Online ReporterCurtworth Masango in JOHANNESBURG
THE Warriors will face Rwanda in a World Cup qualifier today without key leaders and just playing for their pride.
Suspended captain Marvellous Nakamba will watch from the sidelines at Orlando Stadium, a significant blow for a team anchored at the bottom of their group.
The defensive core is further weakened with central defender Teenage Hadebe and full-back Devine Lunga also ruled out through suspension.
Tino Kadewere and defender Brendan Galloway did not take part in the full session due to knocks.
The match is a statistical formality.
With a meagre four points from seven matches, Zimbabwe anchor the Group C table.
The Warriors are fresh from a 1-0 defeat away to Benin.
However, there is national pride at stake and the need to utilise the match for preparations ahead of the AFCON finals.
Warriors coach Michael Nees will likely introduce Prosper Padera, Marshall Munetsi, Thandolwenkosi Ngwenya in the starting line-up as well with Elvis Chipezeze in goals.
“I think morale is high. Everyone is ready to go again,” said Nakamba.
“We have spoken as a team about the match in Benin and now it’s water under the bridge.
“In football, there’s always another second chance. Luckily enough, we have a match tomorrow, so everyone in the camp is ready to push and support each other.”
