Despite being tipped as one of the Africa Cup of Nations’ dark horses, Zimbabwe’s campaign is over after three matches, one goal, one point, and a bucketload of regrets.
There were reasons for encouragement after their two opening matches—a narrow defeat by Egypt and a 1-1 draw with Uganda—but their tournament ended in misery on Sunday, as they were crushed 4-0 by the Democratic Republic of Congo in Cairo.
Coach Sunday Chidzambwa cut a dejected figure after their final group game, and his chances of remaining in his post moving forward can reasonably be open to question.