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Zimbabwe’s national senior women’s football team, the Mighty Warriors, has been eliminated from the 2024 Hollywoodbets COSAFA Women’s Soccer Championship.
The Mighty Warriors initially led Group D but ultimately finished second, falling behind Mozambique, who qualified for the semi-finals.
Mozambique topped the group with four points after a dramatic late equaliser from Cidalia Cuta in their final game against Lesotho, which ended in a 1-1 draw on Tuesday.
Lesotho’s Nthabeleng Potsane scored the opener, briefly putting Zimbabwe at the top of the group on head-to-head results.
Mozambique had a goal disallowed and created multiple chances but failed to score more, while Lesotho’s Moseme Khashane was sent off.
Mozambique, who eliminated Zimbabwe last year, is the only semi-finalist yet to win the championship. 
South Africa is the record seven-time winner, while Zambia (2022) and Malawi (2023) each have one title.
Zimbabwe finished the competition with three points, suffering from their opening match loss to Mozambique (0-1).
They rebounded with a 3-0 victory over Lesotho but needed Mozambique to lose their last game to advance.
Hopes for progression were high when Lesotho led 1-0 for much of the second half, but Mozambique’s late equaliser dashed those hopes and secured their progression to the semi-finals.
Sithethelelwe Sibanda was in charge of the Mighty Warriors squad following her appointment in September.
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The Mighty Warriors, Zimbabwe's women's football team, got kicked out of the 2024 Hollywoodbets COSAFA Women’s Soccer Championship. They didn't make it to the semi-finals because Mozambique finished on top of their group. Mozambique drew their last game against Lesotho, which knocked Zimbabwe out. Despite winning one game and losing one game, Zimbabwe didn't have enough points to go to the next round. It was a tough competition, but Mozambique came out on top and made it to the semi-finals.

Mighty Warriors Eliminated From 2024 COSAFA Women’s Cup

The Zimbabwe national women’s team, the Mighty Warriors, is set to compete against Mozambique and Lesotho in the group stages of the 2024 HOLLYWOODBETS COSAFA Women’s Championship.
The tournament will take place in Gqeberha, South Africa, from October 22 to November 2, featuring fourteen participating countries. The teams will be divided into four groups: two groups with four teams and two with three.
Zimbabwe has been placed in Group D alongside Lesotho and Mozambique.
Hosts South Africa, the record seven-time winners, will compete in Group A with Namibia, Eswatini, and debutants Seychelles.
Defending champions Malawi are in Group B with Botswana, Madagascar, and Mauritius.
The 2022 winners, Zambia, are in a three-team Group C alongside Angola and Comoros.
The top teams from each group will advance to the semifinals.
The Mighty Warriors, who reached the semifinals last year, are now under the tutelage of Sithethelelwe Sibanda, who was appointed last month.
Here is the full draw:
GROUP A: South Africa, Namibia, Eswatini, Seychelles.
GROUP B: Malawi, Botswana, Madagascar, Mauritius.
GROUP C: Zambia, Angola, Comoros.
GROUP D: Mozambique, Zimbabwe, Lesotho.
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The Mighty Warriors, Zimbabwe's national women's team, will play against Mozambique and Lesotho in the COSAFA Women’s Championship in South Africa. The tournament will have 14 countries in four groups. South Africa, the hosts, will play against Namibia, Eswatini, and Seychelles. Malawi, the defending champions, are in a group with Botswana, Madagascar, and Mauritius. Zambia, the 2022 winners, will play against Angola and Comoros. The top teams from each group will go to the semifinals. Zimbabwe's team, coached by Sithethelelwe Sibanda, reached the semifinals last year. The tournament will take place from October 22 to November 2.

Mighty Warriors Draw Mozambique And Lesotho In COSAFA Women’s Championship

Zimbabwe’s Young Warriors have failed to qualify for the 2025 CAF Under-20 Africa Cup of Nations after losing 6-5 on penalties to Zambia in the semifinal of the COSAFA Qualifier in Mozambique on Thursday, 03 October.
In what was a one-sided first half, Zambia’s Mumba Mwale scored early in the game when he fired the ball into the roof of the net following a deflection.
Zambia skipper David Simukonda led by example when he connected with a cross from Emmanuel Mwanza to make the score 2-0 inside 25 minutes.
Zimbabwe were the better team in the second half and their hard work paid off when Prince Ndhlovu came off the bench to score with an overhead kick.
Zimbabwe were then awarded a penalty after Simukonda was fouled in the box. Denzel Mapuwa’s penalty was saved but Ndhlovu completed his brace as he equalised from the rebound to make it 2-2.
That sent the game to penalties and after both sides had an early miss, Zambia eventually triumphed 6-5 to reach the decider.
In the other semifinal of the COSAFA Qualifier also played on Thursday, South Africa edged Angola 1-0.
Angola goalkeeper Domingo Da Silva was called on to make a double save in the 19th minute to keep the score level in the first semifinal, however Lee Jody Ahshene opened the scoring shortly afterwards to give South Africa the lead.
He turned his defender before firing into the bottom corner of the net.
South Africa was denied a second goal by the crossbar early in the second half from Shandre Miguel Campbell’s powerful shot.
Angola piled on the pressure in the dying minutes of the game, pushing their opponents to defend deep into their box but it was too little, too late for an equaliser.
South Africa and Zambia will now meet in Saturday’s final of the TotalEnergies CAF Under-20 Africa Cup of Nations COSAFA Qualifier.
Both teams have qualified for the AFCON U20 finals which will determine the four teams from Africa that will compete at the FIFA Under-20 World Cup in Chile next year.
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Zimbabwe's Young Warriors lost to Zambia in the COSAFA Semifinal, so they won't be in the AFCON. Zambia led 2-0 in the first half, but Zimbabwe tied it up in the second. The game went to penalties, and Zambia won 6-5. South Africa also won their semifinal against Angola. Zambia and South Africa will play in the final. Both teams have qualified for the AFCON U20 finals, which will decide who goes to the FIFA Under-20 World Cup in Chile next year.

Young Warriors Fall To Zambia In COSAFA Semifinal, Fail To Qualify For AFCON

The Young Warriors are set to take on Zambia in the semi-finals of the CAF Under-20 Africa Cup of Nations, COSAFA qualifier in Matola, Mozambique. The other semi-final will be between Angola and South Africa. Both matches are scheduled for Thursday.
Angola and Zimbabwe were already confirmed as winners of their respective pools before Tuesday’s action, where South Africa took the top spot in Group C following a 2-0 win over Comoros.
Lesotho’s 3-2 victory over Malawi left a complex calculation for second place in the pool, but Malawi took the spot by virtue of goals scored.
When three teams level on points the results from matches between those sides are used to place them in order in the table.
Each side had three points and a +0 goal difference, but Malawi scored four goals to Lesotho’s three and Comoros’ two.
Having seen Malawi place second, the head-to-head record between Comoros and Lesotho was needed to decide third and the islanders took it by virtue of their 1-0 win in their opening pool game.
The calculation for the best runner-up across all the pools sees the results of the teams that finish bottom in Groups A and C discarded to level the playing field with the three-team Group B, where Zambia finished second with three points and a -1 goal difference.
Botswana were the second-placed team in Group A, but with only their two draws against Zimbabwe and Eswatini counting towards the calculation, they had two points and so finished below Zambia.
When only the points from matches involving South Africa, Malawi and Comoros were taken into account in Group C, Malawi came out with three points but a -4 goal difference, putting them behind Zambia as well.
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The Young Warriors will play against Zambia in the semi-finals. The other semi-final is between Angola and South Africa. The matches will be on Thursday. Angola and Zimbabwe won their pools. South Africa also won their pool. Malawi came second in their pool based on goals scored. In a tie, the team that scored more goals comes ahead. Zambia finished second in their pool and will also play in the semi-finals. Zambia had more points than Botswana and Malawi in their groups.

Young Warriors To Face Zambia In COSAFA Under-20 Semi-Finals

The Young Warriors improved their chances of qualifying for the TotalEnergies CAF Under-20 Africa Cup of Nations by reaching the semi-finals of the COSAFA qualifying tournament with a 1-0 victory over hosts Mozambique on Monday, 30 September.
Enock Moyo scored the only goal of the match at the ABB Stadium in Matola shortly after halftime, securing the team’s position as Group A leaders.
Only the top team from each of the three groups, along with the best runners-up, advance to the semi-finals. 
Having missed the regional tournament for three years, the Young Warriors are now one win away from qualifying for next year’s CAF Under-20 AFCON.
Two qualifying spots are available at the COSAFA finals, with the finalists representing the region in the continental tournament, which will serve as the African qualifier for the 2025 FIFA Under-20 World Cup in Chile.
In an interview with <a href="https://www.herald.co.zw/young-warriors-keep-afcon-dream-alive/">Zimpapers Sports Hub</a> yesterday, Young Warriors coach Simon Marange said:
<blockquote>
The overall performance was very good. I think this game tested a lot of our character and personality and the boys were able to come to the party.
They were able to dig deeper and find a winner against a well-improved and strong Mozambican side.
The next step is the semi-finals now. From the start, our big goal was to try and push to get to the AFCON finals.
So, at least we have given ourselves a chance to dream about it and to give it a go.
</blockquote>
The Young Warriors put in a dominant performance in the first half against Mozambique Under-20, shutting down any attempts on goal and allowing goalkeeper Joseph Kaunda to keep a clean sheet.
Although they created some promising opportunities, including near misses from Tanaka Cherera and Taffy Musamba, they couldn’t find the net until the second half.
Bikita Minerals midfielder Enock Moyo scored in the 46th minute, netting his second goal of the tournament and earning the Man of the Match award.
He came close to scoring again later in the match, while Nisbet Muzenda rattled the woodwork.
With this victory, the Young Warriors secured their semi-final spot, finishing with seven points from three group matches, alongside Angola, who had already advanced from Group B.
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The Young Warriors won 1-0 against Mozambique, leading them to the semi-finals of a big football tournament. Enock Moyo scored the winning goal. They are close to qualifying for a bigger African tournament next year. The team is doing well and their coach is happy. The players stopped Mozambique from scoring and had some good chances to score themselves. Enock Moyo was the best player of the match. The team has secured a spot in the semi-finals and are one step closer to achieving their dream.

Young Warriors Edge Mozambique 1-0 To Reach COSAFA Semi-Finals

The Young Warriors secured a 3-0 win over Eswatini, topping Group A in the TotalEnergies CAF Under-20 Africa Cup of Nations COSAFA Qualifier on Saturday.
Hosts Mozambique were eliminated after losing 2-1 to Botswana, who came from behind to win.
Zimbabwe and Botswana are tied on four points, separated only by goal difference, while Eswatini sits third with three points.
Zimbabwe must maintain their scoring momentum in their final Group A match against already-eliminated Mozambique on Monday afternoon.
Takana Cherera scored the first goal for Zimbabwe, followed by Nisbet Muzenda converting a penalty, and Prince Ndlovu adding a third with a diving header.
In their opening group match of the tournament, the Young Warriors played to a 1-1 draw against Botswana at ABB Stadium in Maputo, Mozambique, on Thursday afternoon.
The Young Warriors took the lead in the 32nd minute with a goal from Enock Moyo, but Botswana equalised in the second half at the 75-minute mark.
Only the top team from each pool advances to the semi-finals, along with the best-placed runners-up. 
The finalists will qualify for the continental finals, which serve as the preliminary tournament for the 2025 FIFA Under-20 World Cup in Chile.
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The Young Warriors won 3-0 against Eswatini in a soccer match. Zimbabwe and Botswana are tied for first place in their group. The Young Warriors also tied 1-1 in their first game. The winner of each group will go to the semi-finals. The teams are competing to qualify for the 2025 FIFA Under-20 World Cup in Chile. Zimbabwe must continue to play well to secure their spot in the next round.

Young Warriors Beat Eswatini 3-0 In Under-20 COSAFA Match

The Zimbabwe Football Association (ZIFA) has announced the final squad for the Under-20 Young Warriors squad ahead of the COSAFA Under-20 Championship, scheduled to take place in Maputo, Mozambique, from September 26 to October 5.
The squad primarily consists of locally based players, with a few foreign-based talents included. Among the foreign players are defender Kurainashe Musanhi from Crystal Palace, midfielder Kennedy Mupomba of Chelmsford City FC, and forward Tanaka Cherera from Bury FC.
Notably, SuperSport United striker Nokutenda Mangezi, who was initially named in the provisional squad, has been dropped from the final lineup.
ZIFA said that SuperSport has requested that Mangezi be excused from the tournament due to a growing list of injuries and important upcoming matches.
Here is the full squad:
Goalkeepers
Joseph Kaunda (Manica Diamonds), Michael Kubvedzi (ZPC Kariba), Tatenda Chikowero (Ngezi Platinum)
Defenders
Allan Karakadzai (Simba Bhora), Allan Chapinduka (TelOne FC), Blessed Mashonganyika (Ngezi Platinum), Kurainashe Musanhi (Crystal Palace), Mvelo Khoza (Highlanders), Morris Musamba (Bikita Minerals)
Midfielders
Kennedy Mupomba (Chelmsford City FC), Denzel Mapuwa (Green Fuel), Prince Ndlovu (Highlanders), Kingsley Mureremba (Caps United), Enock Moyo (Bikita Minerals), Tanaka Munemo (Ngezi Platinum), Nesbert Muzenda (Ngezi Platinum), Mafios Chiweta (Ajax Hotspurs), Munashe Munenzva
Forwards
Tanaka Cherera (Bury FC), Sean Mzinde (Harare City)
The 12 teams competing in the COSAFA Under-20 Championship will be eyeing a place at the TotalEnergies CAF Under-20 Africa Cup of Nations next year.
Mozambique, who won the competition in 2020, will be welcome hosts for the regional championship that will feature 12 sides, with the top two from the COSAFA region advancing to the continental finals.
The teams in the U20 draw were split into three groups each containing four sides, with the top side in each pool and the best placed runner-up advancing to the semifinals.
The winners of those semis will not only have a shot at the title but also earn their place at the continental event.
Group A: Mozambique, Eswatini, Zimbabwe, and Botswana.
Group B: Zambia, Angola, Namibia, and Madagascar.
Group C: South Africa, Malawi, Comoros, and Lesotho.
The group games will take place from September 26 to October 1, with the semifinals to be played two days later. The final will be on October 5, with no third-place play-off.
Holders Zambia are record 12-time winners of the regional finals, with South Africa claiming eight victories, though none since 2018. Zimbabwe have been champions six times, and Madagascar and Mozambique once each.
The COSAFA tournament is about developing the talent of tomorrow and giving young players the chance to compete with their peers in a highly competitive environment that should help to prepare them for the challenges of senior international football.
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Zimbabwe will be competing in the Under-20 COSAFA Championship in Mozambique. The team includes local and foreign-based players. Some players like Nokutenda Mangezi had to be dropped due to injuries. The tournament has 12 teams, with the top two advancing to the TotalEnergies CAF Under-20 Africa Cup of Nations next year. The teams are split into three groups, with the winners and best runner-up going to the semifinals. The final will be on October 5. The tournament is important for developing young players and preparing them for senior international football.

ZIFA Announces Final Squad For Under-20 COSAFA Championship

The Zimbabwe Football Association (ZIFA) has announced the provisional squad for the Under-20 Young Warriors ahead of the COSAFA Under-20 Championship, set to take place in Maputo, Mozambique, from September 26 to October 5.
The squad primarily features locally based players, supplemented by a few foreign-based talents. Foreign-based players include defender Kurainashe Musanhi from Crystal Palace, midfielder Kennedy Mupomba of Chelmsford City FC, forward Tanaka Cherera from Bury FC, and Nokutenda Mangezi, who recently signed with South African club SuperSport United. Here is the full squad:
Goalkeepers
<blockquote>
Joseph Kaunda (Manica Diamonds), Michael Kubvedzi (ZPC Kariba), Tatenda Chikowero (Ngezi Platinum)
Defenders
Allan Karakadzai (Simba Bhora), Alla Chapinduka (TelOne FC), Hebert Dick Jr (Arenel Movers), Blessed Mashonganyika (Ngezi Platinum), Kurainashe Musanhi (Crystal Palace), Mvelo Khoza (Highlanders)
Midfielders
Kennedy Mupomba (Chelmsford City FC), Alvin Antonio (Green Fuel), Denzel Mapuwa (Green Fuel), Prince Ndlovu (Highlanders), Kingsley Mureremba (Caps United), Morris Musamba (Bikita Minerals), Enock Moyo (Bikita Minerals), Tanaka Munemo (Ngezi Platinum), Nesbert Muzenda (Ngezi Platinum), Sean Mzinde (Harare City), Prince Magondo (Black Rhinos), Mavel Mbedzi (Dynamos), Craig Ndlovu (Chicken Inn), Mafios Chiweta (Ajax Hotspurs), Munashe Munenzva
Forwards
Nokutenda Mangezi (Supersport United), Nigel Banda (Highlanders), Tanaka Cherera (Bury FC), Messi Gushero (Dulibadzimu FC)
</blockquote>
The 12 teams competing in the COSAFA Under-20 Championship will be eyeing a place at the TotalEnergies CAF Under-20 Africa Cup of Nations next year.
Mozambique, who won the competition in 2020, will be welcome hosts for the regional championship that will feature 12 sides, with the top two from the COSAFA region advancing to the continental finals.
The teams in the U20 draw were split into three groups each containing four sides, with the top side in each pool and the best placed runner-up advancing to the semifinals.
The winners of those semis will not only have a shot at the title but also earn their place at the continental event.
Group A: Mozambique, Eswatini, Zimbabwe, and Botswana.
Group B: Zambia, Angola, Namibia, and Madagascar.
Group C: South Africa, Malawi, Comoros, and Lesotho.
The group games will take place from September 26 to October 1, with the semifinals to be played two days later. The final will be on October 5, with no third-place play-off.
Holders Zambia are record 12-time winners of the regional finals, with South Africa claiming eight victories, though none since 2018. Zimbabwe have been champions six times, and Madagascar and Mozambique once each.
The COSAFA tournament is about developing the talent of tomorrow and giving young players the chance to compete with their peers in a highly competitive environment that should help to prepare them for the challenges of senior international football.
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ZIFA has picked team for COSAFA Under-20 Championship. Players mostly from Zimbabwe, some from other countries too. Event in Mozambique from Sept 26 to Oct 5. Top teams go to Africa Cup next year. Zimbabwe in Group A with Eswatini, Moza, Botswana. Matches from Sept 26 to Oct 1. Semis on Oct 3. Final on Oct 5. Zambia hold record for wins. Tournament helps young players. Good chance for future international football.

ZIFA Announces Provisional Squad For COSAFA Under-20 Championship

The COSAFA Under-20 Championship will return in 2024 to be staged in Maputo, Mozambique from September 26 to October 5.
The 12 competing teams will be eyeing a place at the TotalEnergies CAF Under-20 Africa Cup of Nations next year.
Mozambique, who won the competition in 2020, will be welcome hosts for the regional championship that will feature 12 sides, with the top two from the COSAFA region advancing to the continental finals.
The draw for the regional finals will take place in Maputo on Thursday, September 5 at 11 AM CAT, where the 12 teams will learn their fate.
At the same time the draws for the COSAFA Men’s Under-17 Championship and COSAFA Women’s Under-17 Championship, which are also to be hosted in Maputo from December 5-15, will be conducted.
The teams in the U20 draw will be split into three groups each containing four sides, with the top side in each pool and the best placed runner-up advancing to the semifinals.
The winners of those semis will not only have a shot at the title, but also earn their place at the continental event.
Angola, Botswana, Comoros, Eswatini, Lesotho, Madagascar, Malawi, Mozambique, Namibia, South Africa, Zambia and Zimbabwe will be in the draw, with only Mauritius and Seychelles not competing this time round.
The group games will take place from September 26 to October 1, with the semifinals to be played two days later. The final will be on October 5, with no third-place play-off.
Holders Zambia are record 12-time winners of the regional finals, with South Africa claiming eight victories, though none since 2018. Zimbabwe have been champions six times, and Madagascar and Mozambique once each.
The early years were dominated by the ‘Two Zs’, with Zambia winning six and Zimbabwe three of the first nine tournaments held.
South Africa were the first team to break the mould when they triumphed in 2000, having been losing finalists in 1995 and 1999.
A year earlier, in 1999, they had taken over the hosting of the event, which before then had been spread around the region.
Each tournament up until 2009 was held in the Rainbow Nation, but the winners were less easy to predict.
Madagascar became only the fourth country to win the event when they surprisingly triumphed in 2005, beating shock finalists Lesotho 1-0 in the final.
Before Lesotho three years ago, the previous two instalments, in 2010 and 2011, were hosted by Botswana, with Zambia extending their winning streak to three with success in both.
They added an 11th title in 2016 when they romped through the competition, defeating hosts South Africa 2-1 in the final, before bringing up a dozen in 2022 as they defeated Mozambique.
Both those sides went on to compete in the 2023 TotalEnergies CAF Under-20 Africa Cup of Nations, though neither got out of their pool.
But more than lifting the trophy, the COSAFA tournament is about developing the talent of tomorrow and giving young players the chance to compete with their peers in a highly competitive environment that should help to prepare them for the challenges of senior international football.
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In 2024, Mozambique will host the COSAFA Under-20 Championship with 12 teams competing to qualify for the TotalEnergies CAF Under-20 Africa Cup of Nations. The draw for the regional finals will take place in Maputo on September 5. The teams will be split into groups, with the top teams advancing to the semis. The final will be on October 5. Zambia is the current champion with 12 wins. The tournament is not just about winning but also about developing young talent for future international competitions.

Mozambique To Host 2024 COSAFA U-20 Championship

Warriors interim coach Jairos Tapera will overhaul the squad that was initially announced by the ZIFA Normalisation Committee for the 2024 COSAFA Cup, following the confirmation of the new dates for the tournament.
The 2024 COSAFA Cup will be staged in Durban, South Africa from 26 June to 7 July.
In an interview with <a href="https://www.herald.co.zw/tapera-to-overhaul-cosafa-cup-squad/">The Herald</a>, Tapera said he would change the squad and involve players under the age of 23 years. He said:
<blockquote>
Definitely the squad that you saw will be changed. We are going to sit down with my technical team to work on a new team since we would want to base our squad on under-23 selections.
Given that we have to look into the future, we feel this is a tournament to give opportunities to players who have shown promise and are still under the age of 23 years.
Of course, there will be one or two experienced players to make up the spine of the team. So, we are trying to build from there.
But those other players under the age of 23 who have already graduated from the senior team will not be called up because they have already proved themselves.
There is no reason we should be calling someone like Tawanda Chirewa, we should be paving the way for others.
</blockquote>
Zimbabwe was drawn in Group B alongside defending champions Zambia, the Comoros and Malawi.
However, Malawi withdrew from the tournament as the country is currently in mourning following the death of Vice President Saulos Klaus Chilima in a plane crash that claimed nine other lives.
Group A has South Africa, Mozambique, Eswatini and Botswana, while Group C has Angola, Namibia, Lesotho, and Seychelles.
According to the organisers of the tournament, the three pool winners and the best runner-up will advance to the semifinals.
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Tapera Set To Overhaul Squad For 2024 COSAFA Cup Tournament

Mighty Warriors players have reportedly received bonuses from ZIFA for participating in the 2023 COSAFA Women’s Championship which took place in South Africa from 4 to 15 October 2023.
<a href="https://www.soccer24.co.zw/2023/10/20/mighty-warriors-get-their-bonuses-for-participating-in-cosafa-womens-championship/">Soccer24</a> reported that the Zimbabwean national women’s football team players received over US$2 000 each in daily allowances, winning bonuses and appearance fees.
The players will not receive any money from COSAFA after the regional football body announced this week that the tournament had no sponsors.
Mighty Warriors goalkeeper Cynthia Shonga, who was named the best goalkeeper at the tournament, and other individual award winners, received R20 000 each from COSAFA.
Meanwhile, the Mighty Warriors finished fourth at the tournament despite having spent the past two years without participating in international football tournaments.
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Mighty Warriors Players Receive Bonuses From ZIFA For Participating At COSAFA Tournament

The Mighty Warriors defeated Namibia 2-0 in a COSAFA Women’s Championship match played at Dobsonville Stadium in South Africa on Monday, 09 October.
This was the Mighty Warriors’s second successive win at the tournament after beating Lesotho 1-0 in their opening Group C match at the Lucas Moripe Stadium last week.
The <a href="https://pindula.co.zw/Shadreck_Mlauzi">Shadreck Mlauzi</a>-coached side has accumulated six points in two matches and now sits two points above second-placed Botswana.
Zimbabwe scored through captain <a href="https://pindula.co.zw/Rudo_Neshamba">Rudo Neshamba</a> in the 18th minute and vice-captain Nobukhosi Ncube in the 57th minute.
Speaking to the media after the match, Mlauzi said he was impressed by how the Mighty Warriors handled the Namibians. The Herald quoted Mlauzi as saying:
<blockquote>
This is the competitiveness that we have been talking about all along. We need to continue on this trajectory. I am impressed with how we carried ourselves in this match.
It was a very difficult game as we expected it to be. We needed to avoid mistakes in all the departments and be compact.
We were nearer to flawlessness in the initial stages of the game but we rarely troubled their goalkeeper.
But I am happy we managed to switch on and got these goals. We now need to remain focused as we need to continue being competitive in this tournament.
This win is very critical in terms of where we want to be as a team.
</blockquote>
The Mighty Warriors can finish as the group leaders if they avoid defeat against Botswana in their final pool match tomorrow.
More: <a href="https://www.pindula.co.zw/">Pindula News</a>

Mighty Warriors Beat Namibia To Top Group C At COSAFA Women’s Championship

The Zimbabwe Football Association (ZIFA) Normalisation Committee has announced the Mighty Warriors squad for the 2023 COSAFA Women’s Championship.
The tournament will be played from 4 to 15 October 2023 in South Africa.
The Warriors technical team comprises Shadreck Mlauzi (Head coach), Yohane Chikaola (Assistant coach), Sithethelelwe Sibanda (Assistant coach), Ndega Matsika (Goalkeepers coach), Brenda Chaora (Strength &amp; Conditioning Coach) Portia Chiota (Team Manager), Choice Dambuza (Kit Manager), Dr Margaret Maulana (Medical Doctor), Kudzanai Matavire (Physiotherapist), Dorothy Mugari (Safeguarding Officer) and Chioniso Mashakada (Media Officer).
The squad will leave Harare on Tuesday, 03 October, and their first match is scheduled for 06 October at Lucas Moripe Stadium in Johannesburg.
Below is the full squad:
GOALKEEPERS
Cynthia Shonga, Chido Dzingirai, Lindiwe Magwede
DEFENDERS
Eunice Chibanda, Vimbai Mharadzi, Nobukhosi Ncube, Edline Mutumbami, Thelma Masawi, Purity Mugayi, Nokukhanya Ndlovu, Daisy Kaitano
MIDFIELDERS
Alice Moyo, Ennety Sandile, Tanyaradzwa Chihoro, Patience Nyarai Ndlovu, Privilege Mupeti
FORWARDS
Rudo Neshamba, Shyline Dambamuromo, Praynance Zvawanda, Maudy, Mafuruse, Christabel Katona
Meanwhile, Rudo Neshamba will captain the Mighty Warriors at the COSAFA tournament and will be deputised by goalkeeper Chido Dzingirai and left-back Nobukhosi Ncube.
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ZIFA Announces Mighty Warriors 2023 COSAFA Women's Championship

The <a href="https://www.pindula.co.zw/Zimbabwe_Football_Association_(ZIFA)/">Zimbabwe Football Association (ZIFA)</a> Normalisation Committee plans to announce the new coach for the <a href="https://www.pindula.co.zw/Mighty_Warriors/">Mighty Warriors</a> on Thursday. The coach is expected to select players who will start training early next week in preparation for the COSAFA Women’s Championship, taking place from October 4 to 15 in South Africa’s Gauteng province.
This regional tournament marks Zimbabwe’s return to international women’s football after being reinstated. The Normalisation Committee has shortlisted three coaches, and interviews are scheduled for today and tomorrow. The committee, led by Lincoln Mutasa, will then proceed to appoint the chosen coach. Normalisation Committee member <a href="https://www.pindula.co.zw/Rosemary_Mugadza/">Rosemary Mugadza</a> said:
<blockquote>
We are expecting to appoint the coach on Thursday. We will have the interviews on Tuesday and Wednesday then on Thursday, we will put the coach in place.
As the Normalisation Committee, we want the Mighty Warriors to be in camp for two weeks. The team is scheduled to arrive in South Africa on the 3rd, so we hope by Monday they will be getting into camp.
</blockquote>
Zimbabwe was unable to participate in the 2022 Women’s Championships due to a suspension. The Mighty Warriors have been placed in Group C alongside Namibia, Botswana, and Lesotho for the upcoming COSAFA Women’s Championship.
The tournament features 12 countries competing for the title, with the top team from each group securing a spot in the semi-finals and the best runner-up from all groups also advancing. South Africa, the hosts and record winners with seven titles, are in Group A with Malawi, Madagascar, and Eswatini. Group B consists of Zambia, Mozambique, Angola, and Comoros.
The Mighty Warriors, who won the championship in 2011, face the challenge of reclaiming past glory after failing to advance beyond the group stage in the previous tournament held in 2021. Defending champions Zambia and Tanzania, who have also won the regional title once, are among the competitive teams in the tournament.
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ZIFA Normalisation Committee To Announce New Mighty Warriors Coach On Thursday

Zambia claimed a record seventh COSAFA Cup title on Saturday after beating Lesotho 1-0 in the tournament final, played at the King Zwelithini Stadium.
Chipolopolo have now won more COSAFA titles than Zimbabwe (6) after successfully defending the title they won last year.
The only goal of the match was scored by striker Moyela Libamba in the second half.
Zimbabwe missed the last two editions of the annual COSAFA Senior Challenge Cup after the country was suspended from international football by FIFA.
FIFA suspended Zimbabwe for “third-party interference” in February 2022 after the Sports and Recreation Commission (SRC) suspended the ZIFA board.
The suspension was lifted last week, with FIFA appointing a four-member normalisation committee that will be in charge of ZIFA until June 2024, at the latest.
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Zambia Lift Record Seventh COSAFA Cup Title

Former Highlanders and Warriors striker, Mandla Balanda real name Mandlenkosi, has died aged 54. <a href="https://www.chronicle.co.zw/mandla-balanda-dies/">The Chronicle</a> reported that Mandla died on Sunday after battling an unnamed illness for some time.
His death came just a few days after overseas-based former Zimbabwean footballers raised funds to assist with his medical bills. Netsai Moyo, who handed over the cash donation, confirmed the news of Balanda’s passing, which he had received from the family that morning. Moyo said:
<blockquote>
Its true he is no longer with us. I got news from the family this morning. Sad news for Zimbabwean football.
</blockquote>
Balanda played for Eagles, Darryn T, and Highlanders, and had a successful stint in Botswana, where he is remembered as one of the best dribblers to have graced their shores. Balanda’s football career began at a young age, playing plastic football in the streets of Mpopoma, and he later attended John Tallach boarding school where he specialised in soccer.
Balanda’s professional career began when he joined Hunyani FC, where he played alongside his late brother Clement Balanda, Joe Mbarure, and Peter Kolly. He was called up to the under-20 national team and helped his team win the Council of Southern Africa Football Associations (Cosafa) tournament.
He joined Harare-based Tornados FC, a club that was eventually sold to Darryn T textiles. He was then spotted by scouts from TaskFC, a Botswana-based outfit, and he joined the Francistown outfit to form a deadly partnership with Patrick Zibotshwa.
Balanda spent a season at TaskFC and then moved to Gaborone United FC, where he became a household name and helped the team clinch the Botswana Premier Soccer League championship. He returned to Zimbabwe and showcased his top-drawer skills at Highlanders, where he was a scoring machine. Balanda was spotted by veteran coach Ali “baba” Dube during a social soccer match and quickly joined the Amahlolanyama team, which had a galaxy of players. Balanda’s unforgettable game was when his side clashed with DeMbare in an epic battle at Babourfields.
The passing of Balanda is a great loss to Zimbabwean football, and he will be deeply missed by fans and fellow players alike. He is survived by his wife Roselyn Dube and five children. Balanda was born in 1969 and hailed from Nkayi in Matabeleland North province. He was a Christian and had a successful career as a panel beater and spray painter after quitting soccer. 
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Former Warriors, Highlanders Striker Mandla Balanda Dies

Zimbabwe will not take part in the 2022 Council of Southern Africa Football Associations (COSAFA) Cup tournament set to be held in Durban, South Africa, next month.
COSAFA has announced that only Zimbabwe will not participate in the regional tournament due to their ongoing FIFA suspension. COSAFA said:
<blockquote>
The regional championship will be contested for the 21st time having made its debut in 1997 and will this year feature 13 of the 14 COSAFA nations. Only Zimbabwe will be missing due to their ongoing FIFA suspension.
</blockquote>
The draw is set to be held at Moses Mabhida Stadium in Durban on 14 June.
The tournament runs from 5-17 July and will again feature last year’s losing finalists Senegal as the guest nation.
CAF recently kicked Zimbabwe out of the ongoing African Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifiers because of the country’s suspension from international football by FIFA.
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Warriors Out Of 2022 COSAFA Cup Tournament

Nine members of the Zimbabwe Under-17 national football team have failed tests that are conducted to determine the ages of players allowed at age-group tournaments.
Of the 25 players who were in camp, preparing for the African Union Sports Council Region Five Youth Games, nine of the footballers failed the Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) scans, which were conducted this week.
The number represents 36 per cent of the players who have been in camp preparing for the tournament set for Maseru, in Lesotho, from next Tuesday.
The Young Warriors are only returning to action after they were thrown out of the COSAFA Cup last year, again, over age-cheating allegations.
However, ZIFA questioned their expulsion, from the tournament, insisting their tests had given all the players the clearance to feature in the regional tournament. The association said, in a statement, shortly after the team’s expulsion:
<blockquote>
The <a href="https://www.pindula.co.zw/Zimbabwe_Football_Association_(ZIFA)">Zimbabwe Football Association</a> received with great disappointment, the correspondence from COSAFA to the effect that our Under 17 team has been disqualified from 2020 edition after one of the players failed a Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) test.
This is, indeed, surprising and questionable since we carried out similar tests on the boys and disqualified six for failing to satisfy the bone fusion criteria, taking only those determined to be of the correct age.
</blockquote>
The association said it will conduct further investigations on how the six, who were dropped, failed the tests.
ZIFA added that all the players that travelled for the tournament were tested at a reputable MRI centre in Harare prior to their departure and the centre used a powerful 1.5 T machine.
The association said it had appealed against the CAF and COSAFA decision adding “we are confident that we did not deliberately breach regulations governing the Under-17 tournament.”
The saga resulted in the Sports and Recreation Commission suspending ZIFA chief executive, Joseph Mamutse.
Zimbabwe is scheduled to play hosts Lesotho, Eswatini and Madagascar in Group A. 
More: <a href="https://www.herald.co.zw/9-young-warriors-fail-age-tests/">The Herald</a>

9 Young Warriors Fail Age Tests

Mighty Warriors coach Sithetheliwe Sibanda has commended the team’s performance at the ongoing COSAFA Women Championships in South Africa despite crashing out of the tournament in the group stages.
The Mighty Warriors finished second in their pool after defeating South Sudan 2-1 and Botswana 3-0 but failed to secure a place in the knockout stages due to an inferior goal difference to Malawi.
In an interview after the Botswana match, Sibanda said she was happy with her players’ positive attitude and the work rate that they showed in the game. She said:
<blockquote>
We needed to restore our pride. We started off very shaky in our first games, with a lot of rust, to be honest.
Sometimes you try pushing the players and you can see they are trying but they are very rusty.
I’m happy that at least today, they tried very much. There were a lot of positives than negatives versus this Botswana outfit.
We know what we were up against and that there would be a lot of pressure in this game as both teams were looking for an outright win.
… As a coach, I’m happy with how we played today as we managed to rectify some of the issues and also to try out some different combinations as we are approaching the AWCON qualifiers.
</blockquote>
The Mighty Warriors had a bad start as they were thrashed 3-0 by Tanzania in their opening match.
For the second time in a row, the Mighty Warriors have failed to go beyond the group stages.
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Mighty Warriors' Performance Satisfies Coach

Former Zimbabwe Football Association (ZIFA) president, Philip Chiyangwa, says he will quit football administration when his term of office at COSAFA comes to an end in December this year.
Chiyangwa, who was elected president of the Council of Southern Africa Football Associations (COSAFA) in December 2016, also said he is not interested in seeking a return to the ZIFA presidency.
Speaking to The Herald on Thursday, the ZANU PF legislator said he would now concentrate on his political engagements, including leading the fund-raising drive for the party ahead of the 2023 polls. Said Chiyangwa:
<blockquote>
I’m not coming back to ZIFA, I’m also not standing for re-election, at the end of my COSAFA (presidential) term, I’m not standing for that one.
I’m leaving, I have a bigger responsibility in my country, here in Zimbabwe, the President (Mnangagwa) has appointed me as one of the chief strategists, for now, and 2023, so I’m in a senior position to determine the life of our party, the fundraising efforts, etc.
For me, it was a good experience (in football administration), you leave for others to take over.
</blockquote>
He said by the time he left ZIFA, after withdrawing from the second round of a presidential poll he was trailing to his opponent, and eventual association leader, Felton Kamambo, in December 2018, his race, in the domestic game, had been run.
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Chiyangwa To Retire From Football Administration

Zimbabwe’s senior women’s football team, the Mighty Warriors, has been drawn in Group B of the 2021 COSAFA Women’s Championship alongside Botswana, Tanzania and South Sudan.
For the fourth year in a row, the women’s senior tournament will take place in Nelson Mandela Bay in South Africa from 15-26 September.
Banyana Banyana (South Africa), have won the last four championships and seven out of eight in all, with only Zimbabwe breaking their run-on home soil in 2011.
At last year’s COSAFA Women’s Championship, Zimbabwe returned home without a win after they lost to Tanzania and Botswana in the group stage to finish bottom of the pool with zero points.
The full group-stage draw is as follows:
Group A: South Africa, Angola, Malawi, Mozambique
Group B: Botswana, Tanzania, South Sudan, Zimbabwe
Group C: Zambia, Namibia, Eswatini, Uganda
More: <a href="https://www.chronicle.co.zw/mighty-warriors-know-2021-cosafa-womens-championship-opponents/">Chronicle</a>

Mighty Warriors 2021 COSAFA Women’s Championship Opponents Revealed

The Warriors crashed out of the COSAFA Cup tournament on Tuesday afternoon after they lost 2-1 to Senegal at the Nelson Mandela Bay in Port Elizabeth, South Africa.
Zimbabwe drew first blood in the third minute through a Qadr Amini penalty. However, the Lions of Teranga, who are playing as a guest nation at this tournament, equalised in the 44th minute.
The West Africans then got the winning goal two minutes before full-time to secure a spot in the semi-finals.
The Warriors amassed just two points from four Group B games – two draws and two losses.
Namibia and Senegal have progressed to the last four with seven points each while Zimbabwe, Mozambique and Malawi head back home.
Meanwhile, Warriors coach Zdravko Logarusic has blamed fatigue for the 2-1 defeat to Senegal. In his post-match interview, the Croat said:
<blockquote>We started the game well but fatigue crept in and Senegal came back into the game and won it.
We played a number of matches in a short space of time and this was too much for the players, who have not played football in a long time.</blockquote>
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Warriors Crash Out Of COSAFA Cup Tournament

The Warriors of Zimbabwe take on the Brave Warriors of Namibia at the ongoing COSAFA Cup tournament in South Africa this Sunday with head coach Zdravko Logarusic in the spotlight.
The Croat’s suitability for the national football team coaching job has been questioned in recent days after his Warriors served two uninspiring draws at the COSAFA tournament.
Zimbabwe played a lifeless draw in the opening match against Mozambique on Wednesday before pulling the match out of the fire having gone two goals down to share spoils with Malawi on Friday.
Goals from Blessing Sarupinda and Ben Musaka rescued a point for Zimbabwe, thus avoiding a humiliating defeat at the hands of The Flames.
Logarusic record with the Warriors is worrisome, to say the least, having won only one of his first 10 matches in charge of the senior national team.
Speaking after the draw with Malawi, the Croat blamed the inactivity of local football, saying he was preparing the players for the African Nations Championships (CHAN). He said:
<blockquote>I am happy that I finished with eight boys, who are playing in the local league. The local league did play since November 2019 and this is 2021.
Instead of playing 40 to 50 games since November 2019, they have played just five games. We brought these local-based players because we are preparing for CHAN next year.
From the 23 players that usually play for me, I have only brought one player. No one is going to win or lose a place in the team because of one game, but they must show consistency.
I have a plan, I am following my plan and I am following ideas. We have to think about the next game and we have to think about CHAN.</blockquote>
Initially, the plan for Logarusic was to use the COSAFA to fine-tune for World Cup qualifiers, which are tentatively set for September as well as Chan qualifiers.
And suddenly it looks like the Cosafa Cup has no bearing whatsoever on the World Cup qualifiers for the coach.
Meanwhile, Zimbabwe’s crucial Group B encounter against Nambia will be played at the Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium in Port Elizabeth. The kickoff is at 2 pm.
The Warriors complete their Group B matches against Senegal on Tuesday.
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Zimbabwe Takes On Namibia With All Eyes On Loga

<a href="https://www.pindula.co.zw/Zimbabwe_National_Football_Team">Zimbabwe Warriors</a> shared spoils with the Flames of Malawi when they clashed in a COSAFA Cup match on South Africa on Friday afternoon.
The Warriors came from behind to draw 2-2 with Captain Ovidy Karuru displaying a Man of The Match performance.
Zimbabwe now have two points from two matches after forcing a 0-0 draw against Mozambique. 

The neighbours went to halftime with Malawi leading by a goal to nill.
They came back to top another goal five minutes into the second half.
Zimbabwe only responded in the 60th minute through Sarupinda.
Patrick Musaka equalised for the Warriors in the 79th minute. 

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COSAFA: Warriors Share Spoils With Flames Of Malawi

Zimbabwe were held to a drab goalless draw by Mozambique in the opening Group B match at the 2021 COSAFA Cup played in Port Elizabeth, South Africa on Wednesday afternoon.
The Warriors failed to create meaningful chances throughout the game, and the few half-chances that fell on their way were squandered.
On the other end, goalkeeper Washington Arubi was kept busy and had to make some vital saves to keep his side in the game.
Arubi, who was playing his first match for the national team in six years, thwarted an Abel Nhantumbo hit from range in the first minute, and again tipped over the crossbar a point-blank header from Estêvão Novela in the 8th minute.
Zimbabwe only started to come alive later on towards the half-hour mark with both Farai Matare and Ovidy Karuru coming close to goal.
However, it were the Mambas who were making huge efforts to get the best from their attacks going into the break.
The second half had a slow start from both ends, and the goalmouth incidents remained few and far between.
However, it was until the 78th when the Mambas got the ball into the back of the net. Unfortunately, the effort was ruled for an offside.
A few moments later, an unmarked Delic Murimba had a big chance falling on his way inside the box at the other end but missed his hit on the ball.
The game ended goalless with Zimbabwe holding on to their bragging rights of having never lost to Mozambique at COSAFA Cup tournaments.
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Warriors Hold Mozambique To Goalless Draw

The Warriors technical team has announced the starting eleven for this afternoon’s COSAFA Cup Group C tie against Mozambique.
Starting XI: Washington Arubi, Lennox Mucheto, Qadr Amin, Jimmy Dzingai, Carlos Mavhurume, Tatenda Tavengwa, Shadreck Nyahwa, Blessing Sarupinda, Brian Banda, Ovidy Karuru (c) Farai Matare.
Substitutes: Martin Mapisa, MacClive Phiri, King Nadolo, Delic Murimba, Nyasha Dube, Richard Hachiro, Patrick Ben Musaka, Andrew Mbeba, Malvin Mkolo.
The match will be played at Isaac Wolfson Stadium in Nelson Mandela Stadium.
Live coverage will be available on DStv on SuperSport channels 202 (for those with South African accounts) and 209. The game is also available for live streaming on <a href="https://www.cosafa.tv/?mid=5f801b77c97aa4e552361c34&amp;t=c&amp;fco=0">www.cosafa.tv</a>.
Kick-off is 12pm.

COSAFA Cup: Warriors Starting XI Against Mozambique Named

Warriors coach Zdravko Logarusic, who was denied entry into South Africa on Monday morning because he did not have a valid visa, is set to join the rest of the squad in Gqeberha (formerly Port Elizabeth) after securing the visa on Tuesday morning.
The Croat was detained at OR Tambo International Airport in Johannesburg on Monday morning due to visa issues.
The squad proceeded to the COSAFA Cup host city with only assistant coach Tonderai Ndiraya and goalkeepers’ trainer Tembo Chuma.
Co-assistant coach, Lloyd Chitembwe didn’t travel since he’s reportedly blacklisted by South African immigration for previous transgressions.
A ZIFA source told the Chronicle that Logarusic is expected to arrive in the Eastern Cape in time for the team’s 2 pm training session. Said the source:
<blockquote>The visa glitch has been addressed. Coach Loga has been granted a visa and will arrive on time for the team’s 2 pm training session in Gqeberha. The good thing is that the guys will train under the coach.</blockquote>
Meanwhile, ZIFA on Monday blamed the travelling agent for the visa gaffe, saying they were misled into believing that the Croatian will get his visa at the point of entry.
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Warriors Coach, Zdravko Logarusic, Finally Gets SA Visa

Warriors coach Zdravko Logarusic was on Monday denied entry into South Africa upon arrival at the OR Tambo International Airport because he did not have a valid South African visa, ZIFA has confirmed.
In a statement on Monday afternoon, ZIFA Communications and Competitions Manager Xolisani Gwesela apologised to football fans and the nation at large for the gaffe, saying the association is now working on ensuring that Logarusic joins the team in Port Elizabeth as soon as possible. The statement read:
<blockquote>VISA CHALLENGES FOR COACH ZDRAVKO LOGARUSIC IN SOUTH AFRICA
The Zimbabwe Football Association (ZIFA) would like to inform the football fraternity and the nation that the Zimbabwe Senior National Men’s team the Warriors left this Monday morning for Port Elizabeth, South Africa via Johannesburg for the upcoming COSAFA Cup. The team arrived safely in Port Elizabeth, South Africa.
The Association would however like to inform the nation that the head coach Zdravko Logarusic has been denied entry upon arrival at Oliver Tambo International Airport on the basis of him not holding a valid visa for the host country, South Africa.
This is despite the fact that we confirmed with visa and travel agencies in Zimbabwe prior to departure and we were assured that as long he possessed a valid Zimbabwean workers permit, he would be allowed entry in South Africa.
We were then dismayed upon arrival when we were told by Immigration officials that only service and diplomatic holders from Croatia were exempt from South African visa requirements.
This was not been anticipated by the Association and the travel agent has availed a letter of apology after this debacle.
The Agent has also agreed to reimburse expenses resulting from this anomaly. Unfortunately, it is very clear that valuable training time has been lost as a result of this gaffe.
The Association is now saddled with ensuring that the coach gets a visa and proceed and join the team in Port Elizabeth in the shortest time possible.
Meanwhile, assistant coach Tonderai Ndiraya will prepare the team in the absence of Coach Lloyd Chitembwe who was never pencilled to travel to South Africa as a result of his non-authorisation to travel to South Africa.
We apologise to the nation for the inconvenience, however, the team remains in high spirits and ready to compete to everyone’s best abilities.
We would like to assure the nation that the Association is making frantic efforts to remedy the situation.</blockquote>
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ZIFA Speaks On Logarusic South African Visa Debacle

Warriors’ head coach Zdravko Logarusic and his assistant Lloyd Chitembwe have been barred from entering South Africa ahead of the COSAFA tournament.
It is believed the Croatian did not have a visa allowing him to enter South Africa, while Harare City coach Chitembwe is said to be blacklisted for yet to be known reasons.
This has left the squad with co-assistant coach Tonderayi Ndiraya and goalkeepers’ coach Tembo Chuma.
ZIFA communications and competitions manager Xolisani Gwesela could not shed light on the reasons behind the drama. He said:
<blockquote>Give us a few moments we shall be coming back to you with a formal comment.</blockquote>
The Warriors landed in South Africa on Monday morning to take part in the 20th edition of the COSAFA Cup that roars into life tomorrow in Nelson Mandela Bay in the Eastern Cape.
The Warriors play Mozambique on 8 July (12 pm) in their first group game. Then they take on and Namibia on 11 July (2 pm), and round off their Group C fixtures against Senegal on 14 July (3 pm).
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Warriors Coaches Barred From Entering South Africa

The 20-man Warriors squad left the country on Monday for the COSAFA Cup tournament to be held in South Africa from 7 to 18 July.
There were some late changes to the squad, with Perfect Chikwende, Evans Rusike and Godknows Murwira missing out on medical grounds. Nelson Chadya was dropped while Delic Murimba was a late addition upfront.
Zimbabwe is in Group C alongside Mozambique, Namibia and guests Senegal.
The Warriors play Mozambique on 8 July (12 pm) in their first group game. Then they take on and Namibia on 11 July (2 pm), and round off their Group C fixtures against Senegal on 14 July (3 pm).
The Warriors COSAFA Cup final squad is as follows:
Goalkeepers: Washington Arubi, Martin Mapisa
Defenders: MacClive Phiri, Carlos Mavhurume, Andrew Mbemba, Lennox Mucheto, Qadr Amini, Malvin Mkolo, Jimmy Dzingai, Patrick Ben Musaka
Midfielders: Blessing Sarupinda, Tatenda Tavengwa, Shadreck Nyahwa, Brian Banda, King Nadolo, Nyasha Dube, Ovidy Karuru, Richard Hachiro
Strikers: Farai Matare, Delic Murimba
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