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England-born Cardiff City defender Andy Rinomhota has fired a warning to Harambee Stars as Zimbabwe prepares for a decisive AFCON qualifier, needing just a point to secure their ticket.
Zimbabwe and Cardiff City defender Andy Rinomhota has sent a clear warning to Kenya’s Harambee Stars ahead of their high-stakes 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifier this Friday.
The Warriors, currently second in Group J, only need a point from their clash against Kenya to secure a spot in the 2025 AFCON finals in Morocco.
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07:32 - 12.11.2024
Zimbabwe hit by last-minute injury as Harambee Stars look for advantage in 2025 AFCON qualifier in Polokwane
Zimbabwe have suffered a key injury blow ahead of their crucial 2025 AFCON qualifier against Harambee Stars in Polokwane.
However, Rinomhota is determined to take no chances as he and his teammates prepare for a formidable challenge at Polokwane’s Peter Mokaba Stadium.
“It’s an important match for us to qualify for the AFCON finals,” Rinomhota shared.
“We did good work in the previous games to be in the current position. We’re just looking to finish the job in the tie against Kenya and qualify. We want to make the fans proud.”
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05:32 - 12.11.2024
Michael Olunga: Five goals in his last five games, should Zimbabwe & Namibia be worried?
Harambee Stars captain Michael Olunga comes into the November AFCON 2025 qualifiers against Zimbabwe and Namibia in fine form which should give coach Engin Firat plenty of hope.
Kenya, however, has a steep challenge ahead of them as the Harambee Stars, third in Group J with four points are facing a do-or-die situation.
They must win not only against Zimbabwe on Friday but also against Namibia on Tuesday, November 19 to qualify.Any slip-ups could mean the end of their AFCON journey.
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09:56 - 13.11.2024
Severe weather blocks pitches as Harambee Stars face rain woes ahead of Zimbabwe duel
Harambee Stars are expected to face challenging conditions in Polokwane as severe rain disrupts both teams’ preparations ahead of Friday’s crucial AFCON qualifier against Zimbabwe with more rain forecasted.
A win for Zimbabwe, on the other hand, would secure their place in Morocco and keep them in pursuit of their AFCON dreams.
Assessing the upcoming matchup, Rinomhota cautioned that Zimbabwe won’t be taking the Kenyan side lightly. “
It will be a tough test. We played them a few times in the past, and there were difficult games,” he admitted.
“So we are not going to take it lightly; we will do everything we can to prepare, and the coach is giving us new ideas.”
For Zimbabwe, a single point from the game would suffice to see them through, but the Warriors appear to be heading into the match with a sense of determination to ensure a solid result.
Zimbabwe’s head coach has reportedly been working on fresh tactics and strategies, hoping to surprise Kenya and guarantee a win rather than playing for a draw.
The timing of this pivotal match adds further drama, with the game scheduled for a 7 p.m. EAT kickoff under the lights of the Polokwane stadium in South Africa.
This neutral location, while familiar to the Warriors, could offer a potential advantage to Kenya’s Harambee Stars, who will need every boost they can get in the face of Zimbabwe’s solid form.
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