Online Reporter
Tadious Manyepo in LUSAKA, Zambia
MIGHTY Warriors coach, Sithethelelwe “Kwinji 15” Sibanda, says she has a lot of soul-searching to do but she has a foundation to build on.
Her team suffered yet another comprehensive defeat at the hands of Zambia on Tuesday night.
Zimbabwe have of late been finding it hard to match the Copper Queens.
And, the latest defeat in the final of the 4Nations FIFA Window tournament at the Levy Mwanawasa Stadium in Ndola, has left her with hard questions to answer.
“It was a tough game against Zambia,” Sibanda said.
“Yeah, a very difficult match, indeed, but we weren’t exactly outplayed.
“We have a lot to do in terms of our homework, looking at the gaps that we picked from this encounter.
“There is some work to do on our part. We really need to awaken and see where we are getting it wrong.
“Overall the tournament was good and eye-opening.”
Sibanda was, particularly, impressed by her youngsters who she believes can make a formidable team.
“Those are the positives which we picked from the tournament,” said Sibanda.
“We are slowly transitioning into having a team of these young players with the guidance and leadership of the experienced players.
“I am happy with the way the young players asserted themselves and carried themselves in this tournament.
“We can only hope that the youngsters remain grounded and that way, we will be able to get out something very big from them.”
