The Zambian Squad has settled down in Ndola ahead of the return leg tie of the first round for the Morocco 2026 FIFA Under-17 Women’s World Cup qualifying campaign against Rwanda at Levy Mwanawasa Stadium on Wednesday.
The Zambia Under-17 Team has set up camp in Ndola after returning from Kigali where they beat Rwanda 2-0 in the first leg match played last Friday.
The Carol Kanyemba coached side on Monday held the second day training session at Levy Mwanawasa Stadium.
After the training players expressed their confidence ahead of the match against Rwanda.
Midfielder Lillian Mwenda said Zambia must work on mistakes made in the first leg match.
“Despite the mistakes we made, our victory was well deserved. Wednesday gives us a chance to correct those errors,” Mwenda said.
Goalkeeper Carol Mweetwa said:” People should come and watch us to see how we managed to defeat Rwanda in Kigali. Looking ahead, we believe we can also beat our next opponents, DR Congo.”
Striker Grace Phiri is pleased with the inclusion of new players in the squad.
“As a player who joined the team at a young age and has been here since then, my role is to welcome the new players and give them confidence,” Phiri said.
The match will kick-off at 15h00.
The overall winners between Zambia and Rwanda will face DR Congo or Djibouti in the second round of the qualifying campaign.
