In “Waiting for the rains”, the late Charles Mungoshi substitutes the joy on anticipated rains in the dry rural area with Lucifer’s journey overseas likewise the Warriors win against Congo is a relief to Zimbabweans affected by scorching heat wilting plants in the fields.
By Tendai Chisiri
The much awaited Afcon qualifier with Zimbabwe at home on 24 March is a must win for the Warriors who are sinking in oblivion as competitive tournaments are concerned.The suspension of the Warriors from the World Cup qualifications has exacerbated the woes as the African dance has been elusive since Tunisia 2006.
A decade of no berth at the regional tournament signifies that he once vibrant senior men’s football team is falling in abyss.Zimbabwe was once a powerhouse in the regional football circles with the Dream Team leaving the national supporters in a jovial mood.
The Dream team looked to have been eclipsed by thee Warriors who qualified for the AFCON in 2004 and 2006 .Of late the country is struggling to have a commendable national football senior men’s team leaving the supporters dithering on the brink of losing confident.
However the national supporters have titillation in the introduction of
advance tickets for the match against Congo Brazzaville.”Buying tickets in advance is an achievement looking back at our last Afcon qualifier last home game scenario”, said a staunch football supporter Gerald Sakonda of Harare.
Fans could not queue up to watch the Warriors playing resulting in a stampede and illegal entry into the stadium.
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