Iharare iconIharareSep 29, 2026 ~4 min source read

Murape urges fair assessment of Warriors after 2-1 loss to DRC, defends Elvis Chipezeze

Former Zimbabwe international Murape Murape says the defeat to DR Congo hurts but warns against singling out goalkeeper Elvis Chipezeze, calling for a team-wide review and patience as the Warriors develop.

‘It hurts’: Murape Murape opens up after Warriors’ DRC defeat

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Murape accepts the 2-1 defeat hurt but wants a full-team analysis rather than blaming the goalkeeper.

He says defensive cover failed when Chipezeze came off his line and that the team lost possession in an advanced area ahead of the second goal.

Murape frames the current Warriors as a new, developing unit and asks supporters to give them time to learn and improve.

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Murape Murape opens up after Warriors' DRC defeat by Paul Zinyoro September 29, 2026 in Local Zimbabwe News, sport 0 Murape Murape. Image via Facebook @murapemurape Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Stay connected via Google News Follow us for the latest travel updates and guides. Zimbabwe Warriors legend Murape Murape has urged fans to remain patient after the Warriors suffered a 2-1 defeat.

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  • However, Murape believes Chipezeze should not carry the blame for the defeat.
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  • However, he stressed that the Warriors are still developing as a team.
  • Zimbabwe lost to the Democratic Republic of Congo in a frustrating match that sparked criticism of goalkeeper Elvis Chipezeze.

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The timing also frustrated Murape because the second goal arrived just before half-time. The former Warriors star instead called for a broader analysis of Zimbabwe's performance. "The Warriors are a new team, still learning each other and developing as a unit," he explained.

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  • That includes the build-up, defensive organisation, positioning and decisions made across the team.
  • Meanwhile, Zimbabwe lost possession in an advanced area before DRC quickly punished the mistake.
  • Murape backs Chipezeze As a result, Murape questioned the decision to single out Chipezeze.
  • "That is why I don't understand the rush to make Elvis Chipezeze the scapegoat," he said.

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He acknowledged that Zimbabwe made mistakes during the match. Murape also discussed the circumstances surrounding both DRC goals. He said Chipezeze needed defensive cover when he came off his line.

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