A Harare-based self-styled prophet cost some of his football-betting followers their hard-earned cash after making a false prediction of Sunday’s World Cup final result.
Tinashe Michael Sello of Christ Celebration International Ministries told his followers who bet, to place their bet on France.
He claimed before his congregation that France would beat Argentina 1-0 to win the World Cup.
However, Argentina beat France 4-2 on penalties after the match had ended 3-3 after extra time.
In a video that has been circulating on social media platforms, Sello, who calls himself “The Ultimate”, said Argentina would play a defensive game.
He added that France would penetrate Argentina’s defensive lines and score before parking the bus to win the final.
It was in fact, France that parked the bus from the onset of the match and had to come from behind twice, first to make it 2-2 and then 3-3 before losing 4-2 during penalties after extra time.
Reports claimed that Sello had closed his church following his wrong prediction and some of his followers were reportedly threatening to withdraw their membership from his church.
When H-Metro called Sello to clarify his false prediction on Monday, his personal assistant, who refused to identify herself, said:
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The prophet is in a meeting right now. If you are in Harare, come to church on Saturday, but if you want to see him personally come and pay US$300 for booking at our offices in Southerton.
</blockquote>
Sello’s church holds services at Kingstone House along Kwame Nkrumah Avenue.
Sello’s PA later said he was not reachable and promised to give information about the next church service. | <a href="https://www.hmetro.co.zw/prophet-under-fire-over-world-cup-results-prophet-of-shame-church-closed-congregants-angry/">H-Metro</a>

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Self-styled Prophet "Misleads" Congregants After Predicting A France World Cup Victory

Reigning football world champions France have set up a 2022 World Cup final showdown on Sunday with Lionel Messi’s Argentina after beating Morocco 2-0 in their semifinal clash on Wednesday.
Theo Hernandez scored France’s first goal inside five minutes at Al Bayt Stadium and substitute Randal Kolo Muani sealed victory for Les Bleus with a late second.
Morocco, the first African and Arab team ever to reach the last four at a World Cup, fought hard despite losing key players to injury.
Centre-back Nayef Aguerd withdrew at the last minute, fellow defender and captain Romain Saiss left the field after just 21 minutes and the Atlas Lions also lost Bayern Munich left-back Noussair Mazraoui at halftime.
For France, two of their starters in the quarterfinal win over England, Adrien Rabiot and Dayot Upamecano, were missing due to illness.
The Sunday showdown with Argentina at Lusail Stadium will be France’s fourth World Cup final in seven editions.
France will be hoping to become the first team since Brazil 60 years ago to retain the trophy.
Morocco will now face Croatia in Saturday’s third-place play-off.

2022 World Cup: France Defeat Morocco To Set Up Argentina Final

Royal Air Maroc (RAM), the Moroccan national carrier, has cancelled seven flights scheduled to depart for Doha, Qatar on Wednesday ahead of the World Cup semi-final.
The decision to cancel the flights has left hundreds of Atlas Lions fans in Morocco disappointed as they will most likely miss the semi-final clash between their country and France tonight.
The decision was made after Morocco’s FA promised to give fans 13 000 free tickets to the clash with France.
In an emailed statement to the Reuters news agency, Royal Air Maroc said:
<blockquote>
Following the latest restrictions imposed by the Qatari authorities, Royal Air Maroc regrets to inform customers of the cancellation of their flights operated by Qatar Airways.
</blockquote>
It was unclear why Qatari officials ordered the airline to stop the flights.
The decision meant some supporters who had already booked match tickets or hotel rooms were unable to travel.
RAM said it would reimburse air tickets and apologised to customers.

World Cup 2022: Moroccan Airline Cancels Flights To Qatar

Morocco became the first African nation to reach the World Cup semifinals after beating Portugal 1-0 on Saturday evening at the 2022 FIFA World Cup underway at Al Thumama Stadium in Qatar.
The Atlas Lions also became the first Arab team to make the last four following Youssef En-Nesyri’s first-half goal sealed the win.
Morocco took the lead in the 42nd minute through En-Nesyri’s header as they came on strong late in the first half.
Despite late pressure by the Portuguese, an injury-hit Morocco, without three of their four first-choice defenders once skipper Romain Saiss was forced off, hung on despite being reduced to 10 men in added time. Moroccan coach Walid Regragui said:
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We came up against a really great Portugal team. We’re drawing on all we have, we still have guys injured.
I told the guys before the match we had to write history for Africa. I’m very, very happy.
</blockquote>
Five-time Ballon d’Or winner Ronaldo was sent on early in the second half by coach Fernando Santos but could not rescue the Euro 2016 winners.
Before the victory over Portugal, Morocco had already beaten other European football powerhouses, that is, Belgium and Spain, on penalties, in Qatar.
Walid Regragui’s men will face holders France in the semifinals at Al Bayt Stadium on Wednesday. | <a href="https://supersport.com/football/fifa-world-cup-2022/news/2fd5ef82-e141-4197-a72a-1a016054fdff/morocco-down-portugal-to-become-first-ever-african-world-cup-semifinalists">SuperSport</a>

Morocco Beat Portugal To Become First African World Cup Semifinalists

Morocco need only avoid defeat in their final Group F match against already-eliminated Canada at Al Thumama Stadium in Doha on Thursday 1 December to guarantee progression into the last 16 of the 2022 World Cup.
The Atlas Lions secured a historic 2-0 win over Belgium on Sunday – thanks to goals from Abdelhamid Sabiri and Zakaria Aboukhal – though coach Walid Regragui has urged his team not to get ahead of themselves. Said Regragui:
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The competition is not over, we have to recover quickly for the game against Canada. Hopefully, we can get a good result for the qualification.
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The Maple Leafs, meanwhile, are out of the last 16 contention following back-to-back losses to Belgium and Croatia, but they will still be hoping to exit Qatar 2022 on a high note.
Key players
Alphonso Davies – Davies scored Canada’s first goal in World Cup history this past weekend, though it arrived in a 4-1 loss at the hands of Croatia. He will hope to enjoy more attacking success in this final Group F clash.
Hakim Ziyech – The Chelsea winger provided the assist for Morocco’s second goal against Belgium and will want to make even more of an impact against Canada. Ziyech’s movement and superb left foot could be key to the Atlas Lions hopes.
Head-to-head stats
In head-to-head stats, Canada and Morocco have met in three previous international matches. The Atlas Lions boast an unbeaten record, with two wins and one draw. The teams’ most recent meeting was an October 2016 friendly which was won 4-0 by the North Africans.
The Maple Leafs will be coming up against African opposition at the World Cup for the first time, while this clash will also mark Morocco’s first game against a CONCACAF (North &amp; Central American and the Caribbean) team at the tournament.
Battles to watch
John Herdman v Walid Regragui – Herdman is a hero simply for leading Canada to World Cup qualification, but he will have the ambition of outsmarting Regragui in this battle of tactical wits.
Jonathan David v Romain Saiss – David has been a lively forward presence for Canada in this tournament, but he will have a tough time getting the better of Morocco’s outstanding center-back Romain Saiss.
Stephen Eustaquio v Sofyan Amrabat – A classic midfield battle in which both Eustaquio and Amrabat will hope to use their energy, physicality, and aggression to take control of the ‘engine room’.
FIFA World Cup broadcast details
Thursday 1 December
17:00: Group F, Canada v Morocco – LIVE on SuperSport Premier League, SuperSport La Liga, and SuperSport Maximo 3

2022 FIFA World Cup: Canada Versus Morocco Preview

The FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 was done in Doha, Qatar on Friday, 01 April 2022.
The World Cup takes place between 21 November and 18 December in Qatar.
The hosts play Ecuador in the tournament’s opening game.
The English Premier League will take a six-week break for the tournament.
Here is the full draw:
Group A: Qatar, Ecuador, Senegal, Netherlands
Group B: England, Iran, USA, Wales/Scotland/Ukraine
Group C: Argentina, Saudi Arabia, Mexico, Poland
Group D: France, UAE/Australia/Peru, Denmark, Tunisia
Group E: Spain, Costa Rica/New Zealand, Germany, Japan
Group F: Belgium, Canada, Morocco, Croatia
Group G: Brazil, Serbia, Switzerland, Cameroon
Group H: Portugal, Ghana, Uruguay, South Korea
<h4>More: <a href="https://news.pindula.co.zw/">Pindula News</a></h4>

FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 Draw Done

The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has dismissed reports that a Confederation of African Football (CAF) doping control officer who passed away on Tuesday night was beaten by fans until he lost his consciousness.
The Zambian doctor, Joseph Kabungo, was working as a medical officer at the 2022 FIFA World Cup playoff between Nigeria and Ghana when he died shortly after the game at the MKO Abiola Stadium.
NFF said Kabungo died of a cardiac arrest. In a statement, NFF said the deceased was found near the dressing room of the Ghanaian team. General Secretary Mohamed Sanusi was quoted as saying:
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We are terribly shocked at this sad development. The NFF commiserates with world football body FIFA, the Confederation of African Football, the Football Association of Zambia and the family of Dr Kabungo on his sudden passing. His death pains us very much and we are in a state of deep shock.
However, it is important to state the facts as they are. According to the information from our own medical officer, Dr Onimisi Ozi Salami who was appointed by FIFA as medical officer for the game, Dr Kabungo was found gasping for breath near the dressing room of the Ghanaian team.
I was notified and ordered that he should be rushed to the hospital. He didn’t make it. He died just as they got to the hospital.
I was heading to the dressing room of the Nigerian team when the General Coordinator, Kabore Hubert Bosilong from South Africa called my attention. Dr Kabungo suddenly started gasping for breath.
The FIFA Security Officer for the match, Mr Dixon Adol Okello from Uganda also witnessed the incident.
We tried to resuscitate him there and then, but when this did not appear to be working, we put him in an ambulance and rushed him to Cedar Crest Hospital in Apo, where he gave up the ghost.
It is a very sad incident and one is shocked that some persons have been putting a terrible slant to the whole thing by saying he was beaten up by fans. That is a lie. He died as a result of sudden cardiac arrest.
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<h4>More: <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/news/joseph-kabungo-caf-doping-officer-died-of-cardiac-arrest-not/blt045dd4bf87d38964">Goal.com</a></h4>

'CAF Doctor Died Of Cardiac Arrest, Not Stampede'

Twenty-seven (27) nations have qualified for the Qatar 2022 World Cup, with 5 places still to be confirmed.
The 27 spots were confirmed this window ahead of Friday’s draw, with the inter-confederation play-offs coming on June 13-14 as well as Ukraine’s tie with Scotland getting pushed to June.
Below are the countries that have qualified for the 2022 World Cup.
<h2>Hosts</h2>
Qatar had already qualified as the host nation.
<h2>Europe</h2>
<ol>
<li>Germany</li>
<li>Denmark</li>
<li>France</li>
<li>Belgium</li>
<li>Croatia</li>
<li>Spain</li>
<li>Serbia</li>
<li>England</li>
<li>Switzerland</li>
<li>Netherlands</li>
<li>Poland</li>
<li>Portugal</li>
<li>Scotland or Ukraine or Wales</li>
</ol>
<h2>South America</h2>
<ol>
<li>Brazil</li>
<li>Argentina</li>
<li>Ecuador</li>
<li>Uruguay</li>
<li>Peru/Colombia/Chile go to an inter-confederation play-off</li>
</ol>
<h2>Africa</h2>
<ol>
<li>Senegal</li>
<li>Cameroon</li>
<li>Ghana</li>
<li>Morocco</li>
<li>Tunisia</li>
</ol>
<h2>North America</h2>
<ol>
<li>Canada</li>
<li>USA/Mexico/Costa Rica</li>
<li>USA/Mexico/Costa Rica</li>
<li>USA/Mexico/Costa Rica go to an inter-confederation play-off</li>
</ol>
<h2>Asia</h2>
<ol>
<li>South Korea</li>
<li>Iran</li>
<li>Japan</li>
<li>Saudi Arabia</li>
<li>Australia/United Arab Emirates will go through to the inter-confederation play-off.</li>
</ol>
<h2>OFC</h2>
<ol>
<li>New Zealand/Solomon Islands</li>
</ol>
<h2>Inter-Confederation Play-offs</h2>
<ol>
<li>Australia/United Arab Emirates v Peru/Colombia/Chile</li>
<li>USA/Mexico/Costa Rica v New Zealand/Solomon Islands</li>
</ol>
<h4>More: <a href="https://www.eurosport.co.uk/football/world-cup/2022/every-team-that-has-qualified-for-the-2022-world-cup-as-final-places-confirmed-for-tournament-in-qat_sto8864887/story.shtml">Eurosport</a></h4>

List Of Teams That Have Qualified For The Qatar 2022 World Cup

English club Liverpool has refused to allow Mohamed Salah to travel to Africa for World Cup qualifiers with Egypt next month, the Egyptian Football Association (EFA) said on Monday.
According to EFA, Liverpool said they made the decision because Salah would be forced to quarantine on his return to England.
It opens up the possibility of similar refusals from other European clubs ahead of next month’s World Cup qualifiers in Africa, Asia, the Concacaf region, Europe and South America, and puts them on a potential collision course with FIFA, the world soccer’s governing body.
A statement from the EFA said Liverpool had apologised for not allowing the Egypt captain to travel home for their matches.
Egypt, who are in Group F, play Angola in Cairo on 2 September and then travel to Gabon three days later. EFA said in the statement:
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The Egyptian Football Association had received a letter from Liverpool apologising for the inability of its player, Mohamed Salah, to join the national team for next month’s African qualifiers for the World Cup.
The English club’s letter referred to the precautionary measures applied in England to confront the outbreak of the coronavirus, which forces returnees from some countries to compulsory health isolation for a period of 10 days upon their return to England.
In its letter, the English club also expressed its hope that the Egyptian association would understand that it was forced to do so, in the face of the player being subjected to quarantine.
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Meanwhile, FIFA has scrapped the exemption introduced last year, amid the COVID-19 pandemic, which allowed clubs to refuse to release players for international duty.
Clubs could hold on to their players should travel restrictions be imposed or there be a mandatory period of quarantine or self-isolation of at least five days on their return. A spokesman for FIFA told Reuters:
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The temporary amendment was in place until  April 2021 and is no longer currently in effect nor is it intended to be applied for September.
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<h4>More: <a href="https://supersport.com/football/premier-league/news/210823_Liverpool_refuse_to_release_Salah_for_Egypts_World_Cup_qualifiers">SuperSport</a></h4>

Liverpool Refuse To Release Salah For Egypt's World Cup Qualifiers

Bafana Bafana coach Hugo Broos has named his first squad ahead of next month’s highly-anticipated 2022 FIFA World Cup qualifiers (WCQ).
South Africa is set to kick off the nation’s 2022 FIFA World Cup qualifying campaign against Zimbabwe at the National Sports Stadium in Harare on 3 September before hosting Ghana at the FNB Stadium in Johannesburg three days later.
Broos (69), addressed the media during a press conference on Thursday afternoon where he announced a 31-man preliminary squad for the two upcoming fixtures.
Here is Bafana Bafana’s 31-man squad for the 2022 FIFA World Cup qualifiers:
Goalkeepers: Ronwen Williams (SuperSport United), Veli Mothwa (AmaZulu), Bruce Bvuma (Kaizer Chiefs) &amp; Sifiso Mlungwana (Golden Arrows) 
Defenders: Nyiko Mobbie (Mamelodi Sundowns), Rushine De Reuck (Mamelodi Sundowns), Thapelo Morena (Mamelodi Sundowns), Siyanda Xulu (Haopel Tel Aviv, Israel), Thibang Phete (Belenenses, Portugal), Thabani Dube (Kaizer Chiefs), Njabulo Ngcobo (Kaizer Chiefs), Mosa Lebusa (Mamelodi Sundowns), Sibusiso Mabiliso (Kaizer Chiefs) &amp; Innocent Maela (Orlando Pirates)
Midfielders: Kobamelo Kodisang (FC Braga B, Portugal), Sipho Mbule (Supersport United), Teboho Mokoena (Supersport United), Mothobi Mvala (Mamelodi Sundowns), Sphelele Mkhulise (Mamelodi Sundowns), Sphephelo Sithole (Belenenses FC, Portugal), Njabulo Blom (Kaizer Chiefs) Ethan Brooks (TS Galaxy), Siyethemba Sithebe (AmaZulu) &amp; Yusuf Maart (Sekhukhune United)
Forwards: Thabiso Kutumela (Mamelodi Sundowns), Bongokuhle Hlongwane (Maritzburg United), Gift Links (Aarhus, Denmark), Evidence Makgopa (Baroka FC), Victor Letsoalo (Royal AM), Luther Singh (FC Copenhagen, Denmark) &amp; Percy Tau (Brighton &amp; Hove Albion, England).
<h4>More: <a href="https://www.kickoff.com/news/articles/south-africa-news/categories/news/premiership/hugo-broos-announces-preliminary-bafana-bafana-squad-for-2022-world-cup-qualifiers/704025">KickOff.com</a></h4>

South Africa Announces 31-man Preliminary Squad For WCQ

South African football legend Shaun Bartlett has warned Bafana Bafana not to underestimate the Warriors ahead of their upcoming World Cup qualifier (WCQ) clash early next month.
Zimbabwe and South Africa lock horns at the National Sports Stadium in Harare on 3 September.
In an interview with H-Metro, the 48-year-old former Bafana Bafana captain said they have to avoid a loss at all costs to secure a ticket for the Qatar 2022 World Cup. Said Bartlett.
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Every game between the two countries is always intriguing because we are neighbours.
We (South Africa) should never underestimate our neighbours in this game because they have quality players.
Some of these quality players ply their trade here in the South African Premier Soccer League (PSL).
</blockquote>
The last time these two teams played at the same venue was a World Cup qualifier 21 years ago when 13 people died after a stampede.
Zimbabwe lost the match 2-0 courtesy of Delron Buckley’s brace, who, according to reports, caused the chaos after provoking the home fans.
However, Bartlett dismissed claims Buckley caused the riots, instead, blaming the Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) for firing tear smoke into the crowd. Said Bartlett:
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Honestly, I doubt the disaster had anything to do with Delron because already the scoreline was not in the favour of the hosts.
The police made things worse by firing teargas into the crowd which resulted in a stampede.
</blockquote>
After hosting South Africa, Zimbabwe will travel away to Ethiopia for another match four days later.
The Warriors are in group G with neighbours South Africa, Ethiopia and Ghana.
<h4>More: <a href="https://www.hmetro.co.zw/bartlett-wary-of-warriors/">H-Metro</a></h4>

Bafana Bafana Legend Wary Of Warriors Ahead Of WCQ

The Warriors technical department has drafted a 27-man squad for next month’s World Cup qualifiers (WCQ).
Warriors coach Zdravko Logarusic said they have already come up with names for the back-to-back World Cup qualifiers against South Africa and Ethiopia in a few weeks time. He said:
<blockquote>
About the criteria for the players to play next month, it’s a bit tricky because we are coming from the offseason, most of them started preseason four weeks ago.
But we are going to call most of the players we have used already before. We have made the list of 27 players and waiting for a response from the clubs and COVID-19 restrictions (issues) because Zimbabwe is still in the red zone.
But we are Warriors and we have to find a way out.
</blockquote>
Meanwhile, reports suggest <a href="https://news.pindula.co.zw/2021/08/12/logarusic-overlooks-local-players-for-world-cup-qualifiers/">the Croat has dropped locally-based players from the squad</a> for the upcoming games due to the inactivity of the local league due to COVID-19 travel restrictions.
Loga had wanted to infuse some of the fringe players who did duty at the recent COSAFA Cup tournament in South Africa, into the main Warriors squad.
<h4>More: <a href="https://www.hmetro.co.zw/27-man-squad-drafted-for-world-cup-qualifiers/">H-Metro</a></h4>

Loga Draws 27-man List For World Cup Qualifiers

The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has given the green light for the National Sports Stadium to host the upcoming 2022 World Cup qualifier between Zimbabwe and South Africa.
The continental governing body had warned that the giant facility needs to be renovated before it can be allowed to host the match but the Zimbabwe Football Association (ZIFA) has confirmed the stadium has passed, though there are still some pending issues that need to be fixed. ZIFA said in a statement on Thursday:
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National Sports Stadium has been temporarily approved to host upcoming World Cup qualifiers.
CAF has encouraged Zimbabwe to address outstanding issues on; pitch condition, sanitary facilities and access controls.
CAF will fine ZIFA if any breaches are noted during the World Cup qualifiers.
</blockquote>
The Warriors’ road to Qatar begins in September, with a date against arch-rivals Bafana Bafana at the giant facility before they travel to Ethiopia.
<h4>More: <a href="https://www.soccer24.co.zw/2021/07/29/just-in-caf-green-lights-nss-to-host-warriors-bafana-clash/">Soccer24</a></h4>

National Sports Stadium To Host Zimbabwe Versus South Africa World Cup Qualifier

South Africa are worried ahead of the commencement of the 2022 World Cup qualifiers after they were pitted against Zimbabwe, Ethiopia and Ghana.
Writing for Sowetan Live, Gomolemo Motshwane identifies Kaizer Chiefs winger Khama Billiat as Zimbabwe’s star man. He writes:
<blockquote>Zimbabwe are very familiar with SA football as many of their players ply their trade in the PSL.
The likes of <a href="https://www.pindula.co.zw/Khama_Billiat" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Khama Billiat</a>, Talent Chawaphiwa and <a href="https://www.pindula.co.zw/Ronald_Pfumbidzai" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Ronald Pfumbidzai</a> are based in the country and will know SA players well.
Others who are based in Europe including <a href="https://www.pindula.co.zw/Knowledge_Musona" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Knowledge Musona</a>, Marshall Munetsi and Teenage Hadebe have played in the PSL and many of them will be facing their former teammates in Bafana.</blockquote>
The Ethiopians have been dismissed as undergoes who have ” been struggling over the past few years and failed to qualify for the 2019 Afcon in Egypt after finishing third in Group F of the qualifiers with one point”.
Ghana are “going through a rebuilding phase” after the end of the Black Stars’ “Golden Generation”.
<h4>More: <a href="https://www.sowetanlive.co.za/sport/soccer/2020-01-24-tricky-wc-qualification-awaits-bafana/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Sowetan Live</a></h4>

Billiat Pinpointed As Warriors Danger Man Ahead Of Bafana Bafana WC Qualifiers

The draw for the 2022 senior men football World Cup qualifiers is scheduled to be held in Egypt on the 21st of this month. 
The qualifiers will begin this March and Zimbabwe still has no coach and football pitch suitable for international matches after COSAFA condemned all grounds except for Barbourfields which also needs serious attention.  
 
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More: <a href="https://mobile.twitter.com/online_zifa/status/1213099576766410754">ZIFA</a>

Draw For The 2022 World Cup Qualifiers To Be Held In Egypt - ZIFA

Somalia has beaten Zimbabwe with one goal to nill in a 2022 World Cup Qualifier preliminary match.
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Somalia's goal vs Zimbabwe! 🇸🇴 <a href="https://t.co/bOVJ3FB3MV">pic.twitter.com/bOVJ3FB3MV</a>
— Salmaan (@SalmaanLDN) <a href="https://twitter.com/SalmaanLDN/status/1169653875244240896?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">September 5, 2019</a></blockquote>
More: <a href="https://twitter.com/SalmaanLDN/status/1169653875244240896">Salmaan</a>

WATCH: Somalia Goal Against The Warriors, Chipezeze Was Zim Keeper

The Warriors of Zimbabwe lost 1-0 to Somalia in a 2022 World Cup qualifier preliminary match played on Thursday in Djibouti.
The result is not good for Zimbabwe considering that Somalia is the world’s third-worst ranked team.
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<div class="apckejb-single apckejb-45">Somalia scored the only goal of the match in the 86th minute, moments after Zimbabwe’s Knox Mutizwa wasted a 1v1 opportunity.</div>
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<div>The Warriors who had only one day of training dominated the game but failed to capitalise on it.</div>
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<div>Elvis Chipezeze, popularly known for gifting goals to the DRC team at the 2019 Total AFCON Cup Finals match in Egypt, had great saves as he denied Somalia on the hour.</div>
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<div>More: <a href="https://www.soccer24.co.zw/2019/09/05/somalia-stun-zimbabwe-in-w-c-qualifiers/">Soccer24 </a></div>

Warriors Lose To World’s 3rd-Worst Ranked Somalia In A World Cup Qualifier Match

The Warriors will face Somalia in the first round of the 2022 FIFA World Cup Qualifiers following a draw held in Egypt on Monday, 29 July 2019.
The games will be played between 2 to 10 September. The 14 winners in the 1st round will join 26 top-ranked nations, in the second round where they will be drawn into ten groups.
DRAW
Somalia vs Zimbabwe 
Ethiopia vs Lesotho 
Eritrea vs Namibia 
Burundi vs Tanzania 
Djibouti vs Eswatini 
Botswana vs Malawi 
The Gambia vs Angola 
Liberia vs Sierra Leone 
Mauritius vs Mozambique 
Sao Tome e Principe vs Guinea-Bissau 
South Sudan vs Equatorial Guinea 
Comoros Islands vs Togo 
Chad vs Sudan 
Seychelles vs Rwanda
The 26 countries that are not participating in the preliminary round are:
Senegal, Tunisia, Nigeria, Algeria, Morocco, Egypt, Ghana, Cameroon, Democratic Republic of Congo, Ivory Coast, Mali, Burkina Faso, South Africa, Guinea, Cape Verde, Uganda, Zambia, Benin, Gabon, Congo Brazzaville, Madagascar, Niger, Libya, Mauritania, Kenya, Central African Republic.
MATCHDAYS
Preliminary round: Sept 2/10 (both legs); groups: Mar 23/31 2020, June 1/9, Mar 22/30 2021 (two rounds), Aug 30/Sept 7, Oct 4/12; playoffs: Nov 8/16 (both legs)
<h4>More: <a href="https://www.soccer24.co.zw/2019/07/29/zimbabwe-learn-fifa-world-cup-qualifiers-opponents/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Soccer24</a>, <a href="https://www.supersport.com/football/africa-cup-of-nations/news/190729_Six_Africa_Cup_of_Nations_qualifiers_in_World_Cup_draw" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">SuperSport.com</a></h4>

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