ZIFA president Philip Chiyangwa has backed his Warriors to seal their 2019 African Cup of Nations qualification despite the senior side
suffering a surprise setback against Liberia in Monrovia last night.
After an impressive run on the road in which they held Congo 1-1 in Brazzaville before stunning fancied Democratic Republic of Congo 2-1 in Kinshasa, the Warriors were odds favourites to secure at least a draw that would have sufficed in completing their qualification.
Sunday Chidzambwa and his men were on course to achieve that feat until 18 minutes from time when they went to sleep and were duly punished by the Lone Star for earlier
missing a glut of opportunities on goal. The Warriors who still lead the group with eight points, will now host Congo at the National Sports Stadium in March once again needing at least a draw to book their place at the global showcase pencilled in for Cameroon in June.
In beating the Warriors 1-0 courtesy of skipper William Jebor who capitalised on some sloppy marking by the Zimbabwean defence in the 72nd minute, Liberia ensured their unbeaten run at home played a key role in keeping alive their hopes. Chiyangwa, however, threw his weight behind Chidzambwa and his charges to make it to the Nations Cup jamboree and sought to quell any fears some of the Warriors fans
may have about their team’s qualification prospects.The Herald