Namibia Women pulled off a significant 1-0 upset against Zambia Women in a 2026 COSAFA Women's Cup group stage match on February 27th. The victory was a historic one for Namibia, defeating a Zambian side considered among the tournament favorites. The only goal of the game came from a swift counter-attack in the first half, with Namibia's forward finishing calmly past the goalkeeper. Zambia dominated possession for large periods and struck the woodwork twice but found Namibia's defense and goalkeeper in inspired form. The result dramatically shook up the group standings, putting Namibia in a fantastic position to qualify and leaving Zambia with a mountain to climb in their final group match. This match result will be remembered as a classic COSAFA Cup underdog triumph.