Mugove Chigada in YAOUNDE, Cameroon
WARRIORS star Tawanda Chirewa says the game against Equatorial Guinea will be crucial in qualifying for the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations set for Tanzania, Kenya and Uganda.
Zimbabwe face their Group E opponents at Stade Ahmadou Ahidjo in Yaounde, Cameroon, today at 6pm CAT.
Both teams have won a game and lost one and are tied on three points, in a group led by DR Congo, who are on six points.
“These are the games that are the most important, two games of the qualification campaign,” Chirewa told Zimpapers Sports Hub.
“I think if we get the results which we think we will, it should be done this month, and we can focus on AFCON.”
The Wolves man believes Zimbabwe have what it takes to be one of the best in Africa, but that should be judged on results.
“I think we are getting there. I wouldn’t say we are a top, top nation in terms of results; we still need to pick up points to get the result and say we can do this.
“I feel as though getting into this game against Equatorial Guinea, everyone has the confidence we can get results.”
The defeat to DR Congo remains painful for Chirewa, especially as it happened at the National Sports Stadium.
“If we do this, and we qualify for AFCON, then the game against DR Congo in Kinshasa will be huge to see just how good our team is.
“But these games are the most important. We qualify for AFCON and think about everything later.”
In terms of age, Chirewa likes the balance in the team.
“We are at different stages in our careers, but now is the time we can really push and do great things.”
