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ZIMBABWE youth national team forward Vernon Masara is happy to be back for national duty after the Peterborough star arrived yesterday.
The Young Warriors will play Mali in the CAF Olympic qualifiers in a double header starting at home tomorrow while the return leg is scheduled for next Monday.
The 19-year-old striker believes he will do all his best for the nation as given the opportunity.
Masara, is part of the under-23 team named by coach Marc Sanchez and arrived in the country yesterday and said he is geared up for the Mali match and is really excited by the call-up.
“It feels good to be called to represent your country and I am really looking forward to the match against Mali.
“I am grateful to the support I am getting from this side and at my current club as they always push me to the limit.
“I am just looking forward to enjoy my game and help the team get the best possible result.
“I have adjusted to the camp and I look forward to meet my teammates.
“It is good to play for national team and the atmosphere has been welcoming since day one and I hope to continue working hard and get the recognition.
“We need the game at home so that we improve our chances of qualifying there is a lot of good players who are my teammates and that give us an urge,” said Masara.
