{"id":4963,"date":"2025-07-14T10:43:51","date_gmt":"2025-07-14T07:43:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.bangbet.com\/tz\/news\/?p=4963"},"modified":"2025-07-14T10:43:52","modified_gmt":"2025-07-14T07:43:52","slug":"zambia-beats-dr-congo-1-0-in-womens-afcon-qualifier","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.bangbet.com\/tz\/news\/zambia-beats-dr-congo-1-0-in-womens-afcon-qualifier\/","title":{"rendered":"Zambia Beats DR Congo 1-0 in Women\u2019s AFCON Qualifier"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>The battle for a spot at the Africa Cup of Nations Women\u2019s tournament heated up as <strong>Zambia Women edged D.R. Congo Women 1-0<\/strong> in a tense Round 3 fixture. Tanzanian fans watching closely will note this result impacts potential future matchups, as both Zambia and DR Congo could be possible opponents for Tanzania\u2019s Twiga Stars in the later stages of the competition.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Here\u2019s everything you need to know from Lusaka\u2019s electrifying encounter.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"850\" src=\"https:\/\/www.bangbet.com\/tz\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Gvr3l8SWgAAKYpd-1-1024x850.jpg\" alt=\"Zambia Beats DR Congo 1-0 in Women\u2019s AFCON Qualifier\" class=\"wp-image-4968\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.bangbet.com\/tz\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Gvr3l8SWgAAKYpd-1-1024x850.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.bangbet.com\/tz\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Gvr3l8SWgAAKYpd-1-300x249.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.bangbet.com\/tz\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Gvr3l8SWgAAKYpd-1-768x638.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.bangbet.com\/tz\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Gvr3l8SWgAAKYpd-1-1536x1275.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.bangbet.com\/tz\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Gvr3l8SWgAAKYpd-1-150x125.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.bangbet.com\/tz\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Gvr3l8SWgAAKYpd-1-696x578.jpg 696w, https:\/\/www.bangbet.com\/tz\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Gvr3l8SWgAAKYpd-1-1068x887.jpg 1068w, https:\/\/www.bangbet.com\/tz\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Gvr3l8SWgAAKYpd-1-1920x1594.jpg 1920w, https:\/\/www.bangbet.com\/tz\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Gvr3l8SWgAAKYpd-1.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Photo courtesy<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\u26bd First Half: Early Kundananji Magic<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Zambia wasted no time asserting themselves, with <strong>Racheal Kundananji<\/strong> netting the decisive goal in the <strong>9th minute<\/strong>. The striker showed exactly why she\u2019s one of Africa\u2019s hottest talents, latching onto a precise through ball and slotting past the DR Congo keeper.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Despite chances on both sides, Zambia held firm to maintain their lead, carrying a 1-0 advantage into the break.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"720\" height=\"900\" src=\"https:\/\/www.bangbet.com\/tz\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Gvr2Qh3WoAAQ4Fz.jpg\" alt=\"Zambia Beats DR Congo 1-0 in Women\u2019s AFCON Qualifier\" class=\"wp-image-4964\" style=\"width:831px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.bangbet.com\/tz\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Gvr2Qh3WoAAQ4Fz.jpg 720w, https:\/\/www.bangbet.com\/tz\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Gvr2Qh3WoAAQ4Fz-240x300.jpg 240w, https:\/\/www.bangbet.com\/tz\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Gvr2Qh3WoAAQ4Fz-150x188.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.bangbet.com\/tz\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Gvr2Qh3WoAAQ4Fz-300x375.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.bangbet.com\/tz\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Gvr2Qh3WoAAQ4Fz-696x870.jpg 696w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 720px) 100vw, 720px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Photo courtesy<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\ud83d\udd04 Second Half: Congo\u2019s Brave Push, Zambia Holds Firm<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>DR Congo\u2019s coach introduced a flurry of substitutions in the second half:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>46&#8242;<\/strong> Mawanda A. replaced Vukulu B.<br><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>62&#8242;<\/strong> Yasongamo S. replaced Siluvangi E.<br><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>62&#8242;<\/strong> Pambani F. replaced Mfwamba G.<br><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>62&#8242;<\/strong> Soulac A. replaced Kabakaba N.<br><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"812\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/www.bangbet.com\/tz\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Gvr3mJkW0AARf8c-812x1024.jpg\" alt=\"Zambia Beats DR Congo 1-0 in Women\u2019s AFCON Qualifier\" class=\"wp-image-4967\" style=\"width:831px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.bangbet.com\/tz\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Gvr3mJkW0AARf8c-812x1024.jpg 812w, https:\/\/www.bangbet.com\/tz\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Gvr3mJkW0AARf8c-238x300.jpg 238w, https:\/\/www.bangbet.com\/tz\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Gvr3mJkW0AARf8c-768x969.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.bangbet.com\/tz\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Gvr3mJkW0AARf8c-1218x1536.jpg 1218w, https:\/\/www.bangbet.com\/tz\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Gvr3mJkW0AARf8c-150x189.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.bangbet.com\/tz\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Gvr3mJkW0AARf8c-300x378.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.bangbet.com\/tz\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Gvr3mJkW0AARf8c-696x878.jpg 696w, https:\/\/www.bangbet.com\/tz\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Gvr3mJkW0AARf8c-1068x1347.jpg 1068w, https:\/\/www.bangbet.com\/tz\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Gvr3mJkW0AARf8c.jpg 1624w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 812px) 100vw, 812px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Photo courtesy<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>These changes added fresh energy, with <strong>Pambani F.<\/strong> making notable runs, earning a yellow card in the <strong>69th minute<\/strong> after a fierce challenge.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Zambia responded with their substitutions to shore up their defense and maintain tempo:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>70&#8242;<\/strong> Chilufya P. for Chipasula M.<br><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>77&#8242;<\/strong> Katongo E. for Lungu I.<br><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>87&#8242;<\/strong> Mupopo K. for Nachula R.<br><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>87&#8242;<\/strong> Tembo M. for Mukoma F.<br><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>DR Congo continued pressing, but Zambia\u2019s organized backline stood resolute. A late yellow card for <strong>Ngalula D.<\/strong> in stoppage time summed up Congo\u2019s frustration as the match concluded, <strong>Zambia 1-0 DR Congo<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"850\" src=\"https:\/\/www.bangbet.com\/tz\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Gvr3l8SWgAAKYpd-1024x850.jpg\" alt=\"Zambia Beats DR Congo 1-0 in Women\u2019s AFCON Qualifier\" class=\"wp-image-4965\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.bangbet.com\/tz\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Gvr3l8SWgAAKYpd-1024x850.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.bangbet.com\/tz\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Gvr3l8SWgAAKYpd-300x249.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.bangbet.com\/tz\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Gvr3l8SWgAAKYpd-768x638.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.bangbet.com\/tz\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Gvr3l8SWgAAKYpd-1536x1275.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.bangbet.com\/tz\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Gvr3l8SWgAAKYpd-150x125.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.bangbet.com\/tz\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Gvr3l8SWgAAKYpd-696x578.jpg 696w, https:\/\/www.bangbet.com\/tz\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Gvr3l8SWgAAKYpd-1068x887.jpg 1068w, https:\/\/www.bangbet.com\/tz\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Gvr3l8SWgAAKYpd-1920x1594.jpg 1920w, https:\/\/www.bangbet.com\/tz\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Gvr3l8SWgAAKYpd.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Photo courtesy<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\ud83d\udd22 Match Stats (Highlights)<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Goals:<\/strong> Zambia W 1-0 D.R. Congo W<br><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Goalscorer:<\/strong> Racheal Kundananji (9\u2019)<br><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Yellow Cards:<\/strong> Pambani F. (69\u2019), Ngalula D. (90+3\u2019)<br><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Substitutions:<\/strong> DR Congo 5 | Zambia 4<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\u2b50 Player of the Match: Racheal Kundananji<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Without a doubt, <strong>Racheal Kundananji<\/strong> was the star. Her early goal proved decisive, and she remained a constant threat, stretching DR Congo\u2019s defense with pace and power. She\u2019s a player Tanzanian defenders will need to keep an eye on if Zambia advances deeper into the competition.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"900\" height=\"627\" src=\"https:\/\/www.bangbet.com\/tz\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Gvr2tKFWgAAxyfG.jpg\" alt=\"Zambia Beats DR Congo 1-0 in Women\u2019s AFCON Qualifier\" class=\"wp-image-4966\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.bangbet.com\/tz\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Gvr2tKFWgAAxyfG.jpg 900w, https:\/\/www.bangbet.com\/tz\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Gvr2tKFWgAAxyfG-300x209.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.bangbet.com\/tz\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Gvr2tKFWgAAxyfG-768x535.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.bangbet.com\/tz\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Gvr2tKFWgAAxyfG-150x105.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.bangbet.com\/tz\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Gvr2tKFWgAAxyfG-696x485.jpg 696w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Photo courtesy<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\ud83c\udfaf Looking Ahead<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Zambia\u2019s victory puts them in a strong position as they aim for Africa\u2019s biggest stage. For DR Congo, it\u2019s back to the drawing board, though their fighting spirit means they\u2019re not out of the tournament\u2019s narrative just yet.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Tanzanian fans should watch closely\u2014this year\u2019s Africa Cup of Nations Women promises fireworks, and the Twiga Stars could very well find themselves sharing the pitch with these regional giants.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"882\" src=\"https:\/\/www.bangbet.com\/tz\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Gvr3mKYWQAAxZYh-1024x882.jpg\" alt=\"Zambia Beats DR Congo 1-0 in Women\u2019s AFCON Qualifier\" class=\"wp-image-4969\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.bangbet.com\/tz\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Gvr3mKYWQAAxZYh-1024x882.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.bangbet.com\/tz\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Gvr3mKYWQAAxZYh-300x258.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.bangbet.com\/tz\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Gvr3mKYWQAAxZYh-768x661.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.bangbet.com\/tz\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Gvr3mKYWQAAxZYh-1536x1322.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.bangbet.com\/tz\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Gvr3mKYWQAAxZYh-150x129.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.bangbet.com\/tz\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Gvr3mKYWQAAxZYh-696x599.jpg 696w, https:\/\/www.bangbet.com\/tz\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Gvr3mKYWQAAxZYh-1068x919.jpg 1068w, https:\/\/www.bangbet.com\/tz\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Gvr3mKYWQAAxZYh-1920x1653.jpg 1920w, https:\/\/www.bangbet.com\/tz\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Gvr3mKYWQAAxZYh.jpg 1963w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Photo courtesy<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\ud83d\udcb0 Bet on the Africa Cup of Nations Women with Bangbet Tanzania!<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Feeling the excitement of the Africa Cup of Nations Women&#8217;s? <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bangbet.com\/tz-m\"><strong>Bangbet<\/strong><\/a> has you covered! 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