Zambia edge out Harambee Starlets in penalty shootout

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Harambee Starlets midfielder Fasila Adhiambo (right) in action against Zambia’s Margaret Belemu during Fifa Four Nations tournament match at Levy Mwanawasa Stadium, Ndola, on June 6, 2026. [FAZ Media]

Harambee Starlets on Saturday lost 4-1 in post-match penalties to their hosts Zambia’s in a Fifa Four Nations Tournament match played at Levy Mwanawasa Stadium in Ndola.

The Kenyans had held the highly-ranked Copper Queens to a one-all draw, forcing the winner to be decided through spot kicks.

Starlets will now take on Lesotho, who lost 1-3 to Zimbabwe at the same venue on Tuesday. Despite conceding in the fourth minute of the game, Starlets made a good account of themselves as they fought on to cancel out Prisca Chilufya’s goal.