ZAMBIA’S hopes of progressing at the ongoing Morocco 2025 FIFA U17 Women’s World Cup came to a heartbreaking end after suffering a 2-0 defeat to Japan in a Group F clash played last night at the Football Academy Mohammed VI Sports Complex in Rabat, Morocco. Second-half goals from Hanoka Sunaga and Noa Fukushima sealed victory for the Asian champions, who made it two wins in two games, while condemning the Copper Princesses to a second consecutive loss. The result also marked Japan’s second straight World Cup triumph over Zambia, having beaten them 4-1 at the 2024 edition. From the onset, Japan dictated the tempo with their trademark quick passing and pressing play that kept the the Copper Princesses on the...