Defending champions Ghana’s Black Damsels are set for a crucial semi-final showdown against a formidable Zambia side at the CAF African Schools Football Championship Zimbabwe 2026.
The high-stakes encounter, scheduled for Thursday, April 9, will determine who advances to the grand finale on Friday, April 10, with both nations eyeing continental glory and the coveted prize for school development.
Ghana head into the clash after navigating a mixed Group B campaign. The Black Damsels opened in dominant fashion, thrashing Guinea 6-0 before securing a hard-fought 2-1 victory over Tanzania, with captain Christiana Ashiaku scoring in both halves. Despite a narrow 1-0 defeat to Burkina Faso in their final group game, Ghana did enough to book a place in the semi-finals.
Standing in their way is an in-form Zambia side that has impressed throughout the competition. The Southern Africans arrive unbeaten, having topped Group A with a perfect record. Zambia recorded convincing wins over Zimbabwe (3-1), Morocco (1-0), and DR Congo (3-1), underlining their strength and consistency heading into the knockout stage.
With both teams in strong form, the semi-final promises to be a fiercely contested battle. Ghana will rely on their experience as defending champions, while Zambia will look to maintain their unbeaten run and upset the title holders.
