The Sunday Mail
Sports Reporters
THE Warriors are not short of support ahead of today’s final Afcon qualifier, with fellow sports-persons tipping Sunday Chidzambwa’s men to do the business.
Below are messages from some of the country’s leading sports personalities.
“We wish the Warriors all the best in their game on Sunday, handei (let’s go) boys, no pressure at all just go out there, do your thing and express yourselves.
“Special shout out to my favourite player George Chigova, ghedi tabvisa kare Mudhara musatye. Mudhara Hammy out!” — Hamilton Masakadza, Zimbabwe Cricket captain
“We wish them luck and we would like them to do us proud. It’s a chance for some positive news (after the effects of Cyclone Idai in the Eastern Highlands).” — Graham Keith, Zimbabwe Polocrosse captain
“The Warriors are not doing this for themselves, they are doing it for the nation, so to Zimbabwe I say let’s all rally behind our national team. With our support I am sure they can brush aside Congo and qualify.” — Charles Manyuchi, former World Boxing Council champion
“They should make us proud, with team spirit and team work we will go far. We believe in them.” — Netball national team captain Perpetual Siyachitema
“I believe we have got a great team and am sure there will be a great atmosphere, so let’s come in great numbers and make sure we qualify.” — National men’s cockey captain Tendayi Maredza
“They shouldn’t feel pressure especially from the crowd, you know how sometimes the crowd reacts. I also urge our boys to enjoy the game and not allow opponents to dictate the pace of the game.” — Zimbabwe Badminton captain Paul Kopolo
“I want to wish my guys the Warriors a very good game. I wish you luck fellas, will be watching all the way from France supporting you. Lets get this dab!” — Vitalis Chikoko, Zimbabwe basketball vice-captain
“I would like to wish the Warriors all the best in their game on Sunday (today).Play your best and make the nation proud by qualifying for the Afcon. We can’t be there physically but we will be there in spirit.” — Stephen Hunduza, Cheetahs skipper
“I am going to be there to rally behind the team. All the best and good luck guys’’ — Gwinyai Tongoona, Zimbabwe Davis Cup non playing captain
“Lets make the nation proud. The lady Chevrons will be there in full support. Go Warriors Go.”— Marry-Anne- Musonda, Zimbabwe Cricket women’s national team captain.
