Four-nation tournament: Zambia’s forward reveals importance of Harambee Starlets test
By Luke Oluoch, June 6, 2026Zambian ace Rachel Kundananji has explained the significance of the team’s Four Nations Tournament clash against Kenya’s Harambee Starlets, terming it a proper test for their World Cup and WAFCON dreams.
The Copper Queens kick off their Four Nations tournament campaign this Saturday, May 6, 2026, against the Harambee Starlets. The tie is the second one after Zimbabwe hosts Lesotho in another clash.
Despite Kenya being ranked at 128, 64 places below the Zambians, Kundananji believes the Beldine Odemba team will present a top opposition as both teams ramp up preparations for the 2026 Women’s African Cup of Nations.
“This is important for us as players and the entire nation. Facing Kenya is an important match, and as Zambian players of the national team, we all want to show we are ready to feature in the World Cup and represent the nation,” she stated.
Messages of goodwill
“I have seen the spirit of the team is high, and we have new players with new competitions now. I hope with the morale high we will be able to give our all and continue the name of Team Zambia as known globally,” she added.
Ahead of the clash in Zambia, Kenya’s Deputy Head of Mission / Chargé d’Affaires Ambassador Grace Okara paid the team a courtesy call visit at their hotel.
Football Kenya Federation president Hussein Mohammed also sent his message of goodwill to the girls. The FKF supremo urged the team to give their all in the clash.
“All the best, Harambee Starlets, as you kick off your Four Nations Tournament campaign against Zambia today, this is a good opportunity to progress your WAFCON preparations; let’s make the best out of it.”
The clash at the Levy Mwanawasa Stadium will kick off at 4:30 pm. The winner of the tie will advance to the final on Tuesday, June 9, 2026, to face the winner of the Zimbabwe vs. Lesotho tie, while the losers battle for third place.