The Copper Queens sealed qualification with a 4-2 win Underlining their growing stature and signalling they will be a side to watch on the continent.
Quarter-finalists at the last edition, Zambia built on that experience to forge a balanced, resilient unit capable of handling pressure on big occasions.
Even without star forward Barbra Banda, Nora Haüptle’s squad found solutions through the front pairing of Rachael Kundananji and Rachel Nachula, who delivered most of the goals and demonstrated a sharp understanding in attack.
Against Namibia, the duo embodied the creativity and cutting edge of a Zambian team ready to challenge Africa’s best
The Copper Queens showed they can combine intensity with game intelligence—an asset for the tougher tests ahead.
With qualification secured, Zambia’s ambitions are clear: go beyond the quarter-finals and target the podium at next March’s tournament in Morocco.
The focus now is on confirmation. With tactical discipline behind them and an increasingly complementary forward line, the Copper Queens have the tools to surprise higher-ranked opponents and leave a lasting mark on this AFCON Women’s edition.
