The Zimbabwe national began their 2024 Cosafa Cup campaign with a 1-0 victory very Comoros Island on Thursday in Group B opener.

The line goal of the game was was scored by striker Michael Tapera in the 53rd minute to beat a stubborn Comoros Island.

The striker outpaced his marker and finished with his right foot in a high-quality maneuver to hand his team the vital point.

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Comoros almost took the lead in the 25th minute after a right wing cross which Zimbabwe goalkeeper failed to control and was missed.

A cagey first half ended With both teams getting a clear cut chance to break the deadlock heading to the break.

Zimbabwe’s forward got into the referee book in the 47th minute for a hard tackle on Comoros player and was shown a yellow.

Six minutes later, he scored the solitary goal of the game.

After conceding, Comoros adoptef a more offensive position and goes all out for the equalizer, leaving space at the back.

Zimbabwe almost punished them as centre back Hativagoni shot from half distance almost went into the goal.