Zim team clinches third position

Lack of support and failure to turn up by many Zimbabweans living in Tanzania saw their soccer team settling for the third place in a soccer tournament for all embassies in the country.  The team, mainly comprising “foreign-based” players fell  7-2 to Lebanon in the semi finals before beating England 6-3 in the third and fourth place play offs.

Lebanon went on to win the tournament after dismissing Turkey 4-1. For their efforts, the Zim team walked away with a new soccer ball.

But, it was the Zimbabwean let down that brings with it sad memories. Only a handful of Zimbabweans turned up, most of them late, for the tournament.  While the British team had adequate support, the Zimbabwean team settled for a few, isolated voices from the touch line.

This is contrary to what the Zimbabwe Ambassador to Tanzania, His Excellence EAC Chimonyo, said during Independence celebrations held in the city in April.

 “Let’s keep the spirit and remain united. Zimbabweans we are known for being educated and hard working but we lack cohesiveness. Togetherness is one thing that we lack and we should learn that from Dr Martins.

“Nigerians are good at doing that and I think this is one aspect that we need to instill in ourselves to enable that country to move forward,” he added.

“Nigerians are good at doing that and I think this is one aspect that we need to instill in ourselves to enable that country to move forward,” he added.

The British goal keeper picks the ball from the nets

Mr Sanzvenge talking to his team at half time

Zim players and supporters following the match

 Another goal

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