In a tournament that initially saw five out of seven Zambian fighters facing disappointment, flyweight Chinyemba emerged as a shining beacon of hope. He saved the best for last, securing a commanding victory over his Mozambican opponent, Yassine Issufo, with all five judges unanimously ruling in his favor. This triumphant win propelled Chinyemba into the quarterfinals of the tournament, where he joined two other female Zambian boxers, flyweight Margaret Tembo and lightweight Felistars Nkandu. This trio represented Zambia's hopes for success in the competition. "This win is a morale booster. It has not been going well in the last few days, and I hope now everything will kick into gear. The display was dominant and it should lift the guys," remarked Zambia's president, Dan Chiteule, expressing his optimism about the team's performance. Chinyemba showcased his exceptional form in the ring, displaying agility as he moved around and striking with precision when opportunities presented themselves. Impressively, all five judges awarded him all three rounds, with two of them grading his Mozambican opponent below satisfactory, resulting in a score of 30-26. With three Zambian boxers advancing to the quarterfinals, all eyes were on their upcoming bouts. Chinyemba was set to face Algerian Mohamad Moziane, while Tembo would take on Nigerian Omowunmi Oyesika, and Nkandu would square off against Tunisian Islem Ferchichi. Chinyemba's morale-boosting victory came in the wake of three male boxers in welterweight Stephen Zimba, lightweight Andrew Chilata, and new senior graduate Mwengo Mwale, who were defeated at the beginning of the tournament. The challenges extended to the female boxers as well, with some of them facing disappointment in the early stages of the competition.