Zimbabwean coach Michael Knees has named it’s strong squad ahead of the World Cup Qualifiers 2026 against Benin and Rwanda.<\/p>\n
Regular players like Khama Billiat and Marley Tavaziva will miss out through injury while Andy Rinomhota is finalising move to a new club.<\/p>\n
Zimbabwe is in group C with South Africa leading with 13, Rwanda 8, Benini 8, Nigeria 7, Lesotho 6 and Zimbabwe with 4 at the bottom.<\/p>\n
The games will be played on September 5 and 9 respectively.<\/p>\n
GOALKEEPERS<\/p>\n
1. Washington Arubi, Marumo Gallants<\/p>\n
2. Elvis Chipeseze, Magesi<\/p>\n
3. Martin Mapisa, MWOS<\/p>\n
DEFENDERS<\/p>\n
4. Gerald Takwara, Al Minaa<\/p>\n
5. Munashe Garananga, FC Copenhagen<\/p>\n
6. Teenage Hadebe, FC Cincinnati<\/p>\n
7. Brandon Galloway, Plymouth Argyle<\/p>\n
8. Godknows Murwira, Scottland FC<\/p>\n
9. Emanuel uel Jalai, Dynamos FC<\/p>\n
10. Jordan Zemura, Udinese Calcio<\/p>\n
11. Divine Lunga, Mamelodi Sundowns<\/p>\n
MIDFIELDERS<\/p>\n
12. Marshall Munetsi, Wolves<\/p>\n
13. Marvelous Nakamba, Luton Town<\/p>\n
14. Jonah Fabisch, FC Erzgebirg Aue<\/p>\n
15. Sean Fusire, Sheffield Wednesday<\/p>\n
16. Prosper Padera, SJK (Finland)<\/p>\n
17. Tawanda Chirewa, Wolves<\/p>\n
18. Knowledge Musona, Scottland FC<\/p>\n
FORWARDS<\/p>\n
19. Terrence Dzukamanja, Scottland FC<\/p>\n
20. Bill Antonio, KV Mechelen<\/p>\n
21. Tawanda Maswanhise, FC Motherwell<\/p>\n
22. Walter Musona, Scottland FC<\/p>\n
23. Tino Kadewere, Aris Saloniki<\/p>\n
24. Thando Ngwenya, Amazulu<\/p>\n
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