Zimbabwe beats Zambia in COSAFA Cup

The fight between Zimbabwe and Zambia about who really owns the Victoria Falls was taken to the pitch when they played each other in the COSAFA Championship which took place at the Peter Mokaba Stadium in Polokwane, South Africa. This championship is a tournament for teams in Southern Africa which is organised by the Council of Southern Africa Football Associations (COSAFA). Zimbabwe came out victorious with a 4-2 score over its neighbour, Zambia.

Zimbabwe was on the front foot early on as a Swedish-based striker, Tinotenda Kadewere found the back of the net in the 3rd minute after pouncing on a loose back pass from the Zambian defender. Zambia came back into the game just four minutes later with Kambole finishing past George Chigova to make it 1-1. Right after the break, Kambole’s speed proved too much for the Zimbabwean defense as he raced through the left flank and finished past the helpless keeer who had tried to close him down. Ronald Kampamba failed to net the killer blow in the 92nd minute for Zambia as he hit the upright. Zimbabwe did not waste time with only 2 minutes left to play as they kicked the ball over the top and straight to Khama Billiat who shared some nice interplay with Kadewere before the young striker scored his second of the night.

After 90 minutes, none of the teams were conceding to a loss as both of them were in a 2-2 draw. The odds were really not in Zambia’s favor now after spurring an opportunity to seal the match and take the trophy home. They were made to regret that later on as Khama Billiat scored the 3rd for Zimbabwe from the penalty spot. He also scored the title-snatching goal at the 101st minute after a brilliant through ball from the 22-year old, Kadewere.

It’s not the first time the Zimbabwean national team has put smiles on their countrymen, because they have won the COSAFA Cup 6 times which is more than any other country down south. I guess it is settled. Zimbabwe is the true kings of Southern Africa, and Zambia fails to win the battle of the Victoria Falls.