Nakamba boost for Warriors

FEARS over midfielder Marvellous Nakamba’s participation for Zimbabwe against Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) in the Africa Cup of Nations (Afcon) Group G return match at the National Sports Stadium tomorrow evening, have been allayed by the team, with the Belgium based star set to start the game.

Nakamba appeared to come off worse from a heavy collision with a DRC player in a tussle for possession in the Warriors’ 2-1 win over the Congolese in Kinshasa on Saturday evening, limping off the field just before the hour mark.

The 24-year-old has just recovered from a long term injury, and naturally, there were concerns over his availability for the crucial home match tomorrow, where a win could be enough for Zimbabwe to book their place at the Afcon finals.

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