The Sunday Mail
Tinashe Kusema
ZIMBABWEAN sportsmen and women are backing the Warriors to do the business when they get their 2017 Africa Cup of Nations campaign with a date against Algeria today.Leading the chorus of good wishes is one of Africa’s greatest Olympians, Kirsty Coventry. Below are some of the messages sourced from social media as well as through interviews.
“I’m excited to support our Warriors at Afcon. My message is not so much to the Warriors but also to the people of Zimbabwe. Let’s get behind our boys and regardless of how they do, know they are representing our country. This is a country that we are proud of. Good luck our Warriors, wear our colors with pride” – Olympian swimmer and former world champion Kirsty Coventry
“I want to wish the boys, all the best of luck. I want them to know that the entire nation is fully behind them. My prediction is that Zimbabwe will definitely make the semi-finals,” – Volleyball national coach Itasalang Abu Basutu
“I want to say to the boys be focused and resilient. You will pull through, everyone from the netball fraternity is behind you. Go Warriors Go.” – Netball head coach Ledwin Dondo
“To the Warriors I want to say always where the goalposts are and make it happen. Keep your heads up as Warriors and never wonder what happened because you will have made it happen…. Go Warriors Go” – Top squash player Admire Magwaza
“May God be with them. I want them to remember that their first goal should be to enjoy themselves and put their best effort. Everything else will take care of itself. My prediction is Zim 2-1 Algeria. The Warriors will definitely go all the way” – Badminton national team player/coach Paul Kopolo
“I truly believe that for them to be where they are, they worked hard and totally deserve it. I hope the boys remember to stay focused, maintain a level head and do their best. The whole world will be watching. My boy from Mufakose Khama Billiat and Costa Nhamoinesu are my favourite players,” – Zimbabwe Davis Cup coach Martin Dzuwa
“Make us proud boys, we are all behind you. Don’t stop in the group phase, go all the way.” – Chevrons’’ – Head coach Heath Streak
“On behalf of the Zimbabwe national cricket team and the entire cricket fraternity, I want to wish the Zimbabwe Warriors all the best in Gabon. Stick together, play your hearts out and you will go far. My prediction is Zimbabwe 1-0 Algeria,” – Chevrons’ captain Graeme Cremer
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