Zimbabwe: It's a Reality Check - Warriors, Though, Can Still Qualify for Quarter Finals

20 January 2017

Robson Sharuko — ZIMBABWE were handed a reality check last night by a rampant Senegal who showed their class by strolling to an easy victory as Africa's number one-ranked football nation powered into the quarter-finals in style in Franceville and left the Warriors starring elimination at the group stage again. After having impressed the world with a stylish show against Algeria in the opening match of their campaign, the Warriors were well beaten by the Lions of Teranga, who could have even powered to a very big victory had it not been for the brilliance of 'keeper Tatenda Mukuruva who had a night to remember among the posts.

Now and again, especially towards the end when the Warriors threw caution to the wind, the Senegalese found themselves clear at goal, but Mukuruva managed to enhance his profile with brilliant saves.

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