Warriors are expecting to proceed to at least the next round of Africa Cup Of Nations [AFCON} competitions scheduled for 9 January next month.
The warriors in previous AFCON competitions have always struggled to proceed to the next stage.
They were knocked out in group stages in 2004, 2006, 2017 and 2019.
However, Bhasera yesterday said the Warriors are well aware of their obligations at AFCON and are preparing accordingly.
“We have to do our job. The best team on the day will win. It’s not always about the stars. It’s all about doing your job and showing commitment. We have to go out there and put in a shift. The result will always take care of itself,” said Bhasera.
“What’s important is to go out there and put on the shift. Even if sometimes you lose as a team, you have to leave everything on the pitch.
“So we are going to do our best. We are not worried about the star-studded teams. We are just going to do our job, which is to work very hard as a team and to encourage each other. That’s exactly what we are going to do and the result will take care of itself.”
Meanwhile, warriors coach Norman Mapeza was excited by the commitment shown by the players in the first two days of training.
“So far so good. As you are aware we started our training session yesterday (Sunday). All the guys are here now save for Teenage Hadebe.
“I think he is having some family problems but everybody else is here. I am happy with what I have seen so far. I just hope we keep working as we prepare for the trip to Cameroon.
“I don’t want to talk much about what is going to happen in Cameroon because we are still training. We still have about 10-12 days left. I think when all the guys are here it will be much easier to see where we can be in terms of our progression at the tournament.
“Some of these guys are new in the national team so we need time. We have arranged some training games over there as well. So it will be much about combinations and the tactical part of the game in the last 10 days of preparations,” said Mapeza.
Warriors, build-up suffered a big blow following the withdrawal of key players such as Marvelous Nakamba, Marshall Munetsi and newboy Brendan Galloway due to injuries. Khama Billiat, also made himself unavailable for selection after announcing his retirement from international football recently. England-based defender Tendayi Darikwa also excused himself citing personal reasons.
Nevertheless, Zimbabwe will face a difficult opener against Africa’s top-ranked team Senegal, on January 10.
They will also have a date against a Guinea side teeming with overseas-based players in the group.
