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Last Updated: Friday, 9 January, 2004, 10:00 GMT
Song for the Warriors
Steve Vickers
BBC Sport, Harare

Anslem Douglas (in dark glasses) with Zimbabwe fans
The jury may still be out on whether Zimbabwe have what it takes to make an impact at Tunisia 2004, but the Warriors have a strong case to argue that they have the most impressive Nations Cup song.

"Warriors In Control" is written and performed by Anslem Douglas, the man who wrote the Grammy award-winning "Who Let the Dogs Out".

Douglas, a Trinidadian living in Canada, has made his first ever visit to Africa to launch "Warriors In Control", a high-energy stadium song.

He was asked to write a song for the Warriors by the team's new kit sponsors L-Sporto.

I think the team has the ability to bring the cup home
Anslem Douglas
"It means a lot to me. I've been told how huge the Nations Cup is, so it's an honour to be involved," Douglas told BBC Sport.

Although he may be best known for light-hearted music, Douglas said that his visit to Zimbabwe is likely to inspire some more serious songs.

"I'm going to do a lot of writing in the next couple of months, there's a lot of things heavy on my heart from the few days I've spent here."

But will the musical boost propel the Warriors beyond the group stage of the Nations Cup?

Although he may not be the best person to assess the team's chances, Douglas said he was confident Zimbabwe would do well.

"To be honest, I'm not a big football fan as I'm more into basketball, but I think the team has the ability to bring the cup home, and I'm not just saying that because I wrote the song!"


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