Eswatini delivered a decisive blow to Zimbabwe’s hopes of qualifying for the 2024 African Nations Championship (CHAN), sealing a 4-0 aggregate victory in the final qualification round. Following a dominant 3-0 win in the first leg, Eswatini clinched their place in the tournament with a 1-0 victory in the return fixture, officially ending Zimbabwe’s journey.
The Warriors of Zimbabwe faced an uphill battle from the outset after their heavy first-leg loss.
Traveling to Eswatini for the return match, they hoped for a comeback but struggled to break down a disciplined Eswatini side determined to protect their lead.
Eswatini’s solid defense stifled Zimbabwe’s attacking attempts, with Eswatini’s backline proving resolute throughout the encounter.
In the second leg, Eswatini struck again to widen the margin, further cementing their dominance over Zimbabwe across both legs.
With this 1-0 victory, Eswatini successfully completed their sweep, eliminating Zimbabwe and securing their spot in the CHAN 2024 tournament.
This result marks a significant achievement for Eswatini as they progress to CHAN, a tournament that highlights the best of African domestic football talent.
For Zimbabwe, however, the exit underscores the challenges they face in rebuilding a squad capable of competing at the continental level.
