Harare, Zimbabwe — Zimbabwe head coach Michael Nees has unveiled a 23-man squad for the upcoming 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers against Benin Republic and Nigeria.
The Warriors will be without team captain Marvelous Nakamba, who has been ruled out due to injury. Despite his absence, Nees remains optimistic about his squad’s chances as they prepare for two crucial fixtures in Group C.
Zimbabwe will first host Benin Republic at the Moses Mabhida Stadium in Durban on March 20, before facing Nigeria’s Super Eagles five days later at the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium in Uyo.
Currently, the Warriors sit at the bottom of Group C with two points from four matches, making these encounters critical for their qualification hopes.
Full Squad List
Goalkeepers:
– Washington Arubi (Marumo Gallants)
– Marley Tavaziva (Brentford)
– Martin Mapisa (MWOS FC)
Defenders:
– Jordan Zemura (Udinese)
– Divine Lunga (Sundowns)
– Gerald Takwara (Al Minaa SC)
– Munashe Garananga (FC Copenhagen)
– Isheanesu Mauchi (Simba Bhora)
– Peter Muduhwa (Scotland)
– Godknows Murwira (Scotland)
– Emmanuel Jalai (Dynamos)
Midfielders:
– Marshall Munetsi (Wolves)
– Andy Rinomhota (Cardiff City)
– Marvelous Nakamba (Luton Town)
– Tawanda Chirewa (Huddersfield Town)
– Knowledge Musona (Al-Okhdood)
Forwards:
– Prince Dube (Young Africans)
– Tawanda Maswanhise (Motherwell)
– Terrence Dzvukamanja (SuperSport United)
– Tymon Machope (Scotland)
– Walter Musona (Scotland)
With the squad finalized, Zimbabwe will aim to secure their first victory in the qualifiers as they look to climb the Group C standings.
By Enoch Odesola | March 12, 2025
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