Sunday Chidzambwa to lead Warriors against Namibia

Zim Now Writer

The Warriors regroup this afternoon under veteran coach Sunday Chidzambwa when they clash with the Brave Warriors of Namibia at the National Sports Stadium as part of celebrations to mark the inauguration of President Emmerson Mnangagwa for his second term.

The Zimbabwe Football Association has named Sheasham head coach, Lizwe Sweswe as Chidzambwa’s assistant in the once-off match.

The technical department has since picked a 20-man team that will be captained by Highlanders defence stalwart Peter Muduhwa, and deputised by Dynamos captain Frank Makarati.

Ngezi Platinum Stars goalkeeper Nelson Chadya will fight for the goalkeeping position with Simba Bhora shot-stopper, Simba Chinani.

Farai Banda of Manica Diamonds, Chicken Inn’s Xolani Dube, Godknows Murwira of CAPS United and Thubelihle Jubane of Sheasham will make up the defence.

The midfield will comprise Shepherd Mhlanga, Brighton Manhire, Mthokozisi Msebe, Tanaka Shandirwa, Brian Banda and Thulani Joseph.

Obriel Chirinda of Bulawayo Chiefs and Fortune Binzi of Manica Diamonds, the evergreen Walter Musona of FC Platinum together with Tinashe Balakazi and Liberty Musveure are expected to provide firepower for the Warriors.

This will be the first match for Zimbabwe following the lifting of the Fifa suspension in June.

Squad

Goalkeepers

Simbarashe Chinani (Simba Bhora); Nelson Chadya (Ngezi Platinum Stars)

Defenders

Peter Muduhwa (Highlanders); Frank Makarati (Dynamos); Farai Banda (Manica Diamonds); Xolani Ndlovu (Chicken Inn); Thubelihle Jubane (Sheasham); Godknows Murwira (CAPS United); Tawanda Chisi (Manica Diamonds)

Midfielders

Shepherd Mhlanga (Chicken Inn); Brighton Manhire (Bulawayo Chiefs); Mthokozisi Msebe (Highlanders); Tanaka Shandirwa (Dynamos); Brian Banda (FC Platinum); Thulani Joseph (CAPS United)

Strikers

Fortune Binzi (Manica Diamonds); Tinashe Balakasi (Simba Bhora); Obriel Chirinda (Bulawayo Chiefs); Walter Musona (FC Platinum); Liberty Masveure (Sheasham)