"There were so many stars at Nkana. Bernard Chanda, Mark Masambuko, Brighton Sinyangwe, Moses Simwala and Nelson Sapi. All those players were there so it was very difficult to break through"

"There was some political interference from the Confederation of African Football so we had to face them (Arab Contractors) in Lusaka at the Independence Stadium. Had we played at Arthur Davies, I’m sure the story would have been different. We conceded silly goals and missed a lot of chances in the first half"

"I had played in Egypt before, beating their national team in an invitation tournament and after this we thought we could do it there. We, unfortunately, couldn’t. They had the support. That ground was filled. It’s a ninety-thousand-seater stadium. When we had the ball, the entire stadium was completely silent but when they got it there was mayhem in the stadium. It psychologically affected the young players in the team"

"Although I would have loved to play in Europe, I did not have that chance but to those who have had that chance all the best to them"

"If a candidate passes away, resigns, or is disqualified before the ballot papers are printed, the party should be allowed to submit a new nominee. This ensures fairness and respects the right of parties to sponsor candidates"

"This approach balances the need for electoral continuity with the rights of political parties and the integrity of the process"

"As Zambia’s population grows, constituency delimitation must be guided by principles of equity and effective administration. This process should also link to potential amendments to Article 162 to guarantee that Constituency Development Funds are allocated fairly"

"I take that responsibility seriously. I try to lead by example through discipline, humility and hard work. My message is to believe in yourself, stay focused and never let anyone tell you your dreams are too big"

"Playing club football in Zambia has helped me understand the physical side of the game early on. It taught me to be tough and alert. Every game is different and I have learned to adapt quickly"

"Yes, I do. I am in Turkey yes but playing in a competitive league would challenge me more and help me grow as a player. It’s a dream I am working towards and I believe with consistency, that opportunity will come"

"I am focusing on my passing range, positioning and reading transitions quicker. I want to be the kind of defender who is calm under pressure, smart with decisions and reliable for my team"

"Personally, I want to keep improving with each match. As a team, our goal is to reach the final and give ourselves a chance to win it. Beyond WAFCON, we want to keep qualifying for big tournaments and showing the world what Zambia can do"

"I am very proud of Lushomo and the entire technical team is pleased with her recognition. Being named in the Team of the Group Stage is a deserved reward for her consistency, discipline and leadership in our defensive structure."

"She’s grown immensely in her role not just as a central defender, but as someone who brings calmness and balance to the team under pressure."

"Going into the knockout stage, we will rely on that same composure and tactical awareness from her. She understands the demands of matches, and we trust her to continue being a strong presence at the back. She has our full trust"

"We are ready as a team and better with a game so far this season"

"We are together, more experienced and a stronger squad of players than we were against Barcelona last season"

"We also have experience and good quality players on the team and are champions in our own country, so nothing will frighten us"

"Bayern are are a good team, but we did not mind who it was we would face. We just know we will give everything to help the team get to the next round"

"Personally, I'm enjoying my time here in Kazakhstan and am very happy with the incredible support we receive here during matches"

"The passion and belief for football in the country are massive. It's just amazing how people turn out to support us. I feel like being at home here and always happy with the kind of supporters we have"

"We have a job to do as we do not want to disappoint the fans who brought us this far. Their support means everything to us"

"We have prepared adequately for the game. I don’t see ourselves coming back with a loss. We are looking forward to winning the first leg and the second leg"

"These games are very important for us"

"I think they are good preparation for the Africa Cup of Nations, and, when you look at South Africa, they have a very good team and have qualified for the World Cup; it will be a very tough game. We are ready to perform"

"I can tell that we have a very good team, even though we lost the past few games"

"Our team is very good and there are some shuffles, new changes in the technical stuff, but we are very much ready for the game, and the technical staff is very excited for the games"

"It is a very good thing to be fair"

"They deserve the chances. We have seen some countries that have appointed their local coaches, and they have done well. So I think local coaches deserve their chances too, and also they interact with the players very well. They speak our language, which makes things easier"

"The most important thing is that we don’t stop dreaming, it’s very important for us as a nation to keep dreaming until one day we qualify for the World Cup. The World Cup qualifiers are gone, and we need to focus on the AFCON"

"Honestly, I come from a very poor family and it was very difficult for us to survive. For us to survive I was the one who was killing animals in the bush"

"Not really a poacher because a poacher is somebody with a gun, I used to hunt animals with dogs. It was very difficult to survive and I used to kill animals for the family to survive"

"That was at the age of 9, 10 to 16. I used to play football in the village. Like in the morning, I would go hunt animals and later in the afternoon I would go for training"

"I think I never paid attention so much to school. It was very difficult. You can't go to school without food, but I used to do it."

"I had a lot of teams interested in me. I had two teams in the Premier League and I met them in England and they explained how they wanted me to play"

"I had two teams from the top five in France - I also met with them. But I spoke to Gerrard and after he talked to me, I felt I had to move to Rangers"

"It was difficult to accept at first, but now I just have to accept and prove the fans wrong to have faith in me without Hazel. I can still put the country on the map"

"We believe in ourselves. Even when people doubted us before, we kept working hard. I think what sets us apart is our hunger and our unity. We don’t rely on individuals — we move as one team with one dream"

"It’s been a journey of learning and growth. I started young and had to work hard to earn my place. Being part of this national team has taught me discipline and made me stronger, both as a footballer and a person"

"Yes, like any athlete, I have had challenges sometimes with form, sometimes with injuries. But I always remind myself why I started. I have a strong support system in my family and teammates and I trust in God’s timing"

"My country inspires me. Wearing the Copper Queens jersey is something I never take for granted. I also think of young girls watching us because I want them to believe they can achieve anything if they work hard"

"Wearing the jersey means everything. It’s an honour and a duty. Every time I step on the pitch, I remember where I come from and who I am playing for. Mentally, I stay ready by focusing on the team’s goals and trusting my training"

"I never dreamt of being a footballer. I used to play Netball and I was very good at it but one day my teacher told me to try and play as a football goalkeeper and that’s how my career started like a joke."