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Africa-Press<\/a> – Zimbabwe<\/a>. <\/strong><\/span>Warriors coach Zdravko \u201cLoga\u2019\u2019 Logarusic remains optimistic despite losing several key players ahead of crucial Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifiers against Botswana and Zambia later this month.<\/p>\n

A combination of injuries to key players like star forward Khama Billiat and Prince Dube and the non-availability of the Europe-based stars because of coronavirus travel restrictions have threatened Zimbabwe\u2019s AFCON campaign.<\/p>\n

But Loga (55), told The Sunday Mail Sport Saturday he believes the players at his disposal will do the job. He said:<\/p>\n

For sure Khama Billiat is a player we will miss a lot. His presence means a lot for us, it is a big blow for the team.<\/p>\n

Again it\u2019s not only Khama, we also have some problems with players who are coming from England.<\/p>\n

It means five or six stars that should be on the field will not be with us\u2026 that is the reason we have Plan A, B and C.<\/p>\n

This is a situation we couldn\u2019t do much about, we have to focus on the players we have.<\/p>\n

I am very sure that the players that will be at our disposal will be ready to play, give their best and represent Zimbabwe properly.<\/p>\n

The Warriors have a date against Botswana on 25 March in Francistown and then a home assignment against Zambia in Harare four days later.<\/p>\n

Zimbabwe lies second behind African champions Algeria in Group H with five points and victory against the two neighbours will secure the remaining qualification spot from the pool.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Africa-Press – Zimbabwe. Warriors coach Zdravko \u201cLoga\u2019\u2019 Logarusic remains optimistic despite losing several key players ahead of crucial Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifiers against Botswana and Zambia later this month. 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