Online Reporter
Innocent Kurira,Zimpapers Sports Hub
VICE-captain Marshall Munetsi and veteran forward Khama Billiat are the most notable absentees from the Warriors squad announced for the upcoming international friendlies against Algeria and Qatar.
The Zimbabwe Football Association (ZIFA) on Thursday unveiled a 24-man squad that will take part in the matches scheduled for the November FIFA international window, as the Warriors continue preparations for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifiers.
Despite the absence of key figures, the team features a blend of experienced internationals and promising young players plying their trade both locally and abroad.
ZIFA confirmed that the friendly fixtures are meant to give head coach Marian Marinica and his technical team an opportunity to fine-tune tactics and assess squad depth ahead of competitive fixtures next year.
Full Warriors Squad
Goalkeepers:
Washington Arubi (Marumo Gallants FC), Elvis Chipezeze (Magesi FC), Martin Mapisa (MWOS FC)
Defenders:
Gerald Takwara (Al Ittihad Misurata SC, Libya), Munashe Garananga (FC Copenhagen), Godknows Murwira (Scottland FC), Emmanuel Jalai (Dynamos FC), Teenage Hadebe (FC Cincinnati), Divine Lunga (Mamelodi Sundowns FC), Brandon Galloway (Plymouth Argyle FC)
Midfielders
Jonah Fabisch (FC Erzgebirge Aue), Tawanda Chirewa (Wolverhampton Wanderers FC), Marvelous Nakamba (Luton Town FC), Sean Fusire (Sheffield Wednesday FC), Prosper Padera (SJK Seinäjoki), Jordan Zemura (Udinese), Daniel Msendami (Marumo Gallants FC)
Strikers
Knowledge Musona (Scottland FC), Tymon Machope (Scottland FC), Prince Dube (Young Africans SC), Washington Navaya (TelOne FC), Tawanda Maswanhise (Motherwell FC), Bill Antonio (KV Mechelen FC), Walter Musona (Scottland FC)
Technical Team
Head Coach: Marian Marinica
Assistant Coach: Kaitano Tembo
Goalkeepers’ Coach: Pernel Charles Mckop
Strength & Conditioning Coach: Chikondi Mandalasi
Fitness Trainer: Abraham Mbaiwa
Analysts: Ronald Dumisani Moroka, James Makoni
Bongani Ndlovu