Warriors coach Sunday Chidzambwa has named the squad to represent Zimbabwe in a four-nations tournament to be held in Zambia from March 22 to 25.
Other participating teams are South Africa, Angola and the hosts, Zambia.
New players include Adam Chicksen who plays for Bradford City in England, Aleck Mudimu and Cliff Moyo who play for Halifax, Orlando Pirates’ Marshall Munetsi and AmaZulu’s Butholezwe Ncube.
Knowledge Musona, Khama Billiat and Kuda Mahachi were dropped due to injuries. Britain-based Kundai Benyu, Tendai Darikwa and Admiral Muskwe are also not part of the squad. Macauley Bonne has been omitted despite his team Leyton Orient confirming his call-up.
Warriors Squad:
Goalkeepers Takabva Mawaya (ZPC Kariba) Edmore Sibanda (Witbank Spurs) George Chigova (Polokwane City)
Defenders Costa Nhamoinesu (AC Sparta Prague) Praise Tonha (Caps United) Jimmy Dzingai (Yadah Stars) Teenage Hadebe (Kaizer Chiefs) Devine Lunga (Chicken Inn) Adam Chicksen (Bradford City) Cliff Moyo (Halifax)
Midfielders Marvelous Nakamba (Club Brugge) Talent Chawapiwa (Baroka) Aleck Mudimu (CEFN Druids) Butholezwe Ncube (Amazulu) Marshall Munetsi (Orlando Pirates) Tinotenda Kadewere (Djurgardens IF)
Strikers Evans Rusike (SuperSport United) Ovidy Karuru (Amazulu) Silas Songani (Sonderjyske) Abbas Amidu (Entag El Harby)
Technical team Sunday Chidzambwa (Head Coach) Rahman Gumbo (Assistant Coach) Lloyd Mtasa (Assistant Coach) Brenna Msiska (Goalkeepers’ Coach) Wellington Mpandare (Team Manager) Thompson Matenda (Fitness Trainer) Dr Soman Mudariki (Doctor) Admire Nyamadzawo (Physiotherapist) Tongai Mufandaedza (Kit Manager)
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