*Warriors in dismal loss to Burkina Faso in friendly match* https://whatsapp.com/channel/0029VaKnCI70wajrXc63FC0w TWO first half goals were enough to give Burkina Faso a 2-0 win over Zimbabwe’s Warriors in a friendly match played at Stade El Bachir Mohammedia Stadium in Morocco Friday evening. Zimbabwe’s senior men’s soccer side struggled to keep position in the first few minutes of the game hence helping Burkina Faso to create several chances. Les Etalons managed to score its first goal of the match in the 23rd minute, thanks to Wydad AC midfieder Stephane Aziz Ki, who fired in a far post shot which Zimbabwe goalkeeper Washington Arubi failed to stop. Eager to respond, the Warriors quickly re-organised and created a clear chance, which saw them winning a free kick on the edge of the box after Burkina Faso broke a promising attack by fouling Tawanda Maswanhise. Despite getting the half chance, Zimbabwe’s effort from the free kick was a disapointment as it was nowhere near a goal. The Warriors were then quickly punished in the 29th minute by Cyrique Irie,.who gave Burkina Faso a comfortable 2-0 lead. Having gone to the break trailing 2-0 Warriors coach Michael Nees made tactical changes in the 63rd minute as he brought in a trio of Tawanda Macheke, Sean Fusire and Daniel Msendami,.who came in for Khama Billiat, Mason Mushore and Maswanhise. However, this did not pay off as Burkina Faso remained resolute at the back hence they got a 2-0 win at the end. Friday’s win saw Burkina Faso levelling Zimbabwe on head-to-head wins as they are now both sitting on two out of their five meetings. Warriors now shift focus to their upcoming friendly against Niger this coming Tuesday. -