2025 AFCON: Zimbabwe coach Marian Marinica announces preliminary 55-man squad ahead of tourney

Zimbabwean coach Marian Marinica has unveiled a 55-man preliminary squad ahead of next month’s 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON).

The Romanian tactician made notable omissions, leaving out some established names as he looks to shape his team for the continental tournament.

Zimbabwe has been drawn in Group B alongside Angola, Egypt, and South Africa.

Preliminary squad:

Goalkeepers: Washington Arubi, Martin Mapisa, Elvis Chipezeze, Godknows Murwira, Emmanuel Jalai, Isheanesu Anselmo Mauchi, John Gerald Tungamirai Takwara, Munashe Peter Garananga, Teenage Hadebe, Brendan Joel Zibusiso Galloway

Defenders: Jordan Bhekithemba Zemura, Jonah Reinhard Fabisch, Thandolwenkosi Methuseli Ngwenya, Daniel Msendamil, Bill Leeroy Antonio, Tawanda Jethro Maswanhise, Walter Tatenda Musona, Tymon Machope, Tawanda Blessing Chirewa

Midfielders: Marshall Munetsi, Marvelous Nakamba, Prince Mpumelelo Dube, Divine Xolile Lunga, Prosper Padera, Sean Sheunesu Fusire, Andrew Farai Rinomhota, Terrence Dzvukamanja, Washington Gift Navaya, Bonne Macauley, Nelson Tapiwa Chadya, Donovan Fungai Benard, Kevin Njabulo Moyo

Forwards: Peter Muduhwa, Andrew Kabila Mbeba, Albert Manenji, Xolani Ndlovu, Abubakar Moffat, Junior Makunike, Kingsley Mureremba, Joseph Tulani, Mthokozisi Msebe, Nigel Elfas Matinha, Ishmael Wadi, Emmanuel Tafadzwa Ziocha, Billy Vheremu, Obriel Chirinda, Junior Zindoga, Alec Mudimu, Tadiwa Joshua Chakuchichi, Webster Tanaka Tafa, Knowledge Musona

Marinica’s squad sets the stage for Zimbabwe’s AFCON campaign, with the coach expected to finalize the roster in the weeks leading up to the tournament.