Sports Reporter| Sports Minister Makhosini Hlongwane has shocked the nation after issuing a statement congratulating the women’s national soccer team for losing 6 – 1 to Germany in their maiden Olympic Games match.
In his statement the Minister is suggesting that the ladies did very well conceding six goals against the world number two ranked team, a fan wrote in last night.
Said Hlongwane, “I extend my most profound congratulations to the Mighty Warriors for a brave display against highly rated Germany last night,” he said.
He further made “light of the team” by congratulating them for scoring one goal against their opponents.
“That the Mighty Warriors even scored against Germany is itself record breaking and should be commended by all soccer loving Zimbabweans,” he said.
While the minister celebrated the defeat, Zimbabwean soccer lovers took barbs against both ZIFA and the government for what they said were shoddy preparations accorded the girls ahead the Olympics.
The team had very little time in camp and never played any meaningful practice matches in the run up to the games, some said.
Soccer fans on social media landed against the Minister demanding that he withdraws his statement described as a celebration of mediocrity.