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Tadious Manyepo
Sports Reporter
THE Zimbabwe Gems go into camp in Harare today in preparation for their historic tour of the United Kingdom.
They are scheduled to participate in the Celtic Cup International Test Series in Scotland early next month.
The first segment, which will be world ranking games, runs from November 1-6 in Cardiff and Glasgow.
This is the first time Zimbabwe have been invited in this highly-rated meet in a clear show of the recognition the Gems are getting.
A strong 28-member provisional squad will converge in the capital to start preparations today.
Team manager, Agnes Chiroodza, said:
“I can confirm that we will start our camp in preparation for the Scotland games tomorrow (today).
“All is basically set for the team to begin the camp and we are very happy and ready to start the business.
“But, that is all I can say for now. I will be in a position to say more once camp starts. So, as for now, I can only say camp will begin tomorrow (today).”
The technical team, led by veteran gaffer Mutsauki, has named an expanded squad with most of those who have done duty for the country on previous assignments part of the crew.
It will be trimmed to 12 players who will travel for the assignment.
Vice-captain Claris Kwaramba and utility Progress Moyo will miss the tour,
But the rest, including captain Felistas Kwangwa, who is now playing in the domestic Rainbow Amateur League for Correctional Queens, are in the set-up.
Regulars Ursula Ndlovu, Beulla Hlongwani, Sharon Bwanali, Takadanaishe Zimusi, Tafadzwa Matura, Tafadzwa Mavango, Thandazile Ndlovu, Nicole Muzanenhamo, Tanaka Makusha and Australia-based Nalani Makunde are part of the cast.
Gems Provisional Squad
Elizabeth Mushore, Felistas Kwangwa, Upenyu Muwango, Takadanaishe Assah Zimusi, Tanaka Makusha, Nicole Muzanenhamo, Gladys Chavapo, Ursla Ndlovu, Thandazile Ndlovu, Blessing Kahari, Mercy Mahuma, Lesibani Munjanji, Tafadzwa Mavango, Tafadzwa Matura, Sharon Bwanali, Nicky Mandeya, Anifa Luya, Thandiwe Mashore, Chipo Shoko, Nobukhosi Ndlovu, Psiscilla Ndlovu, Vigilance Nhanhla, Pamela Muchena, Eshter Kasiku, Beullar Dhaure, Beulla Hlongwani, Gloria Ncube, Nalani Makunde Technical team Ropafadzo Mutsauki (H.Coach) Simbarashe Mlambo (Assistant Coach) Nyembesi Kwava (Physiotherapist) Agnes Chiroodza(Team Manager)
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