Zambia Reach First-Ever FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup R16

Zambia Reach First-Ever FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup R16

Zambia’s Cooper Princesses have qualified for the 2025 FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup round of 16 for the first time in history after thrashing New Zealand 4-0 to advance as one of the third best placed teams. The Copper Princesses who lost their first two matches, 2-1 to Paraguay and 2-0 to Japan, took the lead in the 32nd minute through a brilliant individual effort from Victoria Mbali, who chested the ball down on the edge of the area, weaved pa…

Young Ferns depart FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup™ with loss to Zambia

New Zealand have made an early exit at the FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup Morocco 2025, following a 0-4 defeat to Zambia in their final group stage match. Requiring a win to keep their tournament hopes alive, the Young Ferns failed to fire in Rabat, and were sunk by a quartet of Zambian goals. The OFC Champions depart with three defeats from three games, and remain without a win at the… Source