Warriors AFCON 2025 provisional squad announced

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

Notable 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

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