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Africa-Press – Zimbabwe. <\/strong><\/span>The Warriors of Zimbabwe were victorious on their return to international football, albeit in a friendly match against the Brave Warriors of Namibia.<\/p>\n

Zimbabwe beat Namibia 4-3 on penalties in the Presidential Inauguration Cup match played at the National Sports Stadium on Monday, 04 September 2023.<\/p>\n

The match went to penalties after it had ended 2-2 in regular time.<\/p>\n

Zimbabwe twice took the lead, but the Brave Warriors fought back to restore parity.<\/p>\n

The Warriors struck first through Mthokozisi Msebe who slotted home from inside the box in the 2nd minute.<\/p>\n

However, Zimbabwe were pegged back through an Eliakim equaliser for the Brave Warriors in the 33rd minute.<\/p>\n

The Warriors retook the lead in the 36th minute through a strike by Farai Banda.<\/p>\n

Zimbabwe failed to preserve their lead as Edward Kambanda capitalised on some poor defending to bring Namibia to level terms for a second time.<\/p>\n

Probably fatigue had taken its toll on the Zimbabweans as the players were in action for their respective clubs in the Castle Lager Premier Soccer League on Saturday and Sunday.<\/p>\n

Despite Walter Musona\u2019s failure to convert his penalty, Zimbabwe were not to be denied victory as Namibia twice hit the crossbar.<\/p>\n

Veteran coach Sunday \u201cMhofu\u201d Chidzambga and Sheasham head coach Lizwe Sweswe were in charge of the Warriors.<\/p>\n

For More News And Analysis About Zimbabwe<\/a> Follow Africa-Press<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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