ZAMBIA’S Copper Queens were left ruing missed chances after being held to a frustrating goalless draw by Zimbabwe in a tightly contested Group B clash at the ongoing COSAFA Women’s Championship in South Africa. Despite dominating large spells of possession and creating a host of clear-cut opportunities, the defending champions could not break down a disciplined and resolute Zimbabwean defence in the fiercely contested Zambezi derby. The Copper Queens signalled their intent from the opening whistle, earning a corner inside the first minute through Saliya Mwanza. Zimbabwe responded swiftly with an early free kick that produced their first attempt on target, but goalkeeper Hazel Nali was comfortably equal to the task. As the tempo settled, Zambia gradually asserted control, with...
