Betterbrands Gold has announced a major sponsorship deal worth US$80,000 with the Zimbabwe Football Association (ZIFA), becoming the Official Kit Sponsor for the Warriors’ 2025 AFCON Qualification Campaign. This partnership will provide the national team with training, travel, leisure, and matchday apparel as they compete in Group J against Cameroon, Namibia, and Kenya.
The deal was confirmed by ZIFA in a statement on X, highlighting Betterbrands Gold’s growing involvement in sports sponsorship, which includes supporting both Scotland Football Club and Bulawayo giants Highlanders Football Club.
The sponsorship underscores Betterbrands Gold’s commitment to elevating Zimbabwean football as the Warriors aim for success on the continental stage. The agreement also includes plans to release replica jerseys at a later date, further engaging fans and supporting the team.
As the Warriors prepare for the AFCON 2025 qualifiers, new head coach Michael Nees has announced his squad for the crucial matches against Kenya and Cameroon, set to take place in September.
Warriors Fixtures for 2025 AFCON Qualifiers:
- Matchday 1: Kenya vs Zimbabwe (2-10 September)
- Matchday 2: Zimbabwe vs Cameroon (2-10 September)
- Matchday 3: Namibia vs Zimbabwe (7-15 October)
- Matchday 4: Zimbabwe vs Namibia (7-15 October)
- Matchday 5: Zimbabwe vs Kenya (11-19 November)
- Matchday 6: Cameroon vs Zimbabwe (11-19 November)
The top two teams from the group will qualify for the 2025 AFCON in Morocco.
Warriors Squad for September Qualifiers:
Goalkeepers:
- Washington Arubi (Marumo Gallants)
- Marley Tavaziva (Brentford)
- Bernard Donovan (Chicken Inn)
Defenders:
- Gerald Takwara (Al Minaa SC)
- Brendan Galloway (Plymouth Argyle)
- Munashe Garananga (FC Copenhagen)
- Andrew Mbeba (Highlanders)
- Godknows Murwira (Caps United)
- Emmanuel Jalai (Dynamos)
- Teenage Hadebe
Midfielders:
- Marshall Munetsi (Stade de Reims)
- Andy Rinomhota (Cardiff City)
- Jordan Zemura (Udinese)
- Walter Musona (Simba Bhora)
- Daniel Msendami (Marumo Gallants)
- Brian Banda (FC Platinum)
- Tawanda Maswanhise (Motherwell)
- Richard Hachiro (Ngezi Platinum)
- Tawanda Chirewa (Wolverhampton Wanderers)
Forwards:
- Tinotenda Kadewere (FC Nantes)
- Douglas Mapfumo (Polokwane City)
- Prince Dube (Young Africans)
- Obriel Chirinda (Ngezi Platinum)
Technical Team:
- Head Coach: Michael Nees
- Assistant Coach: Takesure Chiragwi
- Goalkeepers Coach: Pernel McKop
- Fitness Trainer: Abraham Mbaiwa
- Performance Analyst: James Makoni
- Team Doctor: Nick Munyonga
- Physiotherapist: Steve Hungwe
- Masseur: Lennon Gwara
- Team Manager: Shariff Mussa
This squad will lead Zimbabwe’s quest to secure a spot in the prestigious tournament, backed by Betterbrands Gold’s crucial support.
