Warriors Vice Captain Marshall Munetsi has signed a three-and-a-half-year deal with English Premier League club Wolverhampton Wanderers, with an additional 12-month option.
Wolverhampton reportedly paid £16 million for the transfer, the highest fee ever for a Zimbabwean player. 
Munetsi scored four goals and provided two assists in 19 games during the first half of the season for Stade Reims.
The 28-year-old, capable of playing in various midfield roles, joined Reims in 2019 from Orlando Pirates.
He previously played for Ubuntu Cape Town, Baroka, and Orlando Pirates in South Africa.
Munetsi became a regular starter at Reims and scored 21 goals during his three-and-a-half seasons in Ligue 1, also serving as vice-captain in the 2024/25 season.
Munetsi was the second deadline-day signing for Wolverhampton, following the acquisition of Burkina Faso international Nasser Djiga.
Wolves, although currently not in the relegation zone, are in a precarious position, sitting 17th in the Premier League table.
They recently moved out of the bottom three after a 2-0 win over Aston Villa on February 1st, 2025, putting them two points clear of the relegation zone.

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Marshall Munetsi, a player from Zimbabwe, signed with Wolverhampton Wanderers in England for a lot of money. He used to play for Stade Reims and did well there. He can play in different midfield positions. Before that, he played for other teams in South Africa. Now, he will be playing for Wolverhampton Wanderers in the English Premier League. The team is not doing very well in the league. They recently won a game and moved up the table, hoping to avoid relegation. Munetsi is a good player and might help the team do better.

Munetsi Joins Wolves On Deadline Day

The Warriors are aiming for a victory this Monday at Orlando Stadium as they take on the Brave Warriors of Namibia.
This comes on the heels of their 1-0 triumph in the first of back-to-back AFCON qualifying matches last Thursday.
Khama Billiat scored the only goal from the penalty spot, securing Zimbabwe’s first three points of the qualifying campaign and briefly elevating them to the top of the group with five points.
However, the Warriors have since been surpassed by Cameroon, who now lead Group J with seven points following their 4-1 win against Kenya on Friday.
Currently, Kenya holds four points, while Namibia remains at the bottom of the table without a win and zero points.
Speaking ahead of the match against Namibia today, Warriors vice-captain Marshall Munetsi said:
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Getting a win was crucial. We have been progressing well, and we knew we needed to win the first game by all means. Namibia tried to play mind games, but we were happy with the three points.
The confidence was already there after our results in Uganda. We know Kenya and Cameroon will cancel each other out. Namibia aren’t an easy pushover, but we need six points from these two games.
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Zimbabwe’s match against Namibia last week was played behind closed doors and Munetsi believes having fans in today’s match will be an advantage for the Warriors. He said:
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Our fans can show their support by coming to the stadium. We’d love to see nice faces cheering us on.
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Morocco will host the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations, having previously hosted it in 1988.
In 1988 only eight teams were at the Africa Cup of Nations, which Cameroon won.
In 2025, 24 teams are set to compete at the tournament after CAF has expanded the competition.
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The Warriors want to win against Namibia. They won their first game but are now second in their group. Namibia has zero points. The vice-captain is confident they will win. The next game will have fans. Morocco will host the Africa Cup of Nations in 2025 with 24 teams.

Warriors Set Sights On Victory Against Namibia

Warriors stand-in skipper Marshall Munetsi says the team is adapting well to the new system introduced by head coach Michael Nees.
The Warriors are in camp ahead of their Group J 2025 AFCON qualifier against Kenya at the Mandela National Stadium in Kampala, Uganda, on Friday.
Zimbabwe will then face Cameroon at the same venue next Tuesday.
Munetsi said everything is going well, and the team is looking forward to a positive result against the Harambee Stars. He said (via <a href="https://www.herald.co.zw/munetsi-braces-for-kenya-showdown/">The Herald</a>):
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We are starting to see his ideas because we started talking before we came into the camp.
So, we pretty much knew what to expect from him and the guys are starting to gear up because we have been playing together for a couple of games now.
I think it’s a new system that we are going to try and use but in football, everything depends on the results.
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Zimbabwe has faced the Harambee Stars twice this year, starting with their first match at the Four Nations tournament held in Malawi in March.
The Warriors, who were under the interim guidance of FC Platinum coach Norman Mapeza, suffered a 3-1 defeat to Kenya.
The two teams met again at the COSAFA Cup, where the Harambee Stars were a guest team in South Africa.
This time, Jairos Tapera of Manica Diamonds was at the helm, and the Warriors were again defeated by Kenya.
Stand-in skipper Marshall Munetsi acknowledged that while Kenya was a difficult opponent, the Warriors have gained valuable insights about their opponents from these previous encounters. He said:
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It was a good start for us to get everybody ready to play our first game on Friday (tomorrow).
Unfortunately, we had one or two injuries for some of the guys who didn’t manage to come.
But we are all eagerly waiting and working very hard to make sure that we get our start for the campaign very well. Kenya are not an easy team to play against.
We have played them previously in a friendly game so we know what to do and we are just trying to listen to our coach as he is a new manager coming in.
We are trying to learn more from him as soon as possible.
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Notable absentees from the Warriors squad are England-based Brendan Galloway, and captain Marvelous Nakamba, who suffered a long-term knee injury, and France-based forward Tino Kadewere.
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The Warriors are preparing for a big soccer match against Kenya with a new coach. Marshall Munetsi, the team's leader, says they are learning the coach's plan and getting ready. The team played Kenya twice before and lost, but they are using that experience to improve. Some players are injured and can't play, but the team is working hard to do well. The game is on Friday and everyone is excited and focused. Kenya is a tough team, but the Warriors are ready to give their best with their new coach.

Munetsi Optimistic As Warriors Adapt To Coach Nees' Game Plan

Marshall Munetsi, the stand-in captain for the Warriors, expressed strong criticism toward the referees who officiated Zimbabwe’s match against Kenya in the Four-Nation Tournament held in Malawi on Tuesday, March 26.
Despite a valiant effort, the Warriors suffered a 3-1 defeat against the Harambee Stars, with several contentious calls contributing to their loss.
These included a denied penalty appeal and a straight red card issued to coach Norman Mapeza.
In his post-match remarks, Munetsi highlighted how poor refereeing negatively impacts players’ commitment and called for the implementation of VAR technology as a solution to rectify errors made by referees. He said (<a href="https://www.soccer24.co.zw/2024/03/27/marshall-munetsi-blasts-match-officials-after-warriors-lose-to-kenya/">via Soccer24</a>):
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I think some of the decisions by the referee were not good so I think you guys [Journalists] should be interviewing these referees.
I think we have to be fair in Africa maybe bringing VAR to check these things, we are professionals and where we play there’s fairness not what we do in Africa so this affects our commitment.
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Zimbabwe finished second at the invitational mini-tournament after winning one match (against Zambia on penalties) and losing the other to Kenya.
The competition provided valuable match experience for the Warriors as they competed against other strong teams like Kenya, Malawi, and Zambia.
The Warriors will certainly learn from their performances, identify areas for improvement, and fine-tune their strategies ahead of the 2026 World Cup qualifiers which resume in June this year.
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Munetsi Criticises Referees After Warriors Lose To Kenya

Warriors’ vice-captain <a href="https://pindula.co.zw/Marshal_Munetsi">Marshal Munetsi</a> said that the ZIFA Normalisation Committee should organise friendly games for the national team ahead of the upcoming 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers.
Zimbabwe hosts Lesotho on 03 June 2024 before travelling to South Africa to play Bafana Bafana on 10 June 2024.
ZIFA failed to organise a friendly match for the Warriors before they played Rwanda on Wednesday and Nigeria on Sunday.
Speaking in an interview after the 1-1 draw with Nigeria yesterday, the outspoken Munetsi said playing friendly matches will enable players to have a better understanding of each other during competitive matches. <a href="https://www.herald.co.zw/munetsi-calls-for-friendlies/">The Herald</a> quoted Munetsi as saying:
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We need to play friendly matches so that we can be able to have an understanding and cohesion on the pitch because as you saw, for most of the guys, it was our first time playing with each other and I think it will be something good for us if we have more friendly games so that we understand each other better.
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Munetsi said the Warriors can draw inspiration from their two draws in the opening two qualifiers considering that they played the home match away from home against Nigeria. He said:
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It was challenging that we are playing away but we are playing at home hence we need to learn from these kinds of experiences and grow from there.
The group is very open as we saw from the result of Nigeria and Lesotho and we have something to look forward to.
We had a much better game than what we did against Rwanda and playing against Nigeria they are a big nation and coming from a long ban it’s a positive.
We scored a good free-kick and we managed to manage the game but unfortunately, there were some questionable decisions against us.
We obviously would have wanted to win but we are happy with the outcome.
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Munetsi has been one of the Warriors’ most vocal stars in recent years, especially when Zimbabwe was suspended from international football by FIFA.
In October 2022, Munetsi said members of the country’s government-appointed Sports and Recreation Commission (SRC) know nothing about football and got their posts through political connections. He said:
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These are people who are just in positions because they maybe know someone in government. They don’t know anything about football.
For us, it hurts us a lot because this is our life. This is football and it’s something that can change a nation, that can change a lot of fortunes for the country.
They have to ask us about certain things because, if you hear the accusations, it’s something that doesn’t have anything to do with football – it’s all politics.
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In February this year, Munetsi again pleaded with the SRC and ZIFA to find common ground for the country to play international football. 
The FIFA suspension was lifted in July in time for the Warriors to participate in the ongoing 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers.
More: <a href="https://www.pindula.co.zw/2023/11/18/president-mnangagwa-reverses-the-appointment-of-general-valerio-sibanda-to-zanu-pf-politburo/">Pindula News</a>

Munetsi Urges ZIFA To Organise Friendlies For Warriors

Stade de Reims midfielder <a href="https://pindula.co.zw/Marshal_Munetsi">Marshall Munetsi</a> donates 10 percent of his salary to his foundation, which helps provide an education for underprivileged children in his home country, Zimbabwe.
Munetsi’s French club introduced a clause in his contract that would see them donate a further €100 for every kilometre run by the Zimbabwean international during play.
Munetsi spoke at length to FIFPRO, the worldwide representative organisation for 65 000 professional footballers, about his journey as a footballer and his charity, the Marshall Munetsi Foundation. Below are Munetsi’s remarks published by FIFRO on their <a href="https://fifpro.org/en/supporting-players/player-influence/community-champion/marshall-munetsi-the-more-i-run-the-more-we-raise-for-underprivileged-children-in-zimbabwe/">website</a>:
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When I was growing up, my mother always questioned my longing to be a footballer. She was unsure about the morals of the career choice; about the kind of people these men became when they were introduced into that world of media and money.
I told her that she had to have confidence in the son that she had raised; that the principles she had instilled in me would influence who I am as both a person and a player, and that any platform I developed would be used to make a positive change in this world.
When my agent first told me about the new clause in the contract that I was being offered with Stade de Reims, it came as a huge surprise.
I had never heard about something like this happening in football before and I had never mentioned anything of the kind to the club – the initiative all came from them.
The commitment to donating €100 per kilometre I run is no mean feat, as I average around 11 or 12 per game, which can see €1,200 going towards my foundation in Zimbabwe every single match.
It’s an incredible show of generosity, that was offered without any pressure or obligation, and to me it was a remarkable display of faith in me not just as a player, but as a human being.
When I heard about the clause, I didn’t need to ask any more questions. I told my agent immediately that I wanted to sign because this was the kind of club that I wanted to play for; one that looks to improve the lives of others and one that helps me to be both a player and person that my mother can be proud of.
We’re not wasting any time either. The contract has already come into effect and I played my first match under it in our league fixture against Lille. It was such a crazy experience.
There was a counter on the big screen so that everyone could see how far I had run, and both my teammates and the supporters were cheering me on, giving me the energy to keep pushing myself.
It was such a tough game and my legs were gone by the end of it, but we took the three points and started something truly amazing beyond the pitch.
Currently, the Marshall Munetsi Foundation supports around 60 children in Zimbabwe that otherwise just wouldn’t have access to education.
Unfortunately, basic schooling is not free in most African countries as it is in Europe and there are so many children whose futures are hugely encumbered by this.
Those who don’t have parents, who perhaps live with their grandparents that have no source of income or who even end up being homeless, have no way to better their situation.
We give them what they need to get a solid start in life, providing them the basics such as school fees, books and uniforms, but also offering a network that goes that extra mile in understanding what they need to succeed.
For example, if they want to play sport, I am there to share my experiences. If they are interested in starting a company, we can connect them with someone in business who can mentor them.
The core value of our foundation is to give as many underprivileged children as possible access to a better education and ensure that young kids have the freedom to make decisions, not from a point of desperation, but a position of strength.
When I was in high school, I got selected to play for the U-17 Zimbabwe national team and I think that at this point I realised that I had a chance of making football into my career; my dreams had put me on the right path and I had the training and education to make the journey.
That wasn’t the norm for my upbringing, though. Getting an education was tough. Most of the kids around me were dropping out of school because they couldn’t afford to be there and had to start making their own way in the world.
There were girls who got married way too early after meeting men who seemed to be able to give them a better life; men who would get them pregnant and disappear from their lives, leaving them in an even more desperate situation than before.
Young guys got involved with drugs because it seemed like quick money, not realising how hard their futures would become.
I started the foundation to give these children a chance to dream of a better future, providing them with the education and support that they need to achieve it.
The goal is to help as many vulnerable children as possible with the funds available and, if the opportunity presents itself, perhaps even build our own institution and hire our own teachers so we can provide education directly.
If it’s successful, who’s to say that we can’t even go beyond that? Who’s to say we can’t help millions instead of hundreds, and not just in Zimbabwe, but all across Africa?
I’m proud of the initiative and hopeful for its future. At the same time, though, the responsibility to educate children should not rest with the occasional footballer, but rather with governments.
Yes, as players we hold privileged positions, and it’s important to remember who we are and where we come from, and to use our platforms for good.
However, the goal isn’t for every successful sportsperson to set up a school for the underprivileged – it’s to raise awareness that there’s an underlying issue that needs to be addressed.
Africa has plenty of minerals and resources. We have more millionaires in government than we do on the pitch. The change needs to start with them.
Even the decision to ban the Zimbabwe national team is already taking away so much from our young population.
Where would I be without the dream of playing for my country? Where is the aspiration for boys and girls to partake in sport, to chase a ball around with their friends in hopes of becoming the next Marshall Munetsi or whoever else they look up to?
These children have had their education taken from them, their sport, and so much else – and it gets to the point where you have to wonder: what’s left to inspire them to a better life?
Helping them is something that is so close to my heart and I can’t explain how much it means to be so supported in my efforts to do so.
It’s not just Stade de Reims who have encouraged me in my activism, but coaches, fans, and even opponents have reached out in support of the new clause in my contract.
My team-mates regularly donate clothes or other items that they think might be useful to the kids and it really doesn’t feel like I’m doing this alone, but as part of a community, and we all know that’s exactly what it takes to raise a kid.
I’m going into next season as a footballer determined to give the best performance for his club in every single game.
At the end of the day that’s what I’m hired to do, and taking home the three points will always be my focus when I step onto the pitch.
I won’t be tracking how far I’ve travelled, but I know that the better I play, the more game-time will be available for me, and the more opportunities to run as far as I can and achieve the best possible results for both my club and foundation.
However, Stade de Reims have shown an interest in my life beyond the 90 minutes; they have shown that they recognise their players as people with lives and goals outside of football – and I think that is such an important factor that is missing in today’s game.
I thank them for the opportunity to not only earn money for a good cause, but to prove myself as a role model both on and off the pitch.
I hope that together we can not only help children back home in Zimbabwe but inspire those in more privileged situations to be the change they want to see in the world; to make football a positive community that we can all be part of.
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The More I run, The More Funds We Raise For Charity - Munetsi

Warriors midfielder Marshall Munetsi, who plays for French top-flight club Stade de Reims, has been nominated for the Marc-Vivien Foe Award for the year 2023.
The Marc-Vivien Foe Award is an annual football award presented to the best African footballer playing in the French Ligue 1.
Munetsi (26), has scored 6 goals for the Will Still-coached side this season while playing as a midfielder.
Other nominees for the award are Achraf Hakimi, Chancel Mbemba, Habib Diallo, Hamari Traoré, Mama Baldé, Mohamed Camara, Salis-Abdul Samed, Séko Fofana, Terem Moffi, Yunis Abdelhamid.
The Marc-Vivien Foe Award is named after Cameroonian international midfielder Marc-Vivien Foe, who died on the field during a match between Cameroon and Colombia in the 2003 FIFA Confederations Cup.
Some of the notable winners of the award include Marouane Chamakh, Gervinho, Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang, Sofiane Boufal, Nicolas Pepe, and Islam Slimani.
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Marshall Munetsi Nominated For The Marc-Vivien Foe Award

Warriors midfielder, Marshall Munetsi, on Sunday tied the knot with his girlfriend Nyasha Makove at Umwinzii Gardens.
Munetsi arrived in the country for the wedding, four days ago, from France where he plays for Stade Reims as a midfielder.
The footballer’s French agent, Fredd Ryssen, arrived on Saturday, to witness the wedding.
Speaking to <a href="https://www.hmetro.co.zw/nyasha-and-nyasha-partners-its-not-a-law-firm-its-a-family/">H-Metro</a>, Ryssen said he enjoyed the Zimbabwean environment but had to leave the country early due to other commitments. He said:
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I have been with Marshall for four years from the time he arrived in France.
I thought he was of a special character but I came to know that he is Zimbabwean and I have come to witness the culture.
I enjoyed the Zimbabwean environment only but I have to quickly return for my professional assignments.
I will definitely return to have a better feel of Zimbabwean sunshine with a beautiful landscape.
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Warriors manager, Wellington Mupandare, commended Munetsi for his “good character” saying he is not the type of footballer who chases after women. He said:
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I have been monitoring Marshall for some time and today he has proved his best on and off the field of play.
He married Nyasha, who is not a football fan, but one who loves Marshall.
Some of our footballers are used to marrying female soccer fans who could have dated some other players, making their marriages tricky.
Marshall has not been a footballer who chases women but he is a man of good character.
I would like to urge other local footballers to learn from Marshall in order to reach greater heights and for the sake of their marriages.
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Munetsi <a href="https://zero.pindula.co.zw/warriors-star-marshall-munetsi-pays-lobola-for-sweetheart/">paid roora / lobola (bride price) for his then fiancée in September</a> this year.
The event was attended by both families and friends of the couple.

Warriors Midfielder Marshall Munetsi Weds His Long-time Sweetheart

France-based Warriors utility player Marshall Munetsi on Wednesday, 21 September paid roora / lobola (bride price) for his fiancée Anotida Makove.
The event was attended by both families and friends of the couple.
The Mabvuku-born footballer is in the country during this international football break.
Speaking to <a href="https://www.hmetro.co.zw/family-marshal-football-star-munetsi-pays-lobola-for-sweetheart/">H-Metro</a>, Munetsi expressed excitement over the new chapter in his life. He said:
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First of all, I want to thank God, who made this possible. We are happy that this day was a success.
I’m happy with the new chapter that has begun in my life.
What has happened today is proof of our love and we are happy that our family and friends have supported us.
We are glad to share this day, and moments, with them.
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Anotida said she is grateful to God for answering her prayers. She said:
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This is an act of God’s favour, in our lives, and I’m thankful to him for giving me a friend and partner and, most of all, someone who knows the Lord.
We share the same values and beliefs. He is someone I’ve always prayed for.
I’m happy that God has answered our prayers and that we were able to make our parents proud.
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Munetsi’s mother, Sarudzai Filipi, who is based in Portugal, said the family welcomes the new daughter-in-law. She said:
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When someone decides to pay lobola it shows that he’s mature and responsible.
I’m happy that my son is now married to the woman whom we all love and know that she is God-fearing and is good for him.
We welcome her into our family and we love and appreciate her.
As a mother, I want to wish them well as they begin their new journey.
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Munetsi’s entourage included Warriors manager, Wellington Mpandare, and Dynamos vice-captain, Godknows Murwira, among others.
Marshall and Anotida will wed at a date and place yet to be revealed.

Warriors Star Marshall Munetsi Pays Lobola For Sweetheart

Stade de Reims midfielder Marshall Munetsi has expressed gratitude to the Almighty for the gift of life as he turned 26 on 23 June.
Munetsi, who travelled back to France last week, said he was inundated with good wishes from many people. He said:
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I just want to thank God for another year added. I’m grateful for the love and kindness He has shown me through all the tears of my life.
It’s a great day for me and I’ve been receiving some acts of love from many people.
I’m so overwhelmed and I just want to thank everyone who has been there for me and has wished me well.
I’m not doing much but just spending the day with my loved ones.
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The Warriors box-to-box midfielder who is reportedly on the radar of English Premier League side Brighton and Hove Albion said he is ready for the 2022/23 season. He said:
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I’m so ready and hyped up for the coming season.
We haven’t started training yet but have been doing some individual training, we start the team medicals on Friday.
I’m excited and looking forward to the new season. I just want to do better than I did last season and help my team in any way I can.
Last season was good and I expect this season to be better than the last.
The team believes in me and I just want to do as much as I can not to disappoint them and help them achieve their targets.
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Munetsi is arguably Zimbabwe’s most consistent footballer based abroad after impressing in his first two seasons at Reims.
His contract was set to expire in 2024, after joining the club from Orlando Pirates, in 2019 but he signed a two-year extension to 2026.
<h4>More: <a href="https://www.hmetro.co.zw/munetsi-thanks-god-as-he-turns-26/">H-Metro</a></h4>

Marshall Munetsi Thanks God As He Turns 26

Zimbabwe has received a huge boost following the return of Warriors midfielder Marshall Munetsi from an injury, just weeks before the start of the 2021 AFCON tournament in Cameroon.
The France-based midfielder was out of action for over a month after suffering a muscle strain on national duty with the Warriors in October. 
He missed the final two rounds of the World Cup Qualifiers in November plus six games with his French team Stade de Reims.
Munetsi marked his return with an appearance from the bench in Reims’ 2-1 victory against Lyon on Wednesday.
Fellow countryman and Lyon striker, Tinotenda Kadewere was an unused substitute in the game.
Kadewere has struggled for game time this season due to injuries and a red card suspension. 
Tino, as Kadewere is affectionately called in football circles, has featured mostly as a substitute and was dropped from the Warriors squad in the final rounds of the World Cup Qualifiers last month.
Elsewhere, Bournemouth defender Jordan Zemura is still on the sidelines with an ankle injury sustained in November.
More: <a href="https://www.soccer24.co.zw/2021/12/02/huge-boost-for-warriors-ahead-of-afcon-2021/">Soccer24</a>

Boost For Warriors Ahead Of AFCON Finals

Warriors midfielder Marshal Munetsi says a move to the English Premier League (EPL) failed to materialise despite reported interest from a couple of clubs because he had suffered from some injuries at the time.
Reports claimed that a number of teams including former EPL clubs Sheffield United and West Brom Albion inquired about his services in the recent past.
Other reports also suggested that he was the subject of a deadline day approach from Wayne Rooney-managed Derby County in January last year.
Speaking for the first time about the approaches, Munetsi told NewsDay that indeed he received several offers which he turned down. He said:
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There were some offers that came through, but from what we discussed with my agent he said it was not a good time to make a move.
At that time I had suffered from some injuries so I could not be able to move at that moment.
</blockquote>
The 25-year-old Reims midfielder has enjoyed a good spell at the French Ligue 1 club where he made 27 appearances, starting in 21 of them to help his club to a 14th finish on the log standings.
This has earned him a one-year contract extension. His deal with the club expires in 2024.
Munetsi has already started in all the four league matches for the French club this season.
<h4>More: <a href="https://www.newsday.co.zw/2021/09/munetsi-opens-up-on-epl-move-collapse/">NewsDay</a></h4>

Munetsi Opens Up On Failed Move To England

Several Warriors players in Europe called up for national duty have confirmed their availability for next month’s World Cup qualifiers (WCQs) against South Africa and Ethiopia.
France based duo of Tino Kadewere and Marshal Munetsi, as well as United States-based defender Teenage Hadebe all confirmed their availability to H-Metro.
Kadewere and Munetsi play in Ligue 1 for Olympique Lyonnais and Stade de Reims respectively while Hadebe plays for Houston Dynamo.
This comes after English Premier League and English Football League clubs announced that they will not release players for international duty during the September window.
The clubs cited travel restrictions imposed by the British government on red-listed countries that required travellers to quarantine for 10 days on return to the United Kingdom, meaning that players would miss up to three domestic matches.
Meanwhile, CAF said it has written to the UK government to exempt all players on international duty from the restrictions.
FIFA president Gianni Infantino also wrote to the British government, urging them to exempt players from COVID-19 “red-list” countries like Zimbabwe from mandatory quarantine on return.
<h4>More: <a href="https://www.hmetro.co.zw/top-warriors-available/">H-Metro</a></h4>

Kadewere, Munetsi, Hadebe Confirm Availability For WCQs

According to Zimbabwe Football Association, Warriors player Tino Kadewere and Marshal Munetsi might not be home on time to join the team as Zimbabwe takes on Mozambique on Thursday.
Using microblogging site Twitter the football body said they have even engaged the Mozambican Football Federation to help them transport the players from Europe to Southern Africa.
Said ZIFA in a tweet:
<blockquote>Tino &amp; Munetsi: We have engaged the Mozambique Football Federation, who have in principle agreed to assist us to transport the players back to France after the qualifiers. They might not be available against Botswana but could be here against Zambia.</blockquote>
Meanwhile, other international players like the <a href="https://news.pindula.co.zw/2021/03/22/musona-dzvukamanja-jesi-jet-in-ahead-of-the-afcon-qualifiers/">Warriors Captain Knowledge Musona, </a>Last Jesi and Terrence Dzvukamanja arrived yesterday ahead of yesterday’s game.
The Warriors will play Botswana on Thursday and Zambia on Monday 29 March 2021 in the group H AFCON qualifiers matches.
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Tino Kadewere And Marshal Munetsi Might Not Make It For The Botswana Match - ZIFA

Zimbabwe senior football team midfielder, Marshal Munetsi was yesterday given marching orders in the 73rd minute for fouling Paris Saint Germain midfielder, Marco Verratti in a match his Stade Reims lost 3-0.
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Meanwhile, Munetsi’s compatriot, Teenage Hadebe who plays for the Turkish side, Yeni Malatyaspor was introduced in the second half to steal the show.
He was instrumental in his team’s 2-1 late comeback win to Sivasspor in the Kupas Cup on Thursday. Yeni Malatyaspor, however, lost on 5-2 aggregate.

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<div class="teaser">Orlando Pirates’ administrative manager, Floyd Mbele told Goal.com that he was ignorant about Zimbabwean defender Marshall Munetsi going to France during this year’s August transfer window. Mbele was also adamant that the Zambian striker Justin Shonga was not leaving the club.</div>
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Speaking on Munetsi who has reportedly attracted interest from French side <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-ae/team/stade-de-reims/86c88s72zckr0kdwv0mu7kn3d">Stade de Reims</a> and Belgian club <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/team/zulte-waregem/547zzwqbiugzphhnrhj3z5k5i">Zulte-Waregem, </a>Mbele said:
<blockquote>No, I don’t know anything about him (Munetsi) going to France.</blockquote>
Munetsi is reported to be preferring a move to <a class="crossLinks" href="https://www.goal.com/en-za/team/reims/3c3jcs7vc1t6vz5lev162jyv7">Reims</a> and the media has suggested that his future could be decided soon. The 22-year-old is part of the Zimbabwe squad which will participate in the 2019 Afcon finals in <a class="crossLinks" href="https://www.goal.com/en-za/team/egypt/3669sbeijslw88073qlw1cbcp">Egypt</a>.
Mbele also responded to reports that Shonga was likely to join the Spanish side <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-za/team/eibar/bjltc68ihd23uu3svnq0o3qrs">Eibar.</a> Mbele said:
<blockquote>There’s no such thing about Shonga going to join <a class="crossLinks" href="https://www.goal.com/en-za/team/eibar/bjltc68ihd23uu3svnq0o3qrs">Eibar</a> in <a class="crossLinks" href="https://www.goal.com/en-za/team/spain/eh7yt2x2wck51oixw8012ux5j">Spain</a>. I am saying there is no such thing.</blockquote>
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Orlando Pirates Responds To Reports Linking Munetsi With European Clubs

Belgian club, Zulte-Waregem is reportedly keen on signing Warriors and Orlando Pirates utility player, Marshal Munetsi.
According to a Newsday Sport report, the club intends to send its medical team to Egypt to examine Munetsi ahead of a host of other clubs reportedly interested in his signature.
Newsday claims that its sources revealed these developments. Said the sources:
<blockquote>His handlers feel that allowing him to leave for Europe during this crucial period of Afcon preparations will distract him in a big way.
They have asked for the club (Zulte-Waregem) to travel to Egypt and do the medicals there.
The club is determined to have the player and have been trying to convince him. They are phoning him almost on a daily basis.
They want to better the offers that have been tabled by the other teams.
Zulte-Waregem has started negotiations and Munetsi’s agent will meet with Orlando Pirates today (yesterday) to discuss the deal.</blockquote>
Munetsi has however refused to comment on the speculation, saying that he is currently focused on preparations for the Africa Cup of Nations.
<h4>More: <a href="https://www.newsday.co.zw/2019/06/flying-to-france/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Newsday</a></h4>

Belgian Club, Zulte-Waregem After Marshal Munetsi's Signature

Newsday Sport claims that its impeccable sources have revealed that Warriors and Orlando Pirates defender-cum-midfielder, Marshal Munetsi is set to join French topflight side Stade Reims at the beginning of next season.
The sources further claim that Belgian side Zulte Waregem have also tabled an offer for the 23-year-old. Said the sources:
<blockquote>There are many teams across Europe who have shown genuine interest on him, but he has picked Reims
He is heading for France. The deal is almost done and barring unforeseen circumstances, he will be playing in French Ligue 1 next season.
His handlers have met with the club officials and they have agreed on terms. Reims is now talking to Munetsi’s club Orlando Pirates.</blockquote>
Munetsi is currently with the national team in Nigeria for a friendly match ahead of the 2019 AFCON finals to be played in Egypt.
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