By Judith Matanire
In preparation for the upcoming FIFA World Cup qualifiers against Lesotho and South Africa, Head Coach Jairos Tapera has finalized the Warriors squad.
The players are set to convene in Johannesburg on Sunday June 2, as they gear up for the crucial matches ahead.
Under the #Bayawabaya🇿🇼 banner, Tapera has assembled a formidable team, with a mix of experienced players and promising talents across various clubs:
*Goalkeepers:* Bernard Donovan (Chicken Inn) Martin Mapisa (Dynamos FC) Godfrey Chitsumba (Manica Diamonds)
*Defenders:* Gerald Takwara (Ohod FC), Teenage Hadebe (Konyaspor), Brendan Galloway (Plymouth Argyle), Munashe Garananga (KV Mecheleen), Andrew Mbeba (Highlanders), Godknows Murwira (Caps United) Shane Maroodza (Huddersfield) and Devine Lunga (Mamelodi Sundowns)
*Midfielders:* Marshall Munetsi (Stade de Reims), Andy Rinomhota (Rotherham United), Jordan Zemura (Udinese), Walter Musona (Simba Bhora), Daniel Msendami (Jwaneng Galaxy), Tivonge Rushesha (Reading), Joey Phuthi (Sheffield Wednesday) and Tawanda Maswanhise (Leicester City).
*Forwards:* Tinotenda Kadewere (FC Nantes), Tawanda Chirewa (Wolverhampton Wanderers), Douglas Mapfumo (Polokwane City) and Tymon Machope (Simba Bhora).
With a blend of local and international talent, the Warriors aim to secure vital points in their quest for World Cup qualification.
Fans eagerly anticipate the team’s performance as they represent Zimbabwe on the global stage. *Nhau/Indaba*