Zimbabwe Warriors captain Willard Katsande has retired from international football. The retirement is with immediate effect. The Warriors were recently eliminated from the Africa Cup of Nations when they finished bottom of their group with 1 point.
Katsande who played in all of Zimbabwe’s three games said he was stepping aside to allow younger players to take over. Speaking to Supersport, Kantsande said:
I have decided to call time on my national team career after bowing out from Afcon. It comes a time where you have to make the hard decisions as you know I am 31 and it’s just the right time to now fully concentrate on my club career at Kaizer Chiefs.
We played well but we have not been consistent conceding goal despite working hard but we take back lesson home and hopefully things will be different next time.
I have given many years to my nation and I want to see younger players follow in my footsteps and hopefully become even better. I have had a great time in the national team and I am definitely grateful about it.
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