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A decade later, Zebras fail to kick-on

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Going nowhere: The Zebras have regressed since their historic qualification in 2012 PIC: BFA FB PAGE

Beat Eswatini and Madagascar and you are through the finals of the Africa Nations Championships (CHAN). On paper, this appeared like a lightweight assignment for coach, Mogomotsi ‘Teenage’ Mpote. But since the glorious scenes in N’djamena, Chad in 2011, the Zebras continue to sing the blues, reports Mmegi Staffer, MQONDISI DUBE

Eswatini’s Sihlangu Semnikati have been considered the region’s lightweights in football over the years. But that narrative is slowly changing with their strong performances in the regional COSAFA Cup.

However, they are still regarded as a team transiting from the lower to the middle rungs of regional football. They have never been to the Africa Cup of Nations finals, a feat which the Zebras achieved under Stanley Tshosane in 2012.

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A decade later, Zebras fail to kick-on