Former Sports Minister Akua Sena Dansua has expressed her disappointment with the Ghana Football Association (GFA) for not keeping former Black Queens coach Nora Häuptle.Dansua called the decision a “shame” and said it was a missed chance to boost women’s football in Ghana.Meanwhile, the Zambian Football Federation (FAZ) has appointed Häuptle as the new head coach of the Copper Queens.

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The announcement, made on Saturday, January 6, 2025, confirmed that she has signed a three-year contract.Official Announcement: Copper Queens Get New Head CoachThe Football Association of Zambia (FAZ) has appointed Swiss national Nora Hauptle as the new head coach of the Copper Queens on a 3-year deal. Hauptle, a former Swiss international defender, brings a wealth of… pic.twitter.

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com/IHjIEmaTg4— FAZ (@FAZFootball) January 4, 2025 FAZ General Secretary Reuben Kamanga expressed excitement about Häuptle’s potential to elevate Zambian women’s football. Kamanga stated:“We are excited to announce the appointment of Nora Häuptle as the new Zambia Women’s National Team coach. We have every reason to believe that she has the pedigree and profile that will take us to the next level.

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”Nora Häuptle has confirmed her new role as head coach of Zambia’s Copper Queens through a post on her LinkedIn page, expressing her excitement for the challenge ahead.Both Ghana’s Black Queens and Zambia’s Copper Queens are set to participate in the 2024 Women’s African Cup of Nations, taking place from July 5 to 26, 2025.

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Unfortunately, Ghana will head into the tournament without a coach after contract talks between Häuptle and the Ghana Football Association (GFA) fell through.

an exclusive interview with Citi Sports, on Monday, January 6, 2025, Akua Sena Dansua expressed her disappointment with the GFA’s handling of Häuptle’s contract renewal.Press Statement: Nora Hauptle Contract Expiry

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Sheikh Tophic Sienu (@SheikhTophic) January 4, 2025 She highlighted several possible reasons for the Swiss tactician’s departure, including inadequate resources and interference in her work.“Yeah, it’s a shame. It may boil down to interference in her work. There may also be a lack of resources.When you compare female football to male football, you see that almost 90% of resources go to the men’s teams,

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especially the national team.”Dansua also pointed to insufficient media and political support for women’s football contributing to Häuptle’s decision to leave.“Maybe she wasn’t happy doing her work. She wasn’t enjoying sufficient media and political support in Ghana. That’s why she decided to go that way.

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”The GFA is yet to announce Häuptle’s successor, leaving uncertainty around Ghana’s preparations for the upcoming tournament.

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