*Warriors crash out of 2025 COSAFA Cup tournament* ___________________________________ `June 11, 2025` ___________________________________ > *Follow The Voice Online News WhatsApp channel:* https://whatsapp.com/channel/0029VaPRQqTHrDZdGRK5yH43 ___________________________________ > *Share The Voice Online News WhatsApp group link:* https://chat.whatsapp.com/DjU5F7Goh3M6M4XSkg81Gx ___________________________________ > *To advertise with The Voice Online News, talk to us here:* https://wa.me/message/PLR6ANGW2RX4I1 ___________________________________ Zimbabwe senior men’s football team, Tuesday crashed out of the 2025 COSAFA Cup tournament despite beating Mozambique 3-1. The Warriors were cost by goal difference as they finished on the same number of points (4) as group winners South Africa. Zimbabwe finished with a zero on goal difference as Tuesday’s 3-1 win cancelled Saturday’s 2-0 defeat to South Africa, which eventually finished with a plus one goal difference after playing a nil-all draw against Mauritius. Tuesday’s match was Zimbabwe’s best since the start of the tournament last week as they managed to register their only win at the tournament, at the same time ending a goal drought that had prevailed from matchday one. FC Platinum’s Thandowenkosi Ngwenya was the hero for Zimbabwe as he walked away with a brace, which gave the side a 2-1 halftime lead. Ngwenya struck first in the 26th minute, before completing his brace from the spot in the 32nd minute. Mozambique proved not to be a pushover, thanks to Leonel Calsao, who scored a consolation goal four minutes later in the 36th minute. Second was largely dominated by Zimbabwe, who were in search of more goals to increase their chances of qualifying, but still they found it difficult to break Mozambique’s backline. The Warriors finally penetrated through Mozambique’s defence in stoppage time to seal the match 3-1, but it was not enough to see them progress. According to tournament rules, only the top team from each of the four groups will progress to the semi-finals, and South Africa made it through. *COSAFA Group A final standings* South Africa = 4 pts, +1goal difference Zimbabwe = 4 pts, 0goal difference Mozambique = 4pts, -1 goal difference Mauritius = 3 pts, 0 goal difference