Zambia’s Women National Team is gearing up for a challenging encounter against Zimbabwe in the final match of the Three Nations Women’s Tournament at Bingu National Stadium. Kickoff is scheduled for 15:00 CAT.
Assistant coach Charles Haalubono warned of a tough match, citing Zimbabwe’s tactical strength and organized attacking play. Speaking at a pre-match press conference, Haalubono highlighted Zimbabwe’s performance against hosts Malawi, noting their effective counterattacks and quick transitions.
“We expect a tough but good game. I watched Zimbabwe when they beat Malawi. They were well-organized, the match was very tactical, and their counterattacks were effective. We know it won’t be easy,” Haalubono said. He emphasized the need for careful defensive positioning during Zambia’s attacks to avoid leaving gaps that Zimbabwe could exploit.
Team captain Rachael Kundananji expressed confidence in the team’s preparation, stating that mistakes from their previous match against Malawi have been corrected. She stressed the importance of taking every scoring opportunity and highlighted the team’s determination to win.
“For us, it’s win or nothing. We’ve worked on our mistakes. Against Zimbabwe, we must do our best and take every chance. The defenders did their job, so it’s up to us strikers to score,” Kundananji said. She acknowledged Zimbabwe’s motivation to finish the tournament strongly but reiterated that Zambia will focus solely on victory.
The match promises to be competitive, with both teams aiming to end the tournament on a high note. Zambia will rely on tactical discipline, strong defense, and clinical finishing to overcome Zimbabwe’s well-structured and dangerous counterattacks.
Fans can expect an intense showdown at Bingu National Stadium, as the Zambian squad looks to secure a decisive win in the Three Nations Women’s Tournament.