Zimbabwe name provisional squad for 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers

Zimbabwe head coach Ramon Catala has announced a provisional squad for the two-legged 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying tie against Equatorial Guinea.

The Warriors’ extended selection includes players based domestically and abroad as Zimbabwe prepare for the decisive home-and-away contest.

Goalkeepers

Nelson Chadya (Scotland), Martin Mapisa (Hardrock) and Future Sibanda (ZPC Kariba) have been included among the goalkeeping options.

Defenders

The defensive group consists of Jordan Zemura (Watford), Shane Maroodza (Sarajevo), Kelvin Moyo (Scotland), Peter Muduhwa (Scotland), Emmanuel Jalai (Scotland), Sean Fusire (Sheffield Wednesday), Corbin Mthunzi (Ipswich Town) and Tinotenda Muringai (Hardrock).

Midfielders

Marvellous Nakamba of Panetolikos and Marshall Munetsi of Wolves are named alongside Andy Rinomhota (Reading), Jonah Fabisch (Golden Arrows), Abubakar Moffat (Scotland), Mthokozisi Msebe (Scotland) and Prosper Padera (SJK Seinajoki).

Forwards

The forward list includes Knowledge Musona (Scotland), Walter Musona (Scotland), Mongameli Tshuma (Highlanders), Bill Antonio (KV Mechelen), Tawanda Chirewa (Wolves), Tawanda Maswanhise (Motherwell), Tino Kadewere (Aris Salonica), Thando Ngwenya (Amazulu), Prince Dube (Hardrock), Washington Navaya (Hardrock), Junior Zindoga (TS Galaxy), Leeroy Mavunga (Dynamos), Ishmael Wadi (Caps United) and Daniel Msendami (Marumo Gallants).

The provisional group brings together Zimbabwe-based players and those competing overseas ahead of the two matches against Equatorial Guinea.

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