Zimbabwe’s coach, Michael Nees, unveiled a 23-man squad for crucial World Cup qualifiers against Benin Republic and Nigeria. Key players on the list include Jordan Zemura, Marshall Munetsi, and Walter Musona, who returns after retirement. Captain Marvelous Nakamba is sidelined due to injury. Zimbabwe is currently last in Group C with two points from four matches.
Zimbabwe’s head coach, Michael Nees, has announced a 23-man squad for the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers. The team is set to compete against Benin Republic and Nigeria. Notable players selected include Udinese defender Jordan Zemura, Wolverhampton Wanderers’ midfielder Marshall Munetsi, and veteran forward Walter Musona, who returns after retiring in 2022.
However, key player and captain Marvelous Nakamba will not participate due to injury. The Warriors will first face the Cheetahs of Benin Republic at Moses Mabhida Stadium in Durban on March 20. Following this match, they will play against Nigeria’s Super Eagles away at the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium in Uyo on March 25.
Zimbabwe finds itself at the bottom of Group C, currently holding only two points from four matches. This situation emphasizes the importance of the upcoming fixtures for the team’s qualification hopes.
Zimbabwe’s announcement of the squad for the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers highlights the inclusion of key players and the return of Walter Musona. The team, currently struggling at the bottom of Group C, faces crucial matches against Benin Republic and Nigeria. The absence of captain Marvelous Nakamba due to injury underscores the challenges ahead for the Warriors as they seek to improve their standings.
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