Callisto Pasuwa has become only the third Zimbabwe coach to help the Warriors to qualify for the African Cup of Nations, and naturally he is ecstatic with the achievement.
The Southern African country beat Malawi 3-0 in their 2017 AFCON qualifier in Harare on Sunday and, coupled with Guinea going down 1-0 against Swaziland, it means they have won Group L.
The win moved the Warriors to 11 points and, although Swaziland are only three behind with both teams still having one game to play, the King’s Shield can no longer to overtake them as Zimbabwe won the mini head-to-head.
It means Pasuwa becomes only the third coach to lead the country to Africa’s continental showpiece, joining the likes of Sunday Chidzambwa (2004) and Charles Mhlauri (2006) on the list.
“It’s one thing I wanted as a coach,” the elated Pasuwa is quoted as saying by herald.co.zw. “The players wanted it as well and congratulations to everyone.
“Of course, this is something that definitely enhances my curriculum vitae as a coach and it’s a good platform for the players as well to showcase their talents.
“Qualifying for the AFCON tournament is something that I have always held in my dreams and it’s good to be one of those few coaches to lead Zimbabwe to the AFCON finals.”
