Shepolopolo Zambia starts the defence of their maiden COSAFA Women Cup title with a tricky match against Mozambique on Thursday afternoon at Lucas Moripe Stadium in Atteridgeville.
Zambia and Mozambique faceoff in the 15h30 kick off Group B encounter.
Shepolopolo defender Lushomo Mweemba is confident ahead of the match against Mozambique.
“This game is a must win because we are defending champions and everyone expects to win,” Mweemba said.
Zambia’s second Group B match will be against Angola on October 8.
Coach Bruce Mwape’s side will conclude Group B action on 10 October against Comoros.
The team is new and inexperienced. The girls do not stand a chance if they come up with teams like Malawi, Namibia, or Botswana. One of these teams will be crowned champions.