The match at Hage Geingob Stadium was a one-sided exhibition of attacking football. Zambia struck early and never let up, finishing with a scoreline that sent a clear statement to the rest of the tournament.
Goal Gluts & Standout Display
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Lweendo Hanongo opened the floodgates in 9’, setting the tone.
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Ruth produced a sensational individual display, with a five-goal haul at 13’, 17’, 27’, 33’, and 41’, staking her claim as the tournament’s early top scorer.
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Bwalya Chileshe added to the tally just before halftime at 45’.
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Grace Phiri punctuated the performance with the final strike at 70’.
The win pushes Zambia through as Group B winners, maintaining their unbeaten run (two wins, three draws, no goals conceded) in group play.
Semifinal Awaited
The Copper Queens now head into the semi-finals, scheduled for Friday, where they’ll face the runners-up from Group A. Their lock-tight defence and prolific attack make them strong contenders for the title.
Summary
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Result: Zambia 8–0 Eswatini
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Qualified: Young Copper Queens to semifinals – unbeaten, no goals against.
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Goalscorers: Hanongo, Ruth (5), Chileshe, Phiri
Zambia’s dominance couldn’t be clearer—they’ve qualified emphatically and are keeping a clean-sheet legacy alive. The Copper Queens’ next challenge awaits, and they appear unstoppable.
Stay tuned as Zambia prepares to clash with Group A’s second-placed side—let the knockout stage commence!
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