The Zimbabwe Warriors’ dream of a third appearance at the 2012 Nations Cup evaporated after going down 2-1 to Cape Verde at the Estadio de Varzea in Praia yesterday.
Group A log leaders Mali had 2-2 draw against Liberia to take their points tally to 10 from six matches.
Zimbabwe finished their Nations Cup campaign in third position with eight points in the four-team group. Cape Verde moved to second place with 10 points from six matches after beating Zimbabwe.