Zimbabwe edges Zambia 1-0 to lift Mukuru Four Nations Cup

A late own goal delivered silverware to the Warriors and exposed the limits of Zambia's experimental squad.

Mukuru Four Nations Triumph

• Zimbabwe claimed the title after beating Zambia 1-0 in Francistown.
• Junior Zindoga crossed late and forced Saisada Kafuni into the decisive deflection.
• Marian Marinica secured his first trophy since replacing Michael Nees last November.
• Macauley Bonne saw an early strike chalked off for offside.

Zambia Squad Struggles

• The youthful under-23 side struggled to contain repeated attacks.
• Their senior national team got crushed 5-0 by Argentina the next day.
• Youngsters and teens formed the third-string lineup in Botswana.
• The heavy Buenos Aires loss highlighted deeper squad issues.