Zimbabwe: Dejected Warriors Seek Afcon Consolation

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Zimbabwe: Dejected Warriors Seek Afcon Consolation

[The Herald] IT'S a tournament the players would want to forget in a hurry, given they flattered only to deceive in light of the massive financial support they have received from the Government through the Sports Commission.

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