The Copper Queens got the job DONE in emphatic fashion, mounting a superb comeback to book their spot in the semifinals.
Despite conceding an early goal in the 14th minute to Eswatini’s Mokgale, the Zambian side showed the heart of champions.
They steadied the ship quickly, with Musesa finding the equalizer in the 21st minute to send the teams level at the break.
The second half belonged to the Queens, as Chitundu delivered a moment of brilliance in the 52nd minute, slotting home the go-ahead goal to complete the turnaround and spark wild celebrations.
With this hard-fought 2-1 victory, Zambia now turns its attention to the ultimate prize.
The resilience displayed against a stubborn Eswatini side proves that the Copper Queens have the grit to go all the way.
As the semifinals loom, this team has sent a clear message to the rest of the tournament: they are here to compete, and they refuse to go home quietly.
