Swiss coach Nora Häuptle has reflected on coaching the Black Queens of Ghana, saying it was a great journey.
The 41-year-old trainer was appointed in January 2023, replacing Mercy Tagoe-Quarcoo.
Despite qualifying the Queens for the Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) for the first time since 2018, she felt short of guiding the side to book qualification for the Olympic Games.
Following the expiration of her two-year deal, Häuptle opted against extending her stay as the head coach of the Black Stars.
Speaking to CAFOnline, Häuptle described her journey with the team as a great one.
“Yes, it’ll be my very first WAFCON, my first major tournament on the continent. With Ghana, I had qualified the team after three years of work. That was a great journey,” she said.
Having been appointed as the head coach of Zambia’s Copper Queens earlier this year, Häuptle says it is an honour to lead the side for the WAFCON.
“Now I have the pleasure of participating with Zambia. For me, it’s a kind of fulfilment,” she said.
“It’s also a chance to prove our worth at the highest level. We’ve invested so much into this team, with so much passion.
“And in Zambia, we all share one vision: to bring a trophy home. That’s a huge motivation for me. I just want to make sure we move forward step by step, with curiosity and enthusiasm. I can’t wait for the tournament to begin,” he added.