The Mighty Warriors who will represent Zimbabwe at upcoming Olympic Games in Rio De Janeiro have been urged to make the nation proud by President Robert Mugabe.

The President was speaking at the official send off for the athletes that are set to compete at the Games next month.

“The nation is behind your urged President Mugabe. To use you are heroes and heroines. We expect good results added the President.

The Mighty Warriors are the first Zimbabwean football team to participate at the Olympics and together with South Africa will represent the continent on the global stage.

Zimbabwe is in Group F and will come up against Canada, Australia and Germany while South Africa is Group E alongside Brazil, Sweden and China.

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