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 group combines locally based players with members of the Zimbabwean diaspora as the team prepares for the decisive fixtures.

Goalkeepers

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

Defenders

The defensive selection features Jordan Zemura of Watford, Shane Maroodza of Sarajevo and Kelvin Moyo, Peter Muduhwa and Emmanuel Jalai, who are all listed with Scotland.

Sean Fusire, who plays for Sheffield Wednesday, Corbin Mthunzi of Ipswich Town and Tinotenda Muringai of Hardrock complete the defenders in Catala’s provisional group.

Midfielders

Marvellous Nakamba has been selected from Panetolikos, while Marshall Munetsi and Tawanda Chirewa represent Wolves in the squad.

The midfield options also include Andy Rinomhota (Reading), Jonah Fabisch (Golden Arrows), Abubakar Moffat (Scotland), Mthokozisi Msebe (Scotland) and Prosper Padera (SJK Seinajoki).

Forwards

The largest section of the provisional list is made up of forwards.

Knowledge Musona and Walter Musona are both listed with Scotland, while Mongameli Tshuma has been included from Highlanders.

Bill Antonio (KV Mechelen), Tawanda Chirewa (Wolves), Tawanda Maswanhise (Motherwell) and Tino Kadewere (Aris Salonica) are also named.

The remaining attacking players are 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).

Catala will use the provisional selection as Zimbabwe prepare for their home-and-away meetings with Equatorial Guinea in the qualifying campaign for the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations.