The Copper Princesses have advanced to the second round of the Morocco 2026 FIFA Under-17 Women’s World Cup qualifying campaign after eliminating Rwanda 4-1 on aggregate.
Zambia will now face DR. Congo in the second round after Djibouti withdrew from the qualifying campaign.
On Wednesday, Zambia beat Rwanda 2-1 at the Levy Mwanawasa Stadium in Ndola in the return leg of the first round to advance 4-1 over two legs.
Coach Carol Kanyemba’s side was frightened by Rwanda who took a 1-0 lead into the break.
Rwanda had scored as early as the sixth minute before Zambia took control of the second half with two goals under their belt.
Sylvie Umwanakundi handed Rwanda a lead after six minutes with Faith Kapilingo equalising for Zambia late in the last half and Natasha Kasema scored the winner eight minutes from the final whistle.
The East Africans gave Zambia a torrid time in Ndola despite ending on the losing side.
Meanwhile, Zambia is seeking a second consecutive qualification to the World Cup.
