‘Mild’ group presents Zebras with shot at history :: Mmegi Online

On their debut appearance in 2012, the Zebras flew out of Gabon point-less, having conceded nine goals whilst finding the back of the net twice in their three group-stage matches. But after being drawn against Senegal, the Democratic Republic of Congo, and Benin, the Zebras have been presented with a golden opportunity to finally break the duck when they join Africa’s football royalty in Morocco, argues Staff Writer, MQONDISI DUBE

In 2012, the Zebras would have been forgiven for feeling like Daniel in the Lion’s Den. The only difference is that whilst in the Bible story, Daniel was saved from the marauding lions after praying unceasingly. In Gabon, there was no such luck for the Zebras who were devoured by all their three tough opponents in Ghana, Mali, and Guinea.

In fact, the Zebras suffered the tournament’s heaviest defeat, a 6-1 shellacking at the hands of Guinea on January 28, 2012. It was a deflating defeat after the Zebras had started the tournament with a battling 1-0 loss to Ghana on January 24, 2012.

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