Zimbabwe moved closer to qualifying for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) after beating Namibia 3-1 at Orlando Stadium, Johannesburg on Monday evening. The Warriors now have 8 points in Group J.
The Warriors must avoid defeat against Kenya in their next match next month to secure a place in the finals.
Cameroon leads the group with 10 points after winning against Kenya in the other group fixture at Nelson Mandela Stadium in Uganda.
Kenya sits third with 4 points, while Namibia has been eliminated with four losses.
The first half ended goalless, with Namibia having 58% possession. In the second half, Simba Bhora forward Walter Musona scored twice, and Prince Dube added the third goal.
Musona scored from a high ball in the 50th minute and converted a penalty after a handball in the box.
Dube, who came in as a second-half substitute, scored in the 89th minute following a low cross from Jordan Zemura.
Another substitute Godwin Eiseb pulled a goal back for the Brave Warriors at the stroke of full-time following a defensive error by the Warriors.
The Warriors had defeated Namibia 1-0 in their first meeting, allowing them to secure a maximum of six points from the Brave Warriors.
Zimbabwe starting XI: 22 Washington Arubi, 2 Gerald Takwara, 3 Jordan Zemura, 7 Terrence Dzvukamanja, 8 Marshal Munetsi, 9 Douglas Mapfumo, 10 Andrew Rinomhota, 11 Khama Billiat, 12 Walter Musona, 13 Brendon Galloway and 21 Godknows Murwira.
Namibia starting XI: Edward Maova, Aprocius Petrus, Riaan Hanamub, Ivan Kamberipa, Charles Hambira, Prins Menelik Tjiueza, Paulus Amutenya, Baggio Tuli-Ngenovali, Deon Hotto, Bethuel Muzeu, and Peter Shalulile.
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Zimbabwe won 3-1 against Namibia in a soccer match, bringing them closer to qualify for 2025 AFCON. They have 8 points in the group. They need to avoid losing to Kenya in the next match to go to finals. Cameroon leads with 10 points. Namibia is out with four losses. In the game, Musona and Dube scored for Zimbabwe, while Eiseb scored for Namibia. Zimbabwe had also won their previous match against Namibia. Kenya has 4 points in the group. It was a tough game, but Zimbabwe played well to win.

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