The Zimbabwe Football Association has announced its squad for the upcoming HOLLYWOODBETS COSAFA Cup 2025, set to take place from June 4–15 in Bloemfontein, South Africa.
With senior team coach Michael Nees committed to international friendlies in Morocco against Burkina Faso and Niger (June 6 and 10), the national Under-20 coach Simon Marange will take charge of the COSAFA Cup squad.
Zimbabwe is drawn in Group A alongside hosts South Africa, Mauritius, and Mozambique, and will kick off their campaign against Mauritius on June 4.
Below is the full squad selected for the tournament:
Zimbabwe COSAFA Cup 2025 Squad
Goalkeepers:
Martin Mapisa (MWOS)
Joseph Kaunda (Manica Diamonds)
Tatenda Chikohwero (Ngezi Platinum)
Defenders:
Tashinga Mashonganyika (Ngezi Platinum)
Allan Chapinduka (TelOne FC)
Simbarashe Takaedza (TelOne FC)
Andrew Mbeta (Highlanders) – Captain
Arter Kaseke (Ngezi Platinum)
Kurainashe Musanhi (Crystal Palace)
Midfielders:
Prosper Padera (SJK Seinajoki, Finland)
Menzi Mazwi (Birmingham City, England)
Vusa Ngwenya (Dynamos)
Junior Makunike (Simba Bhora)
Nisbert Muzenda (Ngezi Platinum)
Prince Ndlovu (Highlanders)
Kennedy Mupomba (Chelmsford FC, England)
Calvin Chigara (TelOne FC)
Forwards:
Tinotenda Meke (Simba Bhora)
Mafios Chiweta (Highlanders)
Tanaka Munemo (Ngezi Platinum)
Thando Ngwenya (FC Platinum)
Tanaka Cherera (Bury FC, England)
Denzel Mapuwa (Green Fuel)
Technical Team:
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Head Coach: Simon Marange
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Assistant Coach: Joel Lupahla
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Goalkeeper Coach: Chenjerai Dube
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Fitness Coach: Jimmy Tigere
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Analyst: Tatenda Munyaradzi
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Team Doctor: Nyasha Banga
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Physiotherapist: Anotidaishe Dube