Mambare wants Chan success


Lazarus Sauti

The journey to the 2014 edition of the African Nations Championship (Chan) started in Mauritius at the George V Stadium in Curepipe.

Zimbabwe Warriors piped the host 3 nil.

Two weeks after the convincing victory, the Warriors performed dismally in their one-all draw against Mauritius at Rufaro Stadium in Harare.

True to the adage, no elder brother is expected to beat his chest proudly after overcoming his young brother in a wrestling contest; supporters believed that beating Mauritius is nothing to gloat about for coach Ian Gorowa and his players.

Supporters were disappointed that the Warriors could only manage a draw against the islanders having beaten the same team 3-0 in the first leg.

After that disappointing game, the Warriors targeted regional powerhouse Zambia. Basing on history, fans expected Chipolopolo to massacre the Warriors.

The Warriors played a disappointing nil-all draw against Zambia at Rufaro Stadium in Harare but turned the tables in Lusaka to book their successive finals.

The vintage performance by the Warriors in Lusaka triggered emotions and raised hope for Warriors star midfielder and captain Masimba Mambare that the Warriors can lift the Chan trophy.

Accordingly, Mambare is hoping for a good 2014 Chan outing in South Africa and he hailed the bravery of his teammates after their Chan qualification.

He said: “During the qualifiers, we performed badly at home due to different reasons but I want to hail my teammates for playing well away from home. Because of this never-die-spirit, we are going to work hard to put smiles on the faces of Zimbabweans.”

Mambare also said the current Warriors team is capable of lifting the Chan trophy early next year.

“I am confident that if we work hard, the team can lift the Chan trophy because we have players who are fueled by passion.

“The players have big team spirit; they enjoy each others’ company and know how to support each other on the pitch,” said Mambare.

Mambare said the team is safe hands and this is another reason why fans should expect success.

“We have the right technical team and with proper planning, we are going to be successful in South Africa,” he added.

The Warriors captain added, “If we want to win the trophy, we must first beat Morocco, Burkina Faso and Uganda.”

Agreeing with his captain, coach Ian Gorowa believes that with proper preparations, his charges are going to be the champions at Chan.

Gorowa also hailed the spirit of his team.

“I am particularly happy for this group of players, people doubted that they could make it, but I always had belief in them and they have showed that they can play football.

“They are a good bunch of players to work with. They work hard and are always focused so I always knew that they could deliver something special,” Gorowa said.

Mambare urged stakeholders to support the national team.

He said: “Success in football in based on support. Thus, stakeholders should play their part to ensure that we reach our objective of bringing the Chan trophy home.”

The warriors are in Group B and they will face Morocco, Burkina Faso and Uganda.

The 2014 African Nations Championship will run from 11 January to 1 February in four cities, Bloemfontein, Polokwane, Kimberly and Cape Town, where the opening game and final will be staged.

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