Bloemfontein, South Africa – Na Wednesday, June 4, 2025, as Les Dodos of Mauritius dey prepare to face Zimbabwe Warriors for their opening match of the COSAFA Cup. E go happen for Toyota Stadium around 5pm UK time, and wahala no go finish for ground o! This na the first battle for both teams as they start their 24th edition of the tournament.Â
Les Dodos don dey aim for better beginning as dem wan make knockout stage for the first time in 20 years, but make we no lie, the road wey dem dey follow no easy at all. This side dey ranked 178th for the world, and dem dey come face seasoned competitors wey sabi dis tournament, as Zimbabwe don win am six times before. Last-last, dem don play six matches together, and Les Dodos never ever taste win, losing five encounters and allowing seven goals in two of dem. E no sweet for dem!
Meanwhile, Zimbabwe Warriors dey come from a bad run too, no be small. Dem sit down for the bottom of their qualifying group with just four points from six matches. The last time dem play, na wetin? Na 1-1 draw with Nigeria wey still no sweet them well. Dem don go six matches without win as well, so both teams dey hungry for change.
Les Dodos no fit flex muscle for their last five games, only managing two draws while no goal fit enter their net (na real wahala be this). But dem still carry hope as dem bring fresh blood into their squad include West Ham United Academy talent wey don get call-up for the senior team. This match go be serious test for dem as dem dey face tough group wey get Mozambique and South Africa too.
On the other side, Zimbabwe don gree put their Under-20 coach for the driver seat for this one as dem wan mix experience with youthfulness. Veteran players like Bury FC and Crystal Palace boys dey join the team to mix things up. Na time to shine as Zimbabwe dey jest about their championship hopes.
For Mauritius, dem fit start with Jean-Louis for goal, while Francois, Rose, and Mootoo go show for defence. For midfield, dem fit lean on Colin and Langue, while Brasse, Ferre, and Aristide maybe go form the attacking trio. E go tight o! Zimbabwe too no de slack, as dem fit start with Mapisa in goal and some young blood from abroad wey go run the show.
This match no just be another game; na battle for survival and pride. As both teams dey hunger for win, we dey expect fireworks. With both sides no dey perform well for their qualifiers, the pitch go dey hot and tension go high!
As we sabi the statistics, Zimbabwe na favorites to bag di win, but make Les Dodos no waste any chance. If dem fit turn the energy for dis game, who know wetin fit happen? Grab your palm wine, because dis one go loud!
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