FAZ President Andrew Kamanga paid Copper Queens attacker Grace Chanda a visit in Hamilton, New Zealand.
Chanda who played a staggering role as Zambia secured World Cup qualification following a third-place finish at the WAFCON, fell sick prior to the start of the global showpiece.
In post on FAZ’s official page, Kamanga stated “We wish you nothing but all the best, it’s unfortunate that you couldn’t play the tournament, but you know in life, we should always know that things happen for a reason so we just came to encourage you, it’s been difficult and it is a sort of situation where people couldn’t see you other than the medical staff.”
“We are with you throughout in our prayers. Even as we go back home, we will still be there to support you. Anything you need, we are there to help. We can only wish you nothing but the best. So just know that we are always with you, we are there for you and we have to continue supporting you.”
Kamanga said Chanda remained a key component of the Copper Queens set up and her role will be vital in the upcoming national assignments post the 2023 World Cup.
“It’s not the end of the world; all these things will start, and you have to be there, Kamanga said. “In fact, there is more work, and after this (the World Cup), we have the Olympic qualifiers and Africa Cup qualifiers so it’s not the end of the world,” he added.
“Thank you so much sir, I appreciate,”-Grace.
“I will be back,” said the 2022 CAF Women’s Player of the Year finalist as she saw off her visitors who included Kamanga and FAZ general secretary Reuben Kamanga.
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