This defeat marks Zambia’s first appearance in the competition, and they will need to regroup swiftly in Group A to avoid early elimination. In their next fixture, they will face Venezuela, who secured a convincing 3-0 victory over the host country, Costa Rica.
Meanwhile, Nigeria is set to begin their campaign today, aiming to make a strong start against China in Group D (11 p.m. GMT). In the same group, Mexico will take on Colombia in the other fixture.
On the other hand, Ghana showcased their determination and aspirations right from their opening match. Facing Korea, Evans Adotey’s team secured a solid 2-0 victory, with goals from Jane Ayieyam and Sandra Owusu Ansah. The West African side currently leads their group, following the 2-2 draw between Germany and Canada.
