Copper Princesses Set to Complete Task in Dar
Copper Princesses Set to Complete Task in Dar
The Zambia U17 Women’s National Team is poised to secure their advancement to the third round of the 2024 FIFA U17 Women’s World Cup qualifiers.
The Copper Princesses hold a commanding five-goal lead from the first leg and aim to replicate their success against their Tanzanian counterparts.
Head coach Carol Kanyemba exudes confidence in the team’s determination to triumph over Tanzania on home turf and secure qualification to the next round.
Kanyemba emphasizes the team’s objective to both contain Tanzania defensively and capitalize on scoring opportunities.
Despite acknowledging Tanzania’s challenging climate, Kanyemba expresses satisfaction with the team’s adaptation.
Skipper Blessings Zangose Zulu affirms the team’s readiness for the upcoming match, highlighting their cohesion, high morale, and collective preparation.
The team’s goal, as articulated by Zulu, is to prevent conceding goals while striving for either a victory or a draw.
In attack, Bwalya Namute Chileshe, Mercy Chipasula, and Saliya Mwanza are anticipated to lead the offensive charge, with Ruth Muwowo potentially earning a spot in the starting lineup following her impactful performance in the previous match.
Blessings Zangose Zulu and Harriet Matipa are poised to provide creativity in midfield, supported by Mapalo Maluba’s defensive role.
Margaret Gondwe and Eunice Bwalya are expected to anchor the defense, with Natasha Nkaka providing solidity at right back.
The return leg qualifier against Tanzania’s Serengeti Girls will commence at 18:00 hrs Zambian time. The victor over two legs will advance to face Uganda in the third round, following Uganda’s triumph over Cameroon.
The 2024 FIFA U17 Women’s World Cup is scheduled to take place in the Dominican Republic from October 16 to November 3.
Zambia previously featured in the 2014 World Cup in Costa Rica, with notable players such as goalkeeper Hazel Nali, Barbra Banda, and Grace Chanda participating in that tournament.
Three African teams will qualify for the 2024 FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup in the Dominican Republic after the conclusion of the fourth round of qualifiers.
