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Olympics 2020: Zambia 3-10 Netherlands: Lionesses destroy Copper Queens

Zambia’s debut at the Olympic Games ended in a massive embarrassment as they were walloped 10-3 by the Netherlands on Wednesday afternoon.

The Copper Queens were picked as Africa’s representatives in women’s football after defeating Cameroon 2-1 in the final of Caf Women's Olympic Qualifying Tournament.

However, they started their campaign on a sour note as they were torn apart by Sarina Wiegman’s women with Arsenal’s Vivianne Miedema finding the net on four occasions.

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