Zimbabwe National Team: Marinica Names 24-Man Squad for November Friendlies Ahead of AFCON
– Harare
The Zimbabwe Football Association (ZIFA) has officially named a 24-man Warriors squad for the upcoming international friendly matches against Algeria and Qatar, set to be played during the November FIFA window.
The matches form part of the team’s final preparations for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) to be held in Morocco this December.
Newly appointed head coach Marian Marinica, assisted by Kaitano Tembo, has blended European-based stars with local and regional talent in a squad that signals both experience and renewal for the Warriors.
Zimbabwe will first face Algeria on November 13 in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, before travelling to Doha for the second match against Qatar on November 17.
Full Warriors Squad:
Goalkeepers: Washington Arubi (Marumo Gallants), Elvis Chipezeze (Magesi FC), Martin Mapisa (MWOS FC)
Defenders: Gerald Takwara (Al Ittihad Misurata SC), Munashe Garananga (FC Copenhagen), Godknows Murwira (Scottland FC), Emmanuel Jalai (Dynamos FC), Teenage Hadebe (FC Cincinnati), Divine Lunga (Mamelodi Sundowns), Brendan Galloway (Plymouth Argyle)
Midfielders: Jonah Fabisch (Erzgebirge Aue), Tawanda Chirewa (Wolverhampton Wanderers), Marvelous Nakamba (Luton Town), Sean Fusire (Sheffield Wednesday), Prosper Padera (SJK Seinäjoki), Jordan Zemura (Udinese), Daniel Msendami (Marumo Gallants)
Forwards: Knowledge Musona (Scottland FC), Tymon Machope (Scottland FC), Prince Dube (Young Africans SC), Washington Navaya (TelOne FC), Tawanda Maswanhise (Motherwell FC), Bill Antonio (KV Mechelen), Walter Musona (Scottland FC)
Technical Team:
Marian Marinica (Head Coach), Kaitano Tembo (Assistant Coach), Pernel Charles McKop (Goalkeepers Coach), Chikondi Mandalasi (Strength & Conditioning), Abraham Mbaiwa (Fitness Trainer), Ronald Moroka and James Makoni (Analysts).
ZIFA said the friendly matches are part of an ongoing strategy to strengthen team chemistry and assess readiness before the continental showpiece in December.
Issued by: ZIFA Media & Communications Department
The new Warriors head coach Marian Mario Marinica could announce the national team squad today ahead of the scheduled international friendlies against Algeria and Qatar set for next week.
The two games will act as part of Zimbabwe’s preparations for the upcoming 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) finals to be held in Morocco this December.
Football lovers across the country are waiting with keen interest to see which players Marinica is going to select to do duty for the nation under his charge.
His strategy and understanding of local players will come under scrutiny.
Apparently, the Zimbabwe Football Association (ZIFA) President Nqobile Magwizi has expressed confidence in the new Warriors head coach.
Magwizi is on record saying the appointment of Marinica was based on merit and not public opinion.
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