Hungry Namibia beat Zimbabwe

NAMIBIA fought out a 5-4 penalty shootout victory over host Zimbabwe on Sunday to advance to the final round of the 2018 Confederation of Africa Footfall (CAF) Africa Nations Championships (CHAN) where Comoros awaits.

Namibia faced an uphill battle against Zimbabwe on Sunday, having a slender 1-0 lead from the first half and facing the tie's favourites in their own backyard, it was going to take great determination for the Brave Warriors to sneak into the third round. Zimbabwe managed to run out 1-0 winners thanks to a goal by Prince Dube, to leave the score tied at 1-all. The match had to be decided on penalties and Namibia held their nerve to win the shootout. Petrus Shitembi, Hendrick Somaeb and Riaan Hanamub scored to keep the Braves Warriors in the shootout and then substitute goalkeeper Edward Maova, having replaced the injured Lodyt Kazapua in the second half, kept his cool and saved Zimbabwe's fourth penalty. Dynamo Fredericks then scored to make it 4-3; Zimbabwe scored their final penalty to make it 4-4; and then up stepped Immanuel Heita for his moment in the sun. The Black Africa midfielder, a substitute as well, slotted the ball home to send the Namibians into wild celebrations, leaving coach Ricardo Mannetti a happy man.