Like England, Zebras fail to bring it home :: Mmegi Online

When the Zebras departed for Nelson Mandela Bay almost two weeks back, interim coach, Letang Kgengwenyane declared his unhidden ambition to bring the COSAFA Cup home. But as the team touched down at the Sir Seretse Khama International Airport yesterday, there was no trophy on board, writes Mmegi Sport Staffer, MQONDISI DUBE

‘It is coming home’ has become popular each time England plays in a major tournament. It was particularly popular with local fans at the 2018 World Cup, where England’s campaign ended in tears. It gained momentum at the just-ended Euro 2020 Championship, which also ended in agony for the ‘Three Lions’.

‘It is coming home’ is a line from a 1996 song ‘Three Lions’ released ahead of the Euro 96 Championship. While the song went to number one on the charts in the UK, it was not so for the team nicknamed the ‘Three Lions’ as the chase for the Holy Grail has proved elusive. Optimism was high at this year’s European Championship and the English fans were convinced the trophy ‘was coming home’.

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