Zimbabwe women’s hockey team registered their first win at the ongoing Africa Cup of Nations after beating Uganda 5-0.
The tournament, which started on Monday, stretches up to January 23 and is being played in Accra, Ghana.
The win comes as a relief for the Zimbabwe ladies following their 3-0 defeat to defending champions South Africa in their opening match earlier this week.
Youth, Sports, Arts and Recreation minister Kirsty Coventry was recently attacked by different stakeholders following the selection of all white senior women’s hockey team to represent Zimbabwe in the Africa Cup of Nations in Accra, Ghana.
Kisrty congradulated the girls on their win.
“The Zimbabwean Ladies Hockey team beat Uganda 5-0 at Africa Cup of Nations. We are behind you ladies.Congratulations.”
Zimbabwe is drawn in Pool A together with South Africa, Namibia and Uganda, while Pool B contains Nigeria, Kenya, Zambia and the hosts, Ghana.
