{"id":16256,"date":"2024-04-01T07:26:32","date_gmt":"2024-04-01T07:26:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/kick442.com\/?p=16256"},"modified":"2024-04-01T07:27:49","modified_gmt":"2024-04-01T07:27:49","slug":"rachel-kundananji-nets-a-stunner-in-nwsl-debut-for-bay-fc","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/kick442.com\/fr\/rachel-kundananji-nets-a-stunner-in-nwsl-debut-for-bay-fc\/","title":{"rendered":"Rachel Kundananji nets a stunner in NWSL Debut for Bay FC"},"content":{"rendered":"<ul>\n<li><strong><em>Zambian football sensation, Rachael Kundananji etched her name in history during her debut for Bay FC in the National Women\u2019s Soccer League (NWSL)<\/em><\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong><em>Sub in for Nigeria&#8217;s Assist Oshoala at the 62nd minute, the 23-year-old curled home an equalizer in injury time before Havana Marguerite will net the winner for the visitors<\/em><\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong><em>Despite a 2-3 loss to the Houston Dash, Kundananji&#8217;s 93rd-minute goal made her the first Zambian to score in the NWSL. A remarkable achievement celebrated with the Zambian flag in front of a sold-out crowd<\/em><\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>The world&#8217;s most expensive female football player, Rachel Kundananji made a stunning debut for Bay FC in the National Women\u2019s Soccer on Saturday.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The 23-year-old emerged from the bench in the 62nd minute, replacing Nigerian star Asisat Oshoala to score a fantastic goal that will see her side tied with visitors, Houston Dash in the 92nd minute.<\/p>\n<p>The former Madrid CFF player whose debut was delayed due to an injury she sustained last month against Ghana in the Olympic Games qualifiers finally got her dream start<\/p>\n<p>Unfortunately, Havana Marguerite Solaun&#8217;s last-gasp goal will put Bay FC at the losing end 3-2.<\/p>\n<p>Nevertheless, Kundananji&#8217;s achievement resonated far beyond the scoreline. She became the first Zambian player to find the net in the NWSL, a feat celebrated by fans and fellow players alike.<\/p>\n<p>In a poignant display of pride, Kundananji rushed for the Zambian flag, unfurling it in front of a sold-out crowd of 18,000 at the PayPal stadium.<\/p>\n<p>Her remarkable debut goal made history and set the stage for her next challenge: joining the Copper Queens in Ndola for the back-to-back 2024 Paris Olympic Qualifiers against Morocco.<\/p>\n<p>The first leg is scheduled for April 5 at the Levy Mwanawansa Stadium.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><strong>Copyright\u00a92023 kick442.com-Cameroon<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>All rights reserved. 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