The Zambia U17 Women’s National Team, known as the Copper Princesses, suffered a narrow 1-0 defeat to Brazil in their opening match of the FIFA U17 Women’s World Cup.
Despite controlling large portions of the match, Zambia was unable to capitalize on their scoring opportunities, while Brazil’s Kalena Bellini took advantage of a defensive lapse to score the decisive goal.
Zambian goalkeeper Mwila Mufunte made several key saves throughout the match, preventing Brazil from extending their lead.
However, a late save by Brazilian goalkeeper Ana Morganti secured the victory for Brazil, solidifying their position at the top of Group D.
Zambia will now focus on their upcoming match against Poland, aiming to bounce back from the defeat and improve their chances of advancing to the next stage of the tournament.
