Harare. – After another trial and boo-boo input – Zimbabwe has finally bequeathed the football glory back to the country starved of the mu...
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Harare. – After another trial and boo-boo input – Zimbabwe has finally bequeathed the football glory back to the country starved of the much-needed action quenching the appetite of the legion of football fans.
Since their last stopover at the Afcon finals in 2006 – Zimbabwe will now make a third appearance at the decorated continental showpiece.By Derick Matsengarwodzi
Goals via Knowledge Musona penalty – and a nimbly crafted touch by man-of-the-hour Khama Billiat – as the giant National Sports Stadium in Harare gyrated into frenzy.
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| Zimbabwe Warriors has Qualified for Afcon 2017 in Gabon |
Malawi descended on Zimbabwe needing nothing but a win – but were reduced to spectators as the Warriors thwarted their attack spell with a well marshaled defence line.
Substitute Cuthbert Malajila fastened the score board with a third goal courtesy of a cross by the Mamelodi Sundowns wonder player Billiat.
In Swaziland, Guinea the nearest contenders for the Gabon ticket fell to a solitary strike by the hosts giving Zimbabwe a smooth stroll to the Promised Land.
Warriors mentor Callisto Pasuwa becomes the third local coach to lead the team to the Afcon adventure – Sunday Chidzabwa and Charles Mhlauri are the other successful mentors in Harare soccer history.
Zimbabawe who are slowly regaining their football ranking satus has scored seven goals in two games – signaling a tough time for defenders in Gabon with their prolific scoring rate.
With a game to spare - the Warriors will date Guinea in their final dead rubber away match.
Meanwhile, Zimbabawe joins other eight nations who have already qualified for the 2017 showpiece including hosts Gabon, Algeria, Cameroon, Ghana and Egypt among others. – tinzwei.com
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