Zambia's U-17 women's national team has made history by qualifying for the 2024 FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup, set to take place in the Dominican Republic from May 12 to May 28, 2024. Defender Saliya Mwanza jersey number 20, who received her first national team call-up, expressed her excitement about the qualification. "I'm excited to be part of the national team for the first time, and to qualify for the World Cup is a dream come true," Mwanza said. "We're eager to make our mark on the biggest football stage and bring joy to our country." Mwanza also reflected on the team's determination in their match against Morocco, saying, "We entered their territory, determined to win, and we did. As defenders, we promise to get another clean sheet and work together as a team." Natasha Nkanka jersey number 12, a key player in the defense, also shared her excitement, saying, "We're excited to be going to our first World Cup. We want to bring the cup back to our country and make our people happy. The eyes of the country are upon us, and we want to make it count." The players will go back to their various clubs and will be preparing to come back for the big tournament in the Dominican Republic. Follow Zed Sport for the latest sports news updates.