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 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.
Mbare Chimurenga Choir sing before the match.

THE WARRIORS ARE ONE UP. . .

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

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AND THEN TANZANIA WINS. . .

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