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Africa-Press – Zambia. <\/strong><\/span>Zambia\u2019s national women\u2019s football team, the Copper Queens, received a boost with the return of their first-choice goalkeeper, Hazel Nali, who arrived in the country from New Zealand. Nali underwent a successful knee surgery, and her return marks a positive step in her recovery journey.<\/p>\n

The goalkeeper landed at Kenneth Kaunda International Airport at 15:40 hours, expressing her eagerness to return to the pitch. In a statement to ZNBC News, Nali shared that her doctors recommended continuing physiotherapy sessions in Zambia as part of her rehabilitation process.<\/p>\n

\u201cI cannot wait to get back on the pitch,\u201d Nali exclaimed, expressing her gratitude to the Government, the Football Association of Zambia, and her fans for their unwavering support during her medical journey.<\/p>\n

Highlighting the commitment to Nali\u2019s well-being, Zambia\u2019s High Commissioner to Australia and New Zealand, Elias Munshya, revealed that the government covered the cost of the surgery and arranged for some physiotherapy sessions. Munshya conveyed the government\u2019s optimism about Nali\u2019s swift and full recovery, expressing hope that she would soon rejoin the squad and contribute to Zambia\u2019s football success. Nali\u2019s return is anticipated to boost the morale of the Copper Queens as they continue their preparations for upcoming competitions.<\/p>\n

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Africa-Press – Zambia. Zambia\u2019s national women\u2019s football team, the Copper Queens, received a boost with the return of their first-choice goalkeeper, Hazel Nali, who arrived in the country from New Zealand. Nali underwent a successful knee surgery, and her return marks a positive step in her recovery journey. 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