Online Reporter
Zimpapers Sports Hub
SIX more Warriors players have injuries or need to be cleared first before getting the green light to train with the rest of the squad in Harare ahead of the AFCON finals set for Morocco this December.
These include Walter Musona, Emmanuel Jalai, Tymon Machope, Junior Makunike, Xolani Ndlovu and Andrew Mbeba.
“Several players were asked to bring their injury radiological investigations, and most complied. The medical team continues to assess every player to ensure fitness for national DUTY,” said Zifa in a statement.
“Because of these injury developments, the technical team will broaden its pool, and some players who were not on the original 55-man list will be added as preparations for AFCON intensify.”
Zifa released the list and details of the players as follows:
- Walter Musona:
He injured his hamstring vs Algeria in Saudi Arabia and did not train ahead of the Qatar match due to pain. He was instructed to bring an ultrasound scan before camp but did not submit it. On Day 1 of the local camp, he was taken for an MRI scan. Official results are pending. Once cleared, he will rejoin the squad.
- Emmanuel Jalai:
He picked up a contusion injury on his right thigh in the match against Triangle. He was released for physiotherapy and will return to camp on Thursday for further assessment by team doctors.
- Tymone Machope:
He reported for camp already nursing an injury and was released after the medical team assessed him and realized he would not make it for AFCON.
- Junior Makunike:
He also arrived carrying an injury and was released after the medical team assessed him and realized that he would not make it for AFCON.
- Xolani Ndlovu:
He sustained an injury on the first day of training and requested to be released to recover.
- Andrew Mbeba:
He sustained an injury in a match against green fuel. The player has had right knee problem which he had not fully recovered from. The medical team recommended a physiotherapy protocol but assessments revealed he would not be available for AFCON.
