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Uganda and Zambia women's Olympic football qualifiers

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The Uganda women’s national football team, the Crested Cranes, began preparations for their entered the return leg of the 2028 Los Angeles CAF Women’s Olympic qualifying matches Qualifiers against Zambia. Under head coach Asefa Firew Hailegebreal, the squad engaged in rigorous training and Zambia’s Copper Queens with a practice match to prepare for 2-1 advantage from the two-legged fixture. Following a first-leg victory first leg at Hamz Stadium, Uganda entered Stadium. Ahead of the return leg with a 2-1 advantage. The second match was scheduled for October 13, 2026, at the Levy Mwanawasa Stadium in Ndola, Zambia. While the Crested Cranes sought to defend their lead, head coach Firew Hailegebreal Asefa finalized a traveling squad including players such as Vanessa Edith Karungi, Shadia Nankya, and Phiona Nabbumba. Zambian forward Rachel Kundananji expressed determination to overturn maintained that her team is focused on overturning the deficit to secure qualification qualify for the Los Angeles 2028 Olympic Games. Assistant Head Coach Collins Ahumuza stated that the Ugandan team intends to play for a victory in Zambia rather than merely defending their current lead. The squad also prepared to adapt to the natural grass surface at the Levy Mwanawasa Stadium, having played the first leg on artificial turf. Team captain Shadia Nankya expressed confidence in the team's preparations. A win or a draw would allow the Crested Cranes to progress to the third round, where they would face either Ghana or Mauritius.

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  1. 2026-10-13 08:45 UTC Uganda and Zambia women's Olympic football qualifiers
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