Marian Marinica names 51-man provisional Warriors squad for 2025 AFCON
Warriors head coach Marian Mario Marinica has unveiled a 51-man provisional squad for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations as Zimbabwe intensifies preparations for its return to the continental showpiece.
The expanded list marks Marinica’s first major squad announcement since taking charge earlier this month, and it comes just weeks before the tournament kicks off on 21 December in Morocco. The Warriors will face Egypt, Angola and South Africa in Group C.
Zimbabwe opens its campaign against Egypt’s Pharaohs on 22 December at the Grand Stade d’Agadir, with kick-off at 7pm CAT. The team then travels to Marrakech for a Boxing Day meeting with Angola on 26 December, before closing the group phase against neighbours South Africa on 29 December.
The most eye-catching decision is the exclusion of Khama Billiat, who has now missed all three squads under Marinica—including the recent friendlies against Algeria and Qatar. In contrast, Macauley Bonne has been recalled to a Warriors provisional squad for the first time since 2022, signalling a potential return for the England-based striker.
PROVISIONAL SQUAD
Washington Arubi
Martin Mapisa
Elvis Chipezeze
Godknows Murwira
Emmanuel Jalai
Isheanesu Anselmo Mauchi
John Gerald Tungamirai Takwara
Munashe Peter Garananga
Teenage Lingani Hadebe
Brendan Joel Zibusiso Galloway
Jordan Bhekithemba Zemura
Jonah Reinhard Fabisch
Thandolwenkosi Methuseli Ngwenya
Daniel Msendami
Bill Leeroy Antonio
Tawanda Jethro Maswanhise
Walter Tatenda Musona
Tymon Machope
Tawanda Blessing Chirewa
Marshall Nyasha Munetsi
Marvelous Nakamba
Prince Mpumelelo Dube
Divine Xolile Lunga
Prosper Padera
Sean Sheunesu Fusire
Andrew Farai Rinomhota
Terrence Dzvukamanja
Washington Gift Navaya
Macauley Bonne
Nelson Tapiwa Chadya
Donovan Fungai Benard
Kevin Njabulo Moyo
Peter Muduhwa
Andrew Kabila Mbeba
Albert Manenji
Xolani Ndlovu
Abubakar Moffat
Junior Makunike
Kingsley Mureremba
Joseph Tulani
Mthokozisi Msebe
Nigel Elfas Matinha
Ishmael Wadi
Emmanuel Tafadzwa Ziocha
Billy Vheremu
Obriel Chirinda
Junior Zindoga
Alec Mudimu
Tadiwa Joshua Chakuchichi
Webster Tanaka Tafa
Knowledge Musona