Zimbabwe Warriors in Do-or-Die Battle After 1–1 Draw with Angola – Musona Strikes Equalizer!
1-1 Stalemate Against Angola
Zimbabwe’s Warriors are left facing a do-or-die scenario in their next match after a 1–1 draw with Angola in their Group B encounter on Friday afternoon. Knowledge Musona rescued a crucial point for the team with a late equalizer, keeping Zimbabwe’s hopes of advancing in the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) alive. With only one group stage match remaining, every goal and point is now vital for the Warriors to secure a spot in the knockout rounds.
The result leaves the Zimbabwe national football team under immense pressure, as they must deliver a strong performance in their upcoming fixture to stay in contention. Fans and analysts alike are closely watching the squad, anticipating tactical adjustments and key player performances that could determine the nation’s AFCON fate.
Match Summary
Angola struck first through Gelson Dala, who found the net to give the Palancas Negras an early advantage and put Zimbabwe on the back foot.
The Warriors, however, showed resilience and composure, with Knowledge Musona stepping up to level matters and restore hope for the Zimbabwean side.
Despite chances at both ends, neither team was able to find a decisive winner as the match ended all square.
The Road Ahead
The stalemate leaves Zimbabwe bottom of the group with just one point, placing immense pressure on their final group match.
The draw sees Angola move onto two points, while Zimbabwe remain rooted at the bottom of Group B. With the group finely balanced, Zimbabwe’s margin for error has completely disappeared.
Zimbabwe now face a must-win COSAFA derby against South Africa in their group match on December 29.
Victory is the Warriors’ only route to qualification, likely as one of the best third-placed teams. Any result other than a win will confirm their early exit from AFCON 2025 at the group stage.
Social Media Reacts
Fans took to social media to express their frustration over missed chances and anxiety over the upcoming derby.
@Harrison King: "Let’s hope Egypt beats SA and then we beat SA. Otherwise another pretentious performance against SA will see us out yet again in the first round."
@Frankeankeah Masiya: "Ma Worry-us edu anoda kugara akangobatirwa macalculator pese pavanoenda kumatournaments izvozv takubata fti calculator kti tikadya south at least 3 then Angola ikazorohwa 2 haaa topinda 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣"
@Mindloz: "Zim will rue the missed opportunities. All to play for against Bafana Bafana in the next game."
@NunuraiNdawana: "Zim was wasteful with their chances. 3 clear cut chances that were blown away. Hard one to take."
@Costa Rica Marowa: "If there is a chance of beating South Africa in the last group game it’s a good point but if not it’s a bad one, should have done better in the second half, the game was there to be won but pane kamwe kahushiri kanongoitwa nema warriors kanobhowa."
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