Rusike fired up for Egypt

The Warriors begin their Cosafa Cup title defence this afternoon with what looks like a winnable quarter-final contest against minnows Comoros, but the importance of this match for the Warriors stars, according to returning Tafadzwa “Fire” Rusike, lies elsewhere.

Kick-off of this clash set for the Princess Magogo Stadium in Durban, South Africa, is 5:30pm.

While winning the tournament for the record seventh time would be special, Rusike and everyone else will be involved in a battle for the ticket to Egypt.

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