Young Warriors Top Group A with four points, the same with second place Botswana, who beat hosts Mozambique 2-1 in the other group fixture
Own Correspondent
ZIMBABWE’S Young Warriors boosted their 2024 COSAFA Cup campaign with a 3-0 win over Eswatini Saturday.
Zimbabwe’s win at ABB Stadium in Maputo in Maputo, Mozambique, came at the back of a 1-1 draw against Botswana in the first match.
Saturday’s victory saw the Young Warriors going on top of Group A with four points, the same with second place occupiers Botswana, who beat hosts Mozambique 2-1 in the other group fixture.
Zimbabwe opened the scoring account of the match in the 25th minute, thanks to Tanaka Cherera, who gave the side a 1-0 half-time lead.
The Young Warriors then doubled theoir lead from the spot in the 48th minute through Nesbert Muzenda, before Prince Ndlovu sealed the victory in the 85th minute.
Captain Allan Chapinduka was voted Player Of The Match.
Despite winning the match, Zimbabwe’s coach Simon Marange believes they still need to work hard going into the last group game against Botswana this Monday.
“Our victory has just opened the group for everyone, there is still a lot of work to do.So we have to sit and watch Mozambique playing and I am confident we will come up with a plan ahead of Monday,” said Marange.
On the other end, Eswathini coach Mduduzi Nxumalo was disappointed by his team’s play.
“A very poor performance, today nothing seemed to be clicking, but we have to look forward, we have the last game to play for.
“So, we have to keep on going and focus on the coming game against Botswana,” he said.
The tournament will see the top team from the three groups progressing to the semi-finals together with one second best finisher.
Group A
Zimbabwe – 4 points
Botswana – 4 points
Eswathini – 3 points
Mozambique – 0 points
