Marshall Munetsi reacts to his exclusion from Zimbabwe’s squad for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations, expressing disappointment and confusion over the decision.
The Wolverhampton midfielder says the news hurts him deeply, especially after his club updated the Zimbabwe Football Association on his positive recovery following a recent injury.
Munetsi explains that he always treats national-team duty as the highest honour of his career.
He says he dreamed of representing the Warriors at the upcoming continental tournament and hoped to return in time to contribute.
His club assured the Federation that his rehabilitation progressed well and even offered additional medical support to speed up his readiness for AFCON 2025.
He says he expected further communication from the national-team setup but received none.
According to him, the silence created space for speculation and left him without clarity on why the technical team took this decision.
He emphasises that the lack of explanation made the situation even more difficult to accept.
Despite the disappointment, Munetsi insists that he will not allow frustration to damage his relationship with the national team.
He stands firmly behind the squad and says he respects the coach’s choices.
He promises full support to the selected players and urges fans to rally behind the Warriors as they prepare for the tournament.
Munetsi closes his message with a strong declaration of patriotism.
He says he will always stay ready to answer the call of his country whenever the opportunity returns, and he maintains unwavering belief in the team’s potential.
