Coach Joey Antipas has credited a “positive mentality” for driving Zimbabwe to beat Zambia 2-1 in Tuesday’s 2021 Africa Cup of Nations Group H qualifier at National Heroes Stadium in Lusaka.
A Khama Billiat brace helped Zimbabwe move up to second place in the group after sinking Zambia, who attempted to come back through Patson Daka’s goal.
Antipas is believed to have resigned as Zimbabwe coach on Wednesday but would have departed a proud man after helping the Warriors recover from a frustrating 0-0 draw with Botswana at home four days earlier.
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The draw with Botswana saw Antipas and his players being ridiculed by Warriors fans, but the team managed to pick themselves up in Lusaka, leaving the coach hailing his men’s attitude.