VETERAN goalkeeper Washington Arubi believes Egypt are not invincible and insists the seven-time African champions could easily fall at the National Sports Stadium on Sunday if the Warriors avoid giving them unnecessary respect. Zimbabwe and Egypt clash in a World Cup African Zone Group G qualifier in which the hosts, out of contention for place at the 2014 global soccer showcase in Brazil, have their pride to play for. Arubi was the stand out player when the Warriors almost forced a rare draw against Egypt in Alexandria on March 26, before the visitors fell to a late 2-1 defeat. The University of Pretoria goalkeeper is, however, confident that the Warriors will this time around turn the tables on the Pharaohs and yesterday, challenged his teammates to have the mental strength to face the Egyptians. Egypt, who lead the Group G standings with nine points, eight more than the Warriors are expected to arrive in the capital today and the Pharaohs, who have been the Warriors’ nemesis in such competitions will touch down in Harare with a high profile that includes a record seven African nations titles. They have also previously taken part at the World Cup and the Confederations Cup while the Warriors only have two Nations Cup appearances which ended in the group stages in 2004 in Tunisia and 2006 in Egypt, to show for their 33-year history
Posted on: Thu, 06 Jun 2013 05:37:25 +0000