The Zimbabwe Senior Men’s National Team, also known as the Warriors, has announced a 55-member provisional squad for the TotalEnergies Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) 2025 in Morocco. The team, led by new coach Marian “Mario” Marinica, aims to qualify for the group stage for the first time. Initially, a 51-member squad had been announced, but later four additions were roped in. The tournament runs from December 21 to January 18, 2026.
Warriors Coach, Marian “Mario” Marinica
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Book NowNotable Players in the provisional squad include:
- Goalkeepers: Washington Arubi, Martin Mapisa
- Defenders: Elvis Chipezeze, Godknows Murwira, Teenage Lingani Hadebe
- Midfielders: Marvelous Nakamba, Marshall Nyasha Munetsi
- Forwards: Macauley Bonne, Walter Tatenda Musona, Knowledge Musona
The squad will be trimmed to 28 players for the tournament, with the Confederation of African Football covering expenses for 23 players. The Warriors will face Egypt, Angola, and South Africa in the group stage, with their campaign starting on December 22 against North Africa giants, Egypt.
Here is the team list:
1. Washington Arubi
2. Martin Mapisa
3. Elvis Chipezeze
4. Godknows Murwira
5. Emmanuel Jalai
6. Isheanesu Anselmo Mauchi
7. John Gerald Tungamirai Takwara
8. Munashe Peter Garananga
9. Teenage Lingani Hadebe
10. Brendan Joel Zibusiso Galloway
11. Jordan Bhekithemba Zemura
12. Jonah Reinhard Fabisch
13. Thandolwenkosi Methuseli Ngwenya
14. Daniel Msendami
15. Bill Leeroy Antonio
16. Tawanda Jethro Maswanhise
17. Walter Tatenda Musona
18. Tymon Machope
19. Tawanda Blessing Chirewa
20. Marshall Nyasha Munetsi
21. Marvelous Nakamba
22. Prince Mpumelelo Dube
23. Divine Xolile Lunga
24. Prosper Padera
25. Sean Sheunesu Fusire
26. Andrew Farai Rinomhota
27. Terrence Dzvukamanja
28. Washington Gift Navaya
29. Bonne Macauley
30. Nelson Tapiwa Chadya
31. Donovan Fungai Benard
32. Kevin Njabulo Moyo
33. Peter Muduhwa
34. Andrew Kabila Mbeba
35. Albert Manenji
36. Xolani Ndlovu
37. Abubakar Moffat
38. Junior Makunike
39. Kingsley Mureremba
40. Joseph Tulani
41. Mthokozisi Msebe
42. Nigel Elfas Matinha
43. Ishmael Wadi
44. Emmanuel Tafadzwa Ziocha
45. Billy Vheremu
46. Obriel Chirinda
47. Junior Zindoga
48. Alec Mudimu
49. Tadiwa Joshua Chakuchichi
50. Webster Tanaka Tafa
51. Knowledge Musona
52. Ishmael Nyanhi
53. Wilfred Madzungu
54. Junior Jarrison Selemani
55. Genius Hute
