The Warriors are reported to have snubbed their farewell dinner before they departure for the Africa Cup of Nations in Gabon. The Warriors were protesting against the non-payment of their allowances. For some of the players, they are still owed money from as far back as 2014.
However, instead of finding amicable means of resolving the impasse, ZIFA are now threatening the Warriors. ZIFA is accusing the warriors of “embarrassing the entire nation” and holding the nation to ransom. The mother body also went on to say that
A full investigation is underway and should any element of sabotage be detected, action will be taken to ensure that those involved will face the full warath of the association.