Zanaco FC Announces Departure of Ladies Coach Florence Mwila After Five Years

LUSAKA – ZANACO Football Club has officially announced the departure of Florence Mwila, the esteemed Head Coach of their Ladies team, bringing to a close an outstanding chapter in the club's history. Mwila's five-year tenure saw her transform the ZANACO Ladies into a formidable presence in Zambian women's football, a period marked by significant growth and achievement for the Sunset Stadium-based outfit. Her departure signals the end of an era for a coach widely regarded as a pivotal figure in the development of women's football in the country. Under Coach Mwila's astute leadership, ZANACO Ladies FC, which she helped establish on April 9, 2021, ascended from the FAZ Women's Super League Lusaka Province to secure promotion to the elite FAZ Women's Super League. The team achieved its highest-ever finish last season, securing an impressive fourth position in the highly competitive league. This rapid rise underscored her strategic acumen and ability to nurture talent, laying a strong foundation for the club's continued success. The ZANACO Ladies are known for their disciplined play and community involvement, actively supporting grassroots football and empowering young girls through sport. Mwila's impact was not limited to club football. She also served with distinction as an Assistant Coach for the Zambia Women's National Team, the Copper Queens, under the guidance of the late Coach Bruce Mwape. In this national role, she was an integral part of the technical bench that guided Zambia to a historic bronze medal at the 2022 Women's Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) in Morocco. This achievement notably secured Zambia's first-ever qualification for the 2023 FIFA Women's World Cup in Australia and New Zealand. Furthermore, she played a key role in the team's qualification for and participation in the Paris 2024 Olympic Games, marking Zambia's second consecutive appearance at the global sporting spectacle. The club's statement lauded Mwila for her unwavering commitment, profe