Sports Reporter

THE Zimbabwe senior men’s national soccer team, the Warriors lock horns with hosts, Egypt at the Cairo International Stadium tonight.

Expectations for the Warriors to  progress onto the next round of the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON).

Featuring for the fourth time in this prestigious continental stage, their tie against fancied opponents comes on the back of vast improvements by almost all teams and the Warriors have every reason to believe in themselves.

The Golden Generation in the national team has the potential to make history by becoming the first Zimbabwean soccer team to pose a threat in the tournament this time around.

Hunters prowl, even in unfamiliar territories in search of their prize and the Warriors are no exception. 

They are under the watchful eye of experienced gaffer, Sunday ‘Mhofu’ Chidzambwa.

The Warriors probably had their longest camp to date after taking part in the COSAFA tournament. 

They are physically, tactically and mentally fit.

They were drawn alongside hosts Egypt, Uganda and DRC in Group A.

After their match against Egypt, the Warriors will clash with Uganda and DR Congo on June 26 and 30 respectively.

Two teams are guaranteed passage to the knockout stages with a chance for third-place finishers depending on outcomes in other groups.

The Pharaohs won the title when they last hosted the tournament in 2006.

Of course, Egypt are tipped favourites but Zimbabwe could spoil the party for Egypt on their home soil, especially with the overwhelming support the team has received across the nation.

Go warriors go!