U-20 WWC (Q): Zambia remain confident ahead of Uganda test – Mwila

Zambia U-20 women’s national team head coach Florence Mwila has expressed confidence in her squad’s readiness ahead of their crucial FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup qualifier against Uganda, saying the team has settled well in Kampala and is fully focused on the task at hand.

Mwila told FAZ media despite the change of environment, the team’s mood in camp remains positive and that the players have adapted quickly. Mwila noted Uganda’s physicality and pace are well known.

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“Well, we know that they are physical and fast, but we’ve planned in a way that we’ll be able to handle the pressure that they come with. And definitely, we’ve strategised on how we’re going to play this game,” said Mwila.

Mwila further explained while the magnitude of the occasion initially brought pressure, it has since transformed into motivation.

“In the beginning, the need to qualify affected the players, but now it has helped to push them because they want to be part of the history as in the group that qualified the team to the World Cup. They really want this and the pressure has since been converted to motivation,” added Mwila.

With players eager to make history by qualifying for the FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup, Mwila praised the unity within the squad, noting that new and returning players have blended seamlessly into one cohesive unit aligned with the team’s philosophy.

Mwila confirmed the medical team has given a clean bill of health to the entire squad, with all players fit and ready for selection ahead of the match.

Zambia will take on Uganda at the FUFA Stadium in the first leg of the third round World Cup Qualifier on Saturday.