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Fifa president Infantino congratulates Zambia on historic Olympic qualification

Fifa president Gianni Infantino has praised Zambia following their maiden Women's Olympic qualification for Tokyo 2020 on Tuesday.

The 109-ranked Southern African nation recovered from a 3-2 initial loss in Cameroon to win 2-1 at Nkoloma Stadium to clinch their historic Olympic ticket on away goals after a 4-4 aggregate score.

The triumph over the 49-ranked Indomitable Lionesses saw Zambia become the fifth African nation to qualify for the international showpiece after Nigeria, South Africa, Cameroon and Zimbabwe.

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In his letter dated March 13, 2020, the Fifa president wrote: "I would like herewith to congratulate you and the Copper Queens on their historic first qualification for the Women's Olympic football tournament, becoming only the fifth African side to achieve such a result, after Cameroon, Nigeria, South Africa and Zimbabwe.