U-20 WWC (Q): Zambia will target tactical edge against Uganda – Mwila

Zambia women U-20 national team coach Florence Mwila says her side will tweak the game plan when they face Uganda in the crunch FIFA World Cup qualifier at Levy Mwanawasa Stadium on Saturday.

The first leg ended in a 1-1 draw in Kampala, leaving the tie wide open ahead of the return fixture. Speaking during the pre-match press conference, Mwila said her squad has done the homework to deal with an aggressive and strong opponent like Uganda.

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“Coming from behind to draw in Uganda, we had to change the approach to the game and if something is not working you have to make changes as a coach.” Mwila said as quoted by FAZ Media.

Zambia must keep the ball to beat Uganda

“We love possession football; we love to keep the ball but if you are facing a strong opponent like Uganda where you are losing possession cheaply, we played long balls and we got a goal.”

And Jessy Zulu believes the midfield battle will decide the contest. Zulu said the technical bench has drilled the team on how to cut supply lines and protect the backline.

The skipper said it will be up to the team to execute the instructions given by the technical bench.

“We have prepared enough on how to stop Uganda from scoring. The coaches have done their part and it is now up to us to implement everything,” Zulu explained.

Zulu acknowledged Uganda’s midfield strength which she hoped Zambia would close.

“I think Uganda’s strength is in the midfield. We have practiced how we are going to close them not expose our goalkeeper,” added Zulu.

The match will kick off at 15:00 hours at Levy Mwanawasa Stadium and the team that wins the second leg will qualify for the final round, where they will face either Ghana or South Africa.