Hosts Zambia and Zimbabwe Advance to Four Nations Tournament Final

Hosts Zambia and Zimbabwe booked their places in the final of the Zambia Four Nations Tournament following convincing semi-final victories at the Levy Mwanawasa Stadium.

Zambia edged Kenya 1-1 (4-1 on penalties) in a tense encounter, while Zimbabwe defeated Lesotho 3-1 in the other semi-final.

The Copper Queens showed great resilience to overcome the Harambee Starlets in the shoot-out, while the Mighty Warriors were clinical in front of goal against Lesotho. Both teams now advance to the final on Tuesday, 9 June.

Kenya and Lesotho will face each other in the third-place playoff on the same day.

The results set up an exciting regional final between two strong Southern African sides, with home advantage favouring Zambia.

The tournament continues to serve as vital preparation for all participating teams ahead of upcoming international commitments.