Zambia Triumphs Over DR Congo to Seal Quarter-Final Spot at WAFCON 2024

In a decisive Group A encounter at the 2024 CAF Women’s Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco, Zambia edged past DR Congo with a gritty 1–0 win, securing their place in the quarter-finals.

Key Moments

• Racheal Kundananji opened the scoring early with a spectacular 8th-minute free-kick, firing a low drive from the edge of the box past the DR Congo keeper.

• Moments later, DR Congo were reduced to ten players following a red card, further shifting the momentum in Zambia’s favour .

Defensive Brilliance

Zambia demonstrated strong defensive discipline, with key contributions from Mapalo Maluba and Lushomo Mweemba, helping preserve their clean sheet.

What It Means

• The win ensures Zambia finish unbeaten in Group A, continuing their impressive run—comprising three unbeaten group-stage matches across 2024 WAFCON.

• They now prepare to face a knockout-round opponent with confidence, buoyed by a blend of attack and organisation.

Up Next

Zambia's focus now shifts to the quarter-finals, where they will look to build on their form and make a deeper run in the tournament.

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In summary:

• Final score: Zambia 1–0 DR Congo

• Goal: R. Kundananji (8′, free-kick)

• Red card: DR Congo, second half

• Outcome: Zambia tops Group A and advances to the quarter-finals

The Copper Queens have confirmed their status as a major force in this edition of WAFCON.