adminmost seasoned members of the squad after playing for the team during the Cosafa Metropolitan Under-20 Championship in Botswana last year.
By virtue of their previous exposure, the two defenders are expected to be the driving force behind team today as the Young Warriors hope to utilise home advantage in this first leg.
National Under-20 team manager Lloyd Chinawa yesterday said, “We had to assemble a new team but at least there are four players who have played for the youth teams before.
Zimbabwe Squad
Goalkeepers: Tonderai Maiunga, Roderick Madzongwe
Defenders: Cris Ncube, Elvis Moyo, Kevin Moyo, Kuda Mahachi, Willard Kalongonda, Vincent Mbira
Midfielders: Farai Madora, Ndobizitha Masiku, Tatenda Dzumbunu, Brian Fife, Elton Dzirombiro, Munyaradzi Chiwara
Strikers: Edmore Tsuro, Knox Mtizwa, Farai Mupisira, Pritchard Ntini
Botswana squad:
Kago Segokgo (BMC), Moruti (Santos), Baoleni (TAFIC), Tshepo Mokotedi (Tlokweng United), Moshe Gaolaolwe (Lobatse Stars), Tshwanelo Mojanaga (Lobatse Stars), Mbaiwa (Delta Winds), Baemedi Rasuping (Matebejana), Entle Bakwena (Lobatse Stars), Wongare Kaekwe (Township Rollers), Langa Mabuli (Notwane), Kabelo Seakanyeng (BDF XI), Eric Molefhi (Mochudi Centre Chiefs), Buyani Kgomotso (Santos), Mathe (Santos), Mpho Kgaswane (Santos), Kenalemang (GU), Kgosietsile Shadreck (GU), Moatlhodi Sam (Hotspurs).
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