ZIFA announces Squad for Warriors’ November friendlies

The Zimbabwe Football Association (ZIFA) has announced a 24-man squad for the upcoming friendlies against Algeria and Qatar, led by new coach Marian Marinica. The matches are crucial preparations for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) in Morocco, where Zimbabwe is grouped with Egypt, Angola, and South Africa.

The squad includes:

  • Goalkeepers: Washington Arubi, Elvis Chipezeze, Martin Mapisa
  • Defenders: Gerald Takwara, Munashe Garananga, Godknows Murwira, Emmanuel Jalai, Teenage Hadebe, Divine Lunga, Brandon Galloway
  • Midfielders: Jonah Fabisch, Tawanda Chirewa, Marvelous Nakamba, Sean Fusire, Prosper Padera, Jordan Zemura, Daniel Msendami
  • Strikers: Knowledge Musona, Tymon Machope, Prince Dube, Washington Navaya, Tawanda Maswanhise, Bill Antonio, Walter Musona

Notable absentees include Marshall Munetsi and Khama Billiat. The technical team features Kaitano Tembo as assistant coach and Pernel Charles Mckop as goalkeepers’ coach.

John Tanyanyiwa

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