The Zambia U17 Women’s National Team defeated Tanzania 1-0, qualifying for the final round of the 2025 Morocco World Cup qualifiers. Coach Carol Kanyemba’s strategic substitution paid off as Zambia scored early in the second half. They will now face Benin in the next stage of the competition in April.
The Zambia U17 Women’s National Team secured a narrow 1-0 victory over Tanzania at Levy Mwanawasa Stadium, earning them a spot in the final round of qualifiers for the 2025 Morocco World Cup. Coach Carol Kanyemba made a single substitution, bringing in Pemba Queens’ Sharon Siakaloba in place of Lilian Mwenda from the previous match where Zambia won 3-0 away.
The match unfolded as a tense affair, exacerbated by heavy rain shortly before kickoff. Mercy Chipasula demonstrated her impact from the beginning, while Hellen and Sharon faced challenges in the midfield. Natasha Nkaka came close to scoring early on with a long-range shot that hit the crossbar, and Chipasula’s attempt from a free kick was deflected away. Zambia went into halftime with an aggregate lead of 3-0.
In the second half, it took just eight minutes for Zambia to score, as Natasha Nkaka’s long free kick escaped everyone and found its way into the net. Masela Sekeseke, who replaced Siakaloba, added energy to the attack, supporting Chipasula and Ruth Mukoma in pressuring the Tanzanian defense. Tanzania had a notable opportunity late in the match, but Steven Kizanguzi’s shot veered just past the goal post.
As a result, Zambia will advance to face Benin in the third and final round, with the two-legged matches scheduled for the latter part of April.
In conclusion, the Zambia U17 Women’s National Team triumphed over Tanzania with a 1-0 victory, qualifying for the next round of the World Cup qualifiers. With a solid performance enhanced by strategic substitutions and persistent attacking play, they now prepare to face Benin in the critical two-legged ties to be held in April.
Original Source: zambianfootball.co.zm
