The Zambia Women’s National Team has been eliminated from the ongoing COSAFA Cup following a heartbreaking last-minute defeat to regional rivals Namibia.
In a tightly contested group stage match, the two sides battled to a draw for the majority of the game, leaving everything to play for in the final moments.
The deadlock was finally broken in the 89th minute when Namibia’s Juliana Blou found the back of the net, delivering a crushing blow to the Zambian side.
The late goal not only secured victory for Namibia but also punched their ticket to the next round of the tournament, simultaneously ending Zambia’s campaign.
The moment of brilliance from Blou in the dying stages of the match was enough to separate the two evenly matched teams.
The Zambian players were left devastated on the pitch as the reality of their sudden elimination set in, having come so close to advancing.
As a result of this narrow 1-0 defeat, the Zambian team is now sent back home earlier than hoped, bringing their COSAFA Cup journey to a disappointing end.
The tournament continues for Namibia, who will look to build on this dramatic momentum.
