A gripping series of tightly contested friendly matches unfolded between the National Hockey Teams of Zimbabwe and Zambia in Harare, Zimbabwe, spanning from August 11th to 13th, 2023. In the women's category, Zimbabwe showcased dominance, clinching victory in a thrilling manner. The first match witnessed Zimbabwe triumphing 5-4, followed by a resolute 4-0 victory in the second encounter. The third and conclusive match concluded with a 5-2 scoreline, where Zambia managed to find the net in the closing stages. On the men's front, the battles were fierce and unyielding. Zambia, however, emerged triumphant in the trilogy of matches. The initial clash resulted in a 1-1 draw, followed by Zambia's commanding victory of 3-0 in the second bout. The climactic third match concluded in a scoreless standoff at 0-0. These duels formed an integral component of the preparation strategies for both nations, as they gear up for the impending Paris 2024 Olympic Games Qualifiers. Scheduled to unfold in Pretoria, South Africa, from October 29th to November 5th, 2023, these qualifiers present a formidable challenge where Zambia and Zimbabwe aim to elevate their rankings and secure their places in the Paris 2024 Olympic Games. The path ahead is laden with formidable competition from other African contingents, heightening the intensity of the qualifiers. The friendly matches against Zimbabwe provided Zambia's teams with an invaluable opportunity to gauge their mettle against top-tier adversaries and pinpoint areas necessitating improvement. With the momentum from these friendly encounters fueling their aspirations, both nations' teams fervently aspire to carry this energy forward into the qualifiers, striving to achieve the ultimate objective of securing their berths at the prestigious Paris 2024 Olympic Games.