Warriors Arrive in Durban Ahead of World Cup Qualifiers — Assistant Coach Steps Down, Maswanhise a Doubt After Late Injury Scare
The local contingent of the Zimbabwe Warriors has safely landed in Durban, South Africa, as preparations intensify for the upcoming 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers.
The Warriors are expected to be joined soon by foreign-based stars jetting in from their clubs across the world — including key players from England, Italy, Germany, and South Africa.
However, the camp has been rocked by two major developments:
Assistant coach Takesure Chiragwi has tendered his resignation, following disciplinary issues during a recent domestic league fixture.
Tawanda Maswanhise is now a doubt for the clash after picking up a late knock while playing for Motherwell away at Celtic on Sunday. He was seen walking normally after the match, but medical checks will determine his availability for national duty. The onfire youngster made an assist for his team.
Despite these setbacks, spirits remain high in camp. The players are determined to make a strong statement against South Africa and Lesotho as they look to build a strong team after a dismal campaign in their chase for the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifications.
Zimbabwe Warriors Squad
Goalkeepers:
Washington Arubi (Marumo Gallants, South Africa)
Elvis Chipezeze (Magesi, South Africa)
Martin Mapisa (Moors World of Sport FC)
Defenders:
Brandon Galloway (Plymouth Argyle, England)
Munashe Garananga (FC Copenhagen, Denmark)
Teenage Hadebe (FC Cincinnati, USA)
Emmanuel Jalai (Dynamos)
Divine Lunga (Mamelodi Sundowns, South Africa)
Godknows Murwira (Scottland)
Gerald Takwara (Al Ittihad Misurata, Libya)
Jordan Zemura (Udinese, Italy)
Midfielders:
Tawanda Chirewa (Wolverhampton Wanderers, England)
Jonah Fabisch (Erzgebirg Aue, Germany)
Marshall Munetsi (Wolverhampton Wanderers, England)
Knowledge Musona (Scottland)
Marvelous Nakamba (Luton Town, England)
Strikers:
Bill Antonio (KV Mechelen, Belgium)
Khama Billiat (Scottland)
Prince Dube (Young Africans, Tanzania)
Terrence Dzvukamanja (Scottland)
Tawanda Maswanhise (Motherwell, Scotland)
Walter Musona (Scottland)
Thando Ngwenya (AmaZulu, South Africa)