{"id":4846,"date":"2024-10-07T11:42:31","date_gmt":"2024-10-07T11:42:31","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/zimgbcnews.co.zw\/?p=4846"},"modified":"2024-10-07T11:42:33","modified_gmt":"2024-10-07T11:42:33","slug":"nees-names-warriors-squad-for-afcon-2025-qualifiers-against-namibia","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/zimgbcnews.co.zw\/?p=4846","title":{"rendered":"Nees Names Warriors Squad For AFCON 2025 Qualifiers Against Namibia"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><br><br>Sports Reporter<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Warriors Head Coach Michael Nees has officially announced the squad for the upcoming Group J Matchday 3 and 4 AFCON 2025 Qualifiers against Namibia.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The matches are set to take place at Orlando Stadium in South Africa, as both Zimbabwe and Namibia currently lack CAF-certified stadiums for international fixtures.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The first match will be hosted by Namibia on October 10 at 3 PM, followed by Zimbabwe\u2019s return fixture four days later at the same venue.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>&#8220;We are looking forward to these crucial matches,&#8221; Nees stated.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>&#8220;The players have been working hard, and we believe we have a strong squad to compete effectively.&#8221;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Captain Marvelous Nakamba makes a welcome return to the squad after recovering from injury, alongside Divine Lunga, who is also back in action.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>&#8220;Having Nakamba back is a huge boost for us,&#8221; Nees added. &#8220;His experience and leadership will be invaluable on the pitch.&#8221;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To strengthen the forward line, Terrence Dzvukamanja has been selected, while Martin Mapisa joins the goalkeeping ranks. Additionally, Brendan Galloway returns to enhance the defensive options.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>&#8220;We are confident that these players will bring depth and quality to our team,&#8221; Nees remarked.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The following players are set to report for training camp in Johannesburg starting Sunday, October 6:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>GOALKEEPERS:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Washington Arubi (Marumo Gallants)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Marley Tavaziva (Brentford)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Martin Mapisa (Dynamos)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>DEFENDERS:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Divine Lunga (Mamelodi Sundowns)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Gerald Takwara (Al Minaa SC)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Brendan Galloway (Plymouth Argyle)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Munashe Garananga (FC Copenhagen)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Godknows Murwira (Caps United)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Emmanuel Jalai (Dynamos)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Teenage Hadebe (FC Cincinnati)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Jordan Zemura (Udinese)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>MIDFIELDERS:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Marvelous Nakamba (Luton Town)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Marshall Munetsi (Stade de Reims)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Andy Rinomhota (Cardiff City)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Tawanda Chirewa (Derby County)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Brian Banda (FC Platinum)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Richard Hachiro (Ngezi Platinum)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>FORWARDS:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Tinotenda Kadewere (FC Nantes)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Khama Billiat (Yadah FC)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Prince Dube (Young Africans)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Terrence Dzvukamanja (Supersport United)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Tawanda Maswanhise (Motherwell)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Daniel Msendami (Marumo Gallants)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Walter Musona (Simba Bhora)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>As the team prepares for these important qualifiers, Nees emphasized the need for unity and focus. &#8220;Every player has a role to play, and we must work together to achieve our goals,&#8221; he concluded.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Zim GBC News\u00a92024<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Sports Reporter Warriors Head Coach Michael Nees has officially announced the squad for the upcoming Group J Matchday 3 and 4 AFCON 2025 Qualifiers against Namibia. 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