Nora Hauptle declines Black Queens contract, set to join Copper Queens

Nora Hauptle has declined a contract extension from the Ghana Football Association (GFA) and is set to take up a new role as head coach of Zambia's Copper Queens. 

She is expected to be officially unveiled by the Football Association of Zambia (FAZ) next week.

Hauptle, 41, was appointed head coach of Ghana's Black Queens in 2023, succeeding Mercy Tagoe. Before that, she served as the technical advisor for Ghana's U20 women's national team, the Black Princesses, during the 2022 FIFA U20 Women's World Cup in Costa Rica. 

Her departure marks the end of her tenure with the Black Queens as she embarks on a new challenge with Zambia. 

Hauptle addresses concerns on her social media page

Following the announcement of her move, Hauptle expressed concerns about Ghana's preparation for upcoming games. She took to social media to share her thoughts: 

Hauptle addresses concerns on her social media page

She emphasised the importance of game exposure for players, stating: 

Providing our national team with as many high-performance game exposures as possible is key. Through these game experiences, we can work, learn, and grow as individuals and as a team. The difference in the number of games played in 2024 among participating teams for WAFCON 2024 (scheduled for July 2025) is significant.

Ghana has a long history in terms of preparation for tournaments, and her concerns about the team speak about the long-time problem encountered by the nation.

Her comments highlight the need for structured and competitive preparations to ensure success on the international stage.

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