Kanyemba Proud of Zambia’s U17 Girls Despite Loss

Kanyemba Proud of Zambia’s U17 Girls Despite Loss

Zambia’s National Women’s U17 Coach, Carol Kanyemba, expressed her pride in the Copper Princesses’ performance despite a narrow 1-0 loss to Uganda in the FIFA World Cup qualifiers. Zambia advanced to the final round with a 2-1 aggregate score, setting up a showdown with Morocco for a coveted World Cup spot.

In a post-match conference, Kanyemba congratulated Uganda for their effective game plan and tough competition. “Congratulations to Uganda,” she said. “They did their homework right and gave us a tough game. It was indeed intense.”

Kanyemba commended her team for their splendid performance, highlighting their crucial advantage of scoring two goals at home. This advantage propelled them to the next round despite the loss to Uganda.

Looking ahead, Zambia will face Morocco in the first leg of the final qualifying round between June 7-9, with the return leg scheduled for June 14-16. As the team prepares for this crucial encounter, Kanyemba’s pride in her players’ resilience and determination remains unwavering