Zimbabwe have unveiled a 23-man squad for his or her essential 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers towards Benin and Nigeria later this month, Soccernet.ng stories.
The Warriors, who’ve by no means certified for a World Cup, at present sit backside of Group C with two factors from two video games.
Their marketing campaign resumes towards Benin on March 20 earlier than they tackle Nigeria 5 days later, aiming to revive their qualification hopes.
Head coach Michael Nees has recalled former captain Data Musona, whereas a number of gamers based mostly in Europe and South Africa have additionally made the squad.
Musona returns as Zimbabwe name up stars from England, Italy, and South Africa
Veteran ahead Musona, at present taking part in for Saudi membership Al-Okhdood, headlines the record, whereas Marshall Munetsi of Premier League facet Wolverhampton Wanderers and Cardiff Metropolis’s Andy Rinomhota strengthen the midfield.
Luton City’s Marvelous Nakamba additionally makes the squad, alongside Huddersfield City’s Tawanda Chirewa.
Zimbabwe’s defence options Udinese left-back Jordan Zemura, FC Copenhagen’s Munashe Garananga, and Divine Lunga of Mamelodi Sundowns. Brentford teen Marley Tavaziva joins Washington Arubi (Marumo Gallants) and Martin Mapisa (MWOS FC) because the goalkeeping choices.
In assault, Warriors boss Nees has named Younger Africans’ Prince Dube, Motherwell’s Tawanda Maswanhise, and Supersport United’s Terrence Dzvukamanja.
The total squad additionally contains: Gerald Takwara (Al Minaa SC), Isheanes Mauchi (Simba Bhora), Peter Muduhwa (Scotland), Godknows Murwira (Scotland), Emmanuel Jalai (Dynamos), Mihood, and Tymon Machope (Scotland).
— Zimbabwe Soccer ⚽️ (@zim_football) March 12, 2025
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Warriors set for Benin and Nigeria assessments
Zimbabwe will face Benin on the Moses Mabhida Stadium in Durban, South Africa, earlier than travelling to Uyo, Nigeria, for his or her conflict with the Tremendous Eagles on the Godswill Akpabio Worldwide Stadium on March 25.
In the meantime, Nigeria boss Eric Chelle has additionally named his squad, with reigning African Footballer of the Yr Victor Osimhen and Atalanta’s Ademola Lookman main the assault.
Captain William Troost-Ekong is included, together with England-based stars Alex Iwobi, Calvin Bassey, Ola Aina, and Wilfred Ndidi.
The Tremendous Eagles, who sit fifth in Group C with three factors, will play Rwanda earlier than assembly Zimbabwe as they appear to get their qualification marketing campaign again on observe.
With each groups in determined want of factors, the upcoming fixtures might show decisive in shaping the highway to the 2026 World Cup.
