THE U17 girls national team has progressed to the next round of the 2024 World Cup despite losing 1-0 to Uganda at the at St Mary’s Stadium in Kitende. Uganda won the game through Sylvia Kabene’s 73rd minute goal, but Zambia’s 2-0 home win meant the former lost the tie 2-1 on aggregate. Speaking after the game, team coach Carol Kanyemba commended the girls for fending off their hosts. “I want to say congratulations to Uganda. They did the homework very well and gave us a tough game. It was indeed a tense game. I want to appreciate our girls. They put up a splendid performance. One silly mistake led to that goal, but we managed to contain Uganda with...