football tournament for women under the age of 17. The final tournament was hosted in Costa Rica. The competition was played from 15 March to 4 April 2014. Japan beat Spain in the final 2–0, the same score the same match ended in the group stage. Japan emerged as the fourth different champion in four editions. The opening match of the tournament set a new tournament record with 34,453 spectators. In total 284,320 supporters attended matches averaging 8,885 per match beating the 2012 record. Host selection On 3 March 2011, FIFA announced that the tournament would be held in Costa Rica. There were six official bids. * * * * * * Hosting rights were then stripped on 28 February 2013 due to problems in stadium construction. After receiving guarantees from both CONCACAF and the Costa Rican government, they were re-instated as hosts at an executive committee meeting in Zurich on 21 March 2013. Th ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
2012 FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup
The 2012 FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup was the third edition of the women's football tournament, and was held in Azerbaijan from 22 September to 13 October, following a decision by the executive committee on 19 March 2010. Defending champions South Korea failed to qualify for the tournament. France won the title after defeating Korea DPR 1–1 (7–6 after pen.). Mascot The official mascot of this World Cup was The Top Top Girl (Top Top Qız), which means ball in Azerbaijani, a young girl with the national flag painted on her cheeks. Her body is blue, red, green and white kit like the host's national team and her brown hair in a ponytail designed to resemble what is known as a buta, a curving decorative motif widely used in Azerbaijani art. Qualified teams :1.Teams that made their debut. Venues All four venues were initially to be staged only in Baku. There were also matches in Lankaran. Tofiq Bahramov Stadium was the stadium where the final was held. Match official ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
