Zambia Women confirmed their place in the COSAFA Women's Cup knockout stages with a hard-fought 2-1 win over Eswatini Women on February 24, 2026. The victory ensures the Copper Queens finish at the top of their group, setting up a favorable quarter-final draw. Zambia took an early lead, but Eswatini showed great spirit to equalize before halftime, making it a contest. The second half was a tense affair, with Zambia eventually restoring their lead through a moment of individual skill from one of their star players. Eswatini pressed for another equalizer but could not find a way past Zambia's experienced defense in the closing minutes. The match result sees Zambia progress as group winners, while Eswatini's tournament comes to an end. Zambia will now turn their focus to the quarter-finals as one of the favorites for the title.