Zimbabwe head coach, Michael Nees, on Wednesday unveiled a 23-man squad for this month’s 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers against Benin Republic and Nigeria, Afrosport reports.
Nees has called Udinese defender Jordan Zemura, forward Walter Musona, Wolverhampton Wanderers midfielder Marshall Munetsi, and the experienced Knowledge Musona, who makes a return to the national team ranks after retiring in 2022.
The 57-year-old German also included injured captain Marvelous Nakamba in the squad as well as England-based young goalkeeper Marley Tavaziva.
Knowledge Musona returns!
Our Warriors to take on Benin and Nigeria. #bayawabaya🇿🇼 pic.twitter.com/H6IXpnLROU
— Zimbabwe Football Association (@online_zifa) March 12, 2025
The Warriors of Zimbabwe sit bottom of Group C with two points from their opening four games following two draws and two losses.
They will face the Cheetahs of Benin Republic at the Moses Mabhida Stadium in Durban on Thursday, 20 March, before visiting the Godswill Akpabio Stadium in Uyo five days later to take on the Super Eagles.
Full Zimbabwe 23-man Squad
Goalkeepers: Washington Arubi (Marumo Gallants), Marley Tavazia (Brentford), Martin Mapisa (Mwos FC)
Defenders: Jordan Zemura (Udinese), Divine Lunga (Sundowns), Gerald Takwara (Al Minaa SC), Munashe Garananga (FC Copenghagen), Isheanesu Mauchi (Simba Bhora), Peter Muduhwa and Godknows Murwira (Scottland), Emmanuel Jalai (Dynamos)
Midfielders: Marshall Munetsi (Wolves), Andy Rinomhota (Cardiff City), Marvelous Nakamba (Luton Town), Mthokozisi Msebe and Khama Billiat (Scottland), Knowledge Musona (Al-Okhdood), Tawanda Chirewa (Huddersfield Town)
Forwards: Prince Dube (Young Africans), Tawanda Maswanhise (Motherwell), Terrence Dzvukamanja (Supersport), Tymon Machope and Walter Musona (Scottland)
