The Zimbabwe national football team, the Warriors, have finally unveiled their 23-man squad for the upcoming Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) in Rabat, Morocco. Coach “Super Mario” has made some tough decisions, leaving out notable players like Brilliant and Munetsi, while drafting in Caps United’s Wadi and promising youngster Chakuchichi.
The squad features experienced players like Arubi, Musona, and Murwira, who are likely preparing for their last dance in Warriors colors. Goalkeeper Martin Mapisa will be looking to prove himself, while Alick Mudimu makes the final list despite having resigned from the team a few years ago.
The Warriors face tough competition, but with the right mindset, they can cause an upset or two. A point against Egypt in the opening game could be the spark they need to believe in themselves. The team’s form in front of goal has been disappointing, but with players like Bonne, Ishmael Wadi, and Tawanda Maswanhise leading the line, they have the potential to change that.
Goalkeepers
- Washington Arubi (Marumo Gallants)
- Elvis Chipezeze (Magesi)
- Martin Mapisa (MWOS FC)
Defenders
- Godknows Murwira (Scottland FC)
- Emmanuel Jalai (Dynamos FC)
- Sean Fusire (Sheffield Wednesday FC)
- Munashe Garananga (FC Copenhagen)
- Gerald Takwara (Al Ittihad Misurata SC, Libya)
- Isheanesu Mauchi (Simba Bhora FC)
- Brandon Galloway (Plymouth Argyle FC)
- Teenage Hadebe (FC Cincinnati)
- Alec Mudimu (Flint Town United)
- Divine Lunga (Mamelodi Sundowns FC)
Midfielders
- Marvelous Nakamba (Luton Town FC)
- Jonah Fabisch (FC Erzgebirg Aue)
- Andrew Rinomhota (Reading FC)
- Prosper Padera (SJK Seinäjoki)
- Tawanda Chirewa (Wolverhampton Wanderers FC)
- Knowledge Musona (Scottland FC)
Forwards
- Bill Antonio (KV Mechelen FC)
- Ishmael Wadi (CAPS United FC)
- Tawanda Maswanhise (Motherwell FC)
- Daniel Msendami (Marumo Gallants FC)
- Prince Dube (Young Africans SC)
- Washington Navaya (TelOne FC)
- Macauley Bonne (Maldon & Tiptree FC)
- Junior Zindoga (TS Galaxy FC)
- Tadiwanashe Chakuchichi (Scottland FC)
Notable omissions include Marshall Munetsi, Walter Musona, Tino Kadewere, Jordan Zemura and Khama Billiat.
