Khama Billiat Named In Warriors Squad For AFCON Qualifiers

Yadah forward Khama Billiat has been included in the Warriors squad for the upcoming 2025 AFCON qualifying matches.

In a statement issued on Wednesday, August 28, ZIFA announced that Billiat was added to the squad for the matches against Kenya and Cameroon, scheduled for September, following discussions with Head Coach Michael Nees. ZIFA said:

The Zimbabwe Football Association (ZIFA) is thrilled to announce the return of Khama Billiat to the Warriors squad for the upcoming Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifiers against Kenya and Cameroon, slated for September.

Following fruitful discussions between Khama Billiat and Head Coach Michael Nees, the dynamic forward has been officially added to the national team squad, which was initially announced on Monday.

Earlier on Wednesday, Billiat, who is tied as the top goal-scorer in the Castle Lager Premier Soccer League (PSL) with 10 goals, announced that he is coming out of international retirement. He said:

This season has been among the best phases of my football career. I have played on grand stages, but nothing beats expressing myself in front of my people.

Every time I step on the turf, I am motivated to do my best for my team and the thousands who love this sport.

I feel I still have something to give to Zimbabwean football, locally and internationally. I have been reflecting deeply, and I am convinced there is one chapter which remains unfinished – between Khama Billiat and the Zimbabwe national football team.

I have RECONSIDERED my decision to retire and would love to REPRESENT my country one more time. I will continue to work hard on the field and hopefully help the nation in a positive way.

I love my country and stand ready to serve if afforded a chance.

Billiat announced his retirement from international football in November 2021. In a statement released at the time, Billiat said:

Every story no matter how beautiful has an ending. This is probably the heaviest decision I have ever had to take in my life, but it is a decision I make with a patriotic heart.

Like those who had to pave the way for our generation of Warriors stars to emerge. I have decided to retire from international football.

I believe it is now time for me to pave the way for new talent to blossom and serve the country in the same way that I did, or even better.

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