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Pictures: Warriors, a story of failure

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ZIMBABWE is a nation short of heroes. Hearts were broken as the national football team wrote a familiar script at the National Sports stadium on Sunday when they were knocked out of the 2015 Africa Cup of Nations (Afcon) qualifiers following a draw against Tanzania.

ZIMBABWE is a nation short of heroes. Hearts were broken as the national football team wrote a familiar script at the National Sports stadium on Sunday when they were knocked out of the 2015 Africa Cup of Nations (Afcon) qualifiers following a draw against Tanzania.

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Zimbabwe lost the first leg 1-0.

Jubilant faces of an expectant nation turned into grimaces as the reality of yet another failure hit hard. The collage below shows different shades of emotion.

BEFORE THE MATCH . . .

Warriors fans hold a banner celebrating striker Edward Sadombo.
Warriors fans hold a banner celebrating striker Edward Sadombo.
Mbare Chimurenga Choir sing before the match.
Mbare Chimurenga Choir sing before the match.

THE WARRIORS ARE ONE UP. . .

Danny Phiri (l) celebrates Zimbabwe's first goal.
Danny Phiri (l) celebrates Zimbabwe’s first goal.
Buhera South MP Joseph Chinotimba enjoying himself at the match.
Buhera South MP Joseph Chinotimba enjoying himself at the match.

AND THEN TANZANIA WINS. . .

Tanzania fans celebrates as their team wins.
Tanzania fans celebrates as their team wins.
Dejected Zimbabwe players after the match.
Dejected Zimbabwe players after the match.
Warriors fans were shocked at the team's performance after the game.
Warriors fans were shocked at the team’s performance after the game.
Zimbabwe technical staff.
Zimbabwe technical staff.
Dejected . . . Warriors striker Kuda Musharu holds his head after the team lost to Tanzania.
Dejected . . . Warriors striker Kuda Musharu holds his head after the team lost to Tanzania.