The most expensive female football player in the world, Rachel Kundananji scored the all important goal as Zambia edged the Black Queens 1-0 away in Accra.
The match saw the return of Kabange Mupopo after an eight year absence.
It was however Kundananji who took the limelight as she scored the only goal of the match in the 18th minute with a cheeky finish after being set on her way by Barbra Banda.
Zambia had a few more chances in the first half but they failed to utilise them, Rachel Nachula missing with only the keeper to beat.
In the second half it was Ghana who came back with a lot more purpose and Zambia had to rely on Catherine Musondaās quick reflexes to keep the match in their favour.
The Copper Queens held on to win the match 1-0.
The second leg is set for Levy Mwanawasa Stadium on Wednesday, kick off at 18h00.
The winner over two legs will face either Tunisia or Morocco in the final round. Morocco beat Tunisia 2-1 in the first leg.
Elsewhere, South Africa thrashed Tanzania, 3-0 while Cameroon and Nigeria played to a goalless draw.
2024 Olympics Qualifier Third Round, First leg
Full-Time
Ghana 0-1 Zambia
(Rachel Kundananji 18′)
One foot in Marakesh for the final qualifications game.
This was in honour of a departed colleague. Thanks Kundananji šæš² āļø
NOW lets bring down the house at Levy on the 28th let us finish the job well & in a conveyancing manner.
Morroco en Deramba await …