Sports Correspondent

The Zimbabwe Mighty Warriors have been eliminated from the COSAFA Women’s Championship after Mozambique secured a 1-1 draw with Lesotho, clinching the only spot available for the knockout stages in Group D.

Zimbabwe needed a win from Lesotho to keep their hopes alive but were disappointed when Mozambique scored a late equalizer, finishing the group with four points.

Zimbabwe ended the group in second place with three points, while Lesotho finished last with one point.

Coach Sithethelelwe Sibanda’s team started the tournament slowly, losing 1-0 to Mozambique but rebounded with a strong 3-0 victory over Lesotho.