The Zimbabwe national handball team suffered a significant setback yesterday at the Chitungwiza Aquatic Complex, falling to a 41-28 defeat against a formidable Zambian side in the ongoing International Handball Federation (IHF) Zone 6 Trophy.

This loss puts Zimbabwe in a must-win situation today as they face South Africa in a make-or-break encounter that will determine their progression to the semifinals of the prestigious tournament.

Despite a spirited effort from the Zimbabwean players, they found the Zambian team too strong on the day. Zambia displayed impressive attacking prowess and solid defense, ultimately securing a comfortable victory. The Zimbabwean team will need to regroup quickly and address their shortcomings if they hope to overcome South Africa in today’s crucial fixture.

In other results from yesterday’s action:

Under-18 Category :

• South Africa convincingly defeated Eswatini with a score of 36-7.
• Lesotho emerged victorious against Namibia, winning 12-3.
• In another U18 match involving Zimbabwe, the junior team also lost to Zambia, with the final score being 24-18. Under-20 Category :
• Malawi secured a 24-19 win over Mozambique in a closely contested match.
• Namibia dominated their game against Lesotho, winning by a significant margin of 33-8.
• South Africa continued their strong showing in the tournament, defeating Eswatini 37-8.

Today’s match between Zimbabwe and South Africa is highly anticipated, with both teams vying for a spot in the semifinals. The Zimbabwean team will need a strong performance in front of their home crowd to overcome the challenge posed by the South African side.

Handball enthusiasts are expected to flock to the Chitungwiza Aquatic Complex to witness this crucial encounter.

Today’s Fixture
0900: Namibia vs Malawi
1200: Mozambique vs Lesotho
1500: Zambia vs Eswatini
1800: Zimbabwe vs South Africa