Wednesday, October 28, 2026

How it Happened: Uganda 2-1 Zambia 

The Copper Queens of Zambia will this afternoon face the Crested Cranes of Uganda in the first-leg 2028 Olympics Qualifier. 

Kick-off is at 15h00 Zambian time (16h00 Ugandan time) at Hamz Stadium, Nakivubo in Kampala.

13:40: The Copper Queens have arrived at the Hamz Stadium, Nakivubo ahead of the Match. 

Uganda Crested Cranes Starting XI
Copper Queens Starting XI

Los Angeles 2028 Olympics Qualifier | First Leg 

1’ The Uganda Cranes get the match underway at the Hamz Stadium, Nakivubo in Kampala.

Uganda 0-0 Zambia 

Los Angeles 2028 Olympics Qualifier | First Leg 

2’ Barbra Banda wins a free kick just outside the Uganda 18 yard area, She steps up and shoots directly into the hands of Vannesa Edith Karungi 

Uganda 0-0 Zambia 

Los Angeles 2028 Olympics Qualifier | First Leg

6′ Goooaaal, Prisca Chilufya taps in from close range after being set up by skipper Barbra Banda who does all the hard work.

Uganda 0-1 Zambia

(Prisca Chilufya 6′)

Los Angeles 2028 Olympics Qualifier | First Leg

11’ Kundananji’s left – footed attempt is blocked right in the box. Barbra Banda set her up for what should have been Zambia’s second goal.


Uganda 0-1 Zambia
(Prisca Chilufya 6’)

Los Angeles 2028 Olympics Qualifier | First Leg

15′ Sustained pressure from the hosts but gh Copper Queens survive and remain in the lead.

Uganda 0-1 Zambia

(Prisca Chilufya 6′)

Los Angeles 2028 Olympics Qualifier | First Leg

19’ Ikwaput Fazila’s right – footed shot from the near post is parried by the goalkeeper. Corner to Uganda.

Uganda 0-1 Zambia
(Prisca Chilufya 6’)

Los Angeles 2028 Olympics Qualifier | First Leg 

 22’ Uganda’s Agness Nabukenya goes past two defenders who bump into each other she beats Hazel Nali but not the post, so close Zambia survive a scare. 

Uganda 0-1 Zambia 

(Prisca Chilufya 6’)

Los Angeles 2028 Olympics Qualifier | First Leg 

 34’ Goal, Nabukenya scores with a powerful free kick from just outside the box to level matters. 

Uganda 1-1 Zambia 

(Agness Nabukenya 34’ |Prisca Chilufya 6’)

Los Angeles 2028 Olympics Qualifier | First Leg

43’ Barbra Banda’s header was close. Missed to the left.

Uganda 1-1 Zambia
(Agness Nabukenya 34’ |Prisca Chilufya 6’)

Los Angeles 2028 Olympics Qualifier | First Leg

45’ Kundananji couldn’t make the most out of Prisca Chilufya’s low cross.


Uganda 1-1 Zambia
(Agness Nabukenya 34’ |Prisca Chilufya 6’)

Los Angeles 2028 Olympics Qualifier | First Leg 

45’ Double Substitution : Avell Chitundu and Rachel Nachula make way for Evarine Susan Katongo and Martha Tembo 

Uganda 1-1 Zambia 

(Agness Nabukenya 34’ |Prisca Chilufya 6’)

Los Angeles 2028 Olympics Qualifier | First Leg

Halftime

Uganda 1-1 Zambia
(Agness Nabukenya 34’ |Prisca Chilufya 6’)

Los Angeles 2028 Olympics Qualifier | First Leg 

46’ We are underway here for the second half. 

Substitution; Enelesi Phiri comes in for Rachel Kundananji 

Uganda 1-1 Zambia 

(Agness Nabukenya 34’ |Prisca Chilufya 6’)

Los Angeles 2028 Olympics Qualifier | First Leg

58’ Sylvia Kabene in on goal but Hazel Nali saves and it’s a corner.

Uganda 1-1 Zambia
(Agness Nabukenya 34’ |Prisca Chilufya 6’)



Los Angeles 2028 Olympics Qualifier | First Leg

59’ Goal, Uganda take the lead, a short corner and the pin point cross finds Sylvia Kabene unmarked and she heads in the goal.

Uganda 2-1 Zambia
(Agness Nabukenya 34’, Sylvia Kabene 58’ |Prisca Chilufya 6’)

Los Angeles 2028 Olympics Qualifier | First Leg 

63’ Vanessa  Edith Karungi makes a finger top save to deny  Enelesi Phiri, corner for Zambia 

Uganda 2-1 Zambia 

(Agness Nabukenya 34’, Sylvia Kabene 58’ |Prisca Chilufya 6’)

Los Angeles 2028 Olympics Qualifier | First Leg

66’ Substitution; Prisca Chilufya makes way for Mercy Chipasula

Uganda 2-1 Zambia
(Agness Nabukenya 34’, Sylvia Kabene 58’ |Prisca Chilufya 6’)

Los Angeles 2028 Olympics Qualifier | First Leg 

75’ Enelesi Phiri hits the cross bar with a powerful free kick. 

Uganda 2-1 Zambia 

(Agness Nabukenya 34’, Sylvia Kabene 58’ |Prisca Chilufya 6’)

Los Angeles 2028 Olympics Qualifier | First Leg 

81’ Substitution; Esther Muchinga makes way for Natasha Nanyangwe 

Uganda 2-1 Zambia 

(Agness Nabukenya 34’, Sylvia Kabene 58’ |Prisca Chilufya 6’)

Los Angeles 2028 Olympics Qualifier | First Leg 

90’ The fourth official signals six minutes of additional time 

Uganda 2-1 Zambia 

(Agness Nabukenya 34’, Sylvia Kabene 58’ |Prisca Chilufya 6’)

Los Angeles 2028 Olympics Qualifier | First Leg 

Full-Time 

Uganda 2-1 Zambia 

(Agness Nabukenya 34’, Sylvia Kabene 58’ |Prisca Chilufya 6’)

Aaron Mubanga
Aaron Mubangahttps://zambianfootball.co.zm
Aaron Mubanga Jr is a Zambian copywriter, digital content strategist, and sports communications specialist with over 15 years of experience in media, brand storytelling, and digital audience growth. He is the Editor-in-Chief of ZamFoot, one of Zambia’s leading football platforms, where he has built a digital community reaching more than users. Aaron has worked with brands and organizations including Betway, Cola Holding, the ABSA Cup, and the Football and Allied Workers Union, while also managing the digital presence of prominent sports personalities such as Barbra Banda. An award-winning Sports Writer, Blogger and respected football analyst, he regularly contributes to major television and radio platforms across Zambia and internationally.

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