NEW: Moldova-based player included in Warriors squad

Online Reporter

AN unheralded Europe-based defender with UEFA Europa League experience is one of the eight foreign-based players who are set join the Warriors training camp, which will run until the end of the FIFA international break.

Sheriff Tiraspol defender Munashe Garananga (22) is part of a 24-man squad announced by ZIFA on Wednesday afternoon.

Zimbabwe were due to play Botswana in a friendly match on Saturday, but it has since been cancelled.

The SuperSport United trio of veteran keeper Washington Arubi, Ronald Pfumbidzai and Terrence Dzvukamanja are also part of the squad.

A notable absentee is Dynamos’ right-back Emmanuel Jalai.

And Ngezi Platinum Stars only have one player in the squad despite topping the Castle Lager Premier Soccer League table.

“The Zimbabwe Football Association advises all football stakeholders that our planned international friendly match against Botswana has been cancelled due to circumstances beyond our control,” said ZIFA in a statement on Wednesday.

“The association sincerely regrets all inconveniences that this unfortunate development has caused to all our stakeholders.

“The training camp for the Warriors will still go ahead until the end of the international break.”

 

Goalkeepers: Washington Arubi (SuperSport United), Prince Tafiremutsa (Dynamos), Wallace Magalane (FC Platinum)

 

Defenders: Ronald Pfumbidzai (SuperSport United), Peter Muduhwa, Andrew Mbeba (Highlanders), Godknows Murwira (CAPS United), Munashe Garananga (FC Sheriff Tiraspol), Devine Lunga (Golden Arrows), Xolani Ndlovu (Chicken Inn), Frank Makarati (Dynamos)

 

Midfielders: Never Tigere (Ihefu S.C), Tatenda Tavengwa (Venda Football Academy), Tanaka Shandirwa (Dynamos), Brian Banda, Walter Musona (FC Platinum), Phenias Bamusi (CAPS United), Takunda Benhura (Ngezi Platinum Stars), Gerald Bero (Manica Diamonds), Shepherd Mhlanga (Chicken Inn)

 

Forwards: Obriel Chirinda (Bulawayo Chiefs), Knox Mutizwa (Golden Arrows), Terrence Dzvukamanja (SuperSport United), Thandolwenkosi Ngwenya (FC Platinum)