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Tadious Manyepo in KIGALI, Rwanda
WARRIORS coach, Baltemar Brito, believes he has a firm ground to build on a formidable team after Zimbabwe held Nigeria to a 1-1 draw in a 2026 World Cup qualifier at Huye Stadium on Sunday.
The Warriors fluffed three golden chances late in the game and could have emerged victorious against a Super Eagles side now under attack from critics.
They have managed two draws.
“This is only our second game of the 2026 World Cup qualifiers. It’s a process. We saw a lot of difference in the game against Nigeria as compared to the game against Rwanda,” said Brito.
“We need to build not only inside the field of play but also the organisation around the football team.
“We have picked so many positives.
“We need a positive mindset which also brings positive things.
“Gossip doesn’t bring anything.”
He added:
“We need to grow as a team. We are still in the process and we can’t relax just because we have drawn with Nigeria, no, the mindset should keep on improving and improving.
“Sometimes people fall asleep when they have something good but right now the standard is to go forward”. Brito was also charmed with how debutants Andy Rinomhota and Munashe Garan’anga played against Nigeria.
“I am happy with the way these guys played. We have somewhere to start as a team,” said Brito.
“They are very professional.
“I like their discipline and their work ethic.
“We are introducing these players based abroad gradually into the squad.
“Those who played (Garan’anga and Rinomhota) did very well and that’s a good sign.
“We will be introducing the others gradually but I am happy”.
Online Reporter