Please save our mighty Zebras! :: Mmegi Online

This week, the Zebras have been the main talking point after they found themselves pitted against Tunisia, Malawi and Chad in Group 11 of the qualifiers of the 2012 African Cup of Nations (AFCON). The winner of the group proceeds to the finals and Tunisia are favourites to qualify, but the Zebras have a chance to make it as one of the three best runners-up, if they rediscover their old form, Staff Writer TSHEPO MOLWANE reports

During the days of Serbian Veselin Jelusic as coach, the Zebras used to fight until the final minute. The players were not scared of anyone even the big boys of African football. North African giants Morocco were made to sweat for victory in Gaborone and Rabat. Though the Zebras have beaten western neighbours Namibia in the past, the Brave Warriors have been to the AFCON finals in Burkina Faso in 1998. Malawi were in the 2010 finals in Angola and left a lasting impression.

The same Flames' squad was beaten convincingly by the Zebras during the 2006 qualifiers. That was then.

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