The Copper Queens gave a away a 1-0 first half lead to suffer a 3-2 defeat to Ireland in an international friendly match.

Bruce Mwape’s ladies will now turn attention to Switzerland and final warm up match against Germany.

79’ GOAL ALERT!

Republic of Ireland 3-2 Zambia

Rachael Kundananji reduces the deficit for the Copper Queens with 11 minutes left on the clock.

HALF TIME: Ireland 0-1 Zambia

A good account from the Copper Queens

38’ Nali to the rescue

What a save by Hazel Nali to deny Ireland an equalizer.

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31’ Eva shots on target

Evarine Susan Katongo fires straight at Brosnan.

16’ GOAL ALERT! Republic of Ireland 0-1 Zambia

Barbara Banda puts Zambia in front. The Copper Queens have been impressive.

20:00 Hazel Nali will most certainly get the number one spot, with Margaret Belemu, Lushomo Mweemba, Judith Soko, Jackline Nkole or Margaret Mulenga expected to be deployed in front of her. Agness Musesa, Pauline Zulu Esther Banda and Vast Phiri are some of the players available for selection.

In midfield, either Rhoda Chileshe or Susan Banda will start alongside Evarine Susan Katongo to give the likes of Xiomara Mapepa, Avell Chitundu or Ochumba Oseke Lubanji room to attack.

The front three looks like it will be unchanged; skipper Barbra Banda, Grace Chanda and Rachael Kundananji to start just like they did during a send-off match against Tanzania on 11 June.