Colombia defeat Copper Queens in a friendly

The Zambia Women’s National Team suffered a narrow 1-0 defeat at the hands of Colombia in the early hours of Sunday. 

Coach Bruce Mwape’s lasses had their first of two matches in the early hours of Sunday just hours after arriving barely hours before. 

The hosts were the first to threaten as they settled early on. The early pressure paid off as they took the lead in the sixth minute through Mayra Ramirez who netted from close range after a long range shot hit the crossbar and the defense failed to clear. 

Zambia started pushing for an equaliser with Grace Chanda, Rachel Kundananji and Rachel Nachula leading the chase. 

The Queens came close in the 15th minute with Luz Catherine Tapia Ramirez making back to back saves from Ireen Lungu and Grace Chanda in the process injuring herself. 

Tapia Ramirez was later withdrawn after failing to continue, in her place Catalina Perez came in. 

On the opposite end, Hazel Nali made some fine saves to keep the match at 1-0. 

In the second half Kundananji who was a big tormenter of the Power Puff Girls had a chance to level matters but her effort was deflected wide after she was set up by Grace Chanda. 

Prisca Chilufya brought in some more energy after replacing Ochumba Oseke Lubanji but the Copper Queens’ could not find a way back as it ended 1-0 in favor of Colombia. 

The next match between the two sides will be on Tuesday, 15 November at 19:30 local time (02:30 Zambian time). 

Zambia XI Vs Colombia

Hazel Nali 16, Margaret Belemu 8, Esther Siamfuko 4, Esther Banda 2, Agness Musesa 15, Ireen Lungu 14, Rachael Kundananji 17, Evarine Susan Katongo 12, Ochumba Oseke Lubanji 9 (Prisca Chilufya 55′), Grace Chanda (C) 10, Rachael Nachula 20

UNUSED SUBS: Eunice Sakala 18, Catherine Musonda 1, Rhodah Chileshe 22, Xiomara Mapepa 11, Avell Chitundu 21, Bertha Imponene 13, Pauline Zulu 19, Misozi Zulu 7, Mary Wilombe 6.