Zambia record an important 0-1 away win over Ghana at the Ohene Gyan Stadium in the first leg of the final round of qualifiers of the 2024 Olympic Games.
Both teams started on a blistering note and took the game at each other in search of the opener with the Zambians slightly the dominant side in the early stages.
Whiles Grace Asantewaa was enjoying herself in midfield, the Zambians looked more purposeful more upfront.
The Copper Queens eventually snatched the lead in just eighteen minutes from kickoff through Racheal Kundananji- the world's most expensive female footballer.
Evelyn Badu came so close to getting the leveller for Ghana just on the stroke of half time but her effort missed the target by inches.
Explosive start for the Black Queens in the second half as Evelyn Badu once again went in for a belter but her effort was parried away by goalkeeper Catherine Musonda to a wasted corner kick.
The Copper Queens looked very resolute in the second half as they stayed much in their zone in a quest to preserve their lead.
Evelyn Badu once again with a good opportunity to draw the Queens back on level terms but her effort was stopped hugely as it ended 0-1 for Zambia after full time.
The Black Queens will travel to Ndola for the second leg on Wednesday, February 28, at the Levy Mwanawasa Stadium.
The winner will qualify to the 2024 Olympic Games which will be held in Paris, France.
