Black Queens head coach Nora Hauptle has lauded the performance of her players despite their painful loss to Zambia Olympic Games qualifiers and feels they can still bounce back.
It was really a very difficult game for both sides with Ghana on top but Racheal Kundananji's first half goal was enough for the Copper Queens to seal a vital win heading into the second leg.
In a post-match presser, the Swiss tactician stated her side were the better side in terms of possession but unfortunately couldn't win.
"There are two games, another 90 minutes to go. I think we did well how we started the game. Ghana had possession today, Ghana played football today, and the Queens were showing that we are able to play amazing football," she said after the game.
"For me, it's important we build on this performance," the Swiss trainer continued. "The players showed a lot of our values, and team teamwork, I think there was a passion to win this game, a passion to play football."
The Black Queens will travel to Ndola for the return encounter on Wednesday, February 28, at the Levy Mwanawasa Stadium in Ndola.
The winner of this tie will qualify to the 2024 Olympic Games which will be held in Paris.
