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Africa-Press – Ghana. <\/strong><\/span>The Black Queens of Ghana are on a determined quest, aiming for their first Olympic Games appearance in Paris this year.<\/b><\/p>\n

Yet, their path is obstructed by the formidable Copper Queens of Zambia, and the victor between Morocco and Tunisia in the other round three fixture of the Paris 2024 Olympic Games women\u2019s football qualifiers.<\/p>\n

To reach the fourth or final qualifying round, Ghana must overcome Zambia, a team that has notably surged in recent years.<\/p>\n

Under the stewardship of new coach Nora Hauptle, the Black Queens have undergone a rejuvenation.<\/p>\n

Their performances have been sterling, evident in their 5-0 aggregate victory over Benin in the previous round of the qualifiers, setting the stage for an enticing encounter in the third round, as they take on Zambia over two legs with the first match scheduled for Friday, February 23 and the return leg in Lusaka five days later.<\/p>\n

Hauptle\u2019s tenure has ushered in a new era for the Black Queens, who, after enduring several setbacks, appear to be functioning more cohesively than ever before.<\/p>\n

This resurgence has secured their qualification for the 2024 Women\u2019s Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco.<\/p>\n

By blending youthful talent with seasoned experience, Ghana has showcased excellence on the pitch, suffering only one defeat in 11 games under Hauptle\u2019s guidance, with the coach rightly receiving plaudits for the team\u2019s resurgence.<\/p>\n

However, standing in their way are the Copper Queens of Zambia, a team that has experienced a remarkable ascent in recent years. Zambia\u2019s journey to this point includes a walkover to the third round following Mali\u2019s withdrawal.<\/p>\n

The Copper Queens boast the world\u2019s most expensive female footballer in Racheal Kundananji and have exhibited their prowess by convincingly defeating formidable opponents, such as Africa\u2019s fourth-ranked team, Morocco, with an impressive eight-goal tally.<\/p>\n

Zambia\u2019s meteoric rise has seen them compete against football giants like Spain, Germany, and Japan.<\/p>\n

In contrast, Ghana ranked 61st in the world, faces a daunting task against a team that participated in the Women\u2019s World Cup.<\/p>\n

The last encounter between the two teams saw Zambia emerge victorious, showcasing their progress since then, including appearances at the Olympics and the Women\u2019s World Cup.<\/p>\n

Forward Racheal Kundananji exudes confidence in Zambia\u2019s ability to prevail, emphasising the team\u2019s advantage and determination to secure a positive result.<\/p>\n

\u201cPlaying away is very difficult but we have a bigger advantage so we need to use that one, winning that match even if it is not winning but coming back with points or a point is better and when we come back here we finish the job,\u201d she said.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe want to qualify this time because we want to go and do what we failed to do the last time so this is more important to us, not just us but to the entire nation,\u201d she added.<\/p>\n

Captain Barbara Banda\u2019s return after being banned for failing gender eligibility tests adds further strength to Zambia\u2019s lineup, with her formidable presence posing a challenge to Hauptle\u2019s defence.<\/p>\n

The formidable attacking prowess of Zambia, coupled with the absence of Ghana\u2019s standout goalkeeper Cynthia Konlan, creates a formidable obstacle for the Black Queens.<\/p>\n

While Ghana has shown defensive resilience, they will sorely miss Konlan\u2019s contributions against Zambia\u2019s potent attackers.<\/p>\n

Hauptle and her team have displayed remarkable form, but facing Zambia presents a significant challenge.<\/p>\n

The Copper Queens possess formidable attacking qualities that may prove overwhelming for Hauptle\u2019s side.<\/p>\n

To emerge victorious, the Black Queens will need to summon exceptional resilience and determination against their formidable opponents from Zambia.<\/p>\n

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