Tinaye Agere
Tadious Manyepo in JOHANNESBURG, South Africa
WOLVES star Tawanda Chirewa has been handed a starting berth in the Warriors squad to face Lesotho in a 2026 World Cup qualifier at Orlando Stadium this afternoon.
Chirewa, who missed Wednesday’s training sessions after flying back to Zimbabwe to collect his passport, has been handed the play-maker role by coach Jairos Tapera.
He will play behind centre-forward Tino Kadewere with Jordan Zemura and Daniel Msendami occupying the wings in a 4-3-3 structure.
Chirewa is joined in midfield roles by captain Marshall Munetsi and Andy Rinomhota.
Andrew Mbeba will play right wing-back, while Devine Lunga takes post on the left side of the defence.
Gerald Takwara and Teenage Hadebe twin at central defence, while Donovan Bernard will be between the posts.
Warriors Starting 11 against Lesotho
Donovan Benard, Andrew Mbeba, Gerald Takwara, Teenage Hadebe, Devine Lunga, Marshall Munetsi, Andy Rinomhota, Tawanda Chirewa, Jordan Zemura, Daniel Msendami, Tino Kadewere
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