As Zambia’s national women’s football team, the Copper Queens, prepare for the highly anticipated Olympic Games 2024 qualifier against Ghana, striker Racheal Kundananji reflects on the challenges ahead and the team’s determination to secure a spot in the prestigious tournament.
Returning to Zambia after the first-leg clash in Accra, Kundananji expressed the team’s commitment to addressing the shortcomings identified in the initial encounter.
In an exclusive interview, she stated, “We are preparing for this game and we have a great practice to put in the effort and try to work on the mistakes we made in the last game.”
Emphasizing the need for concentration throughout the match, Kundananji asserted, “We are going there with all our strength because we know that Ghana is coming with all its strength as well.
They also want to go to the Olympic Games.” The striker stressed the importance of not underestimating the Black Queens, despite Zambia securing a narrow 1-0 away victory.
It’s worth noting that Kundananji was the scorer of the decisive goal against Ghana in the first leg, providing Zambia with a crucial advantage.
With the return match set to take place on February 28 in Ndola, Bruce Mwape’s team faces a stern test as they aim to defend their 1-0 lead and secure a berth at the Olympic Games.
As the footballing world awaits this decisive clash between Zambia and Ghana, Kundananji’s words underscore the team’s determination and focus, highlighting the significance of the upcoming fixture in their quest for Olympic glory.
