Marinica unveils Warriors squad for Botswana Four Nations Tournament

The Zimbabwe Football Association (ZIFA) has announced the Warriors squad selected by Head Coach Marian Marinica for the upcoming FIFA international window, with Zimbabwe set to take part in the Botswana Four Nations Tournament in Francistown later this month.

The tournament will be staged at the Obed Itani Chilume Stadium, where the Warriors are scheduled to play on 28 March and 31 March. The competition offers Zimbabwe an important platform to continue building momentum, strengthen combinations within the squad and assess players in a competitive international setting.

Coach Marinica has named a balanced group that reflects both experience and promise, with players drawn from clubs in Zimbabwe, across Africa and in Europe. The squad includes established senior internationals alongside exciting emerging talent, underlining the broader objective of building a strong and competitive national team for the future.

Among the selected players are experienced figures such as Teenage Hadebe, Marvelous Nakamba, Knowledge Musona, Prince Dube and Macauley Bonne, while a number of younger players will also be looking to make a strong impression in national colours. The squad’s composition gives the technical team an opportunity to further evaluate depth, chemistry and readiness as the Warriors continue their preparations for the assignments ahead.

Speaking on the squad announcement, Warriors Head Coach Marian Marinica said he was pleased with the balance and quality of the group selected for the tournament. “We are looking forward to this FIFA window and the opportunity to work with the players in a competitive environment. We have selected a squad that gives us experience, energy and quality, and this tournament will be important in helping us continue building the team in the right direction,” said Marinica.

Goalkeepers:

Elvis Chipezeze (Magesi FC), Future Sibanda (ZPC Kariba), Marley Tavaziva (Brentford)

Defenders:

Andrew Mbeba (Highlanders), Emmanuel Jalai (Durban City), Corbin Mthunzi (Ipswich Town), Munashe Garananga (Hibernian), Gerald Takwara (Al Itihad Misurata), Isheanesu Mauchi (Chippa United), Teenage Hadebe (FC Cincinnati), Shane Maroodza (Sarajevo)

Midfielders:

Bill Antonio (KV Mechelen), Sean Fusire (Sheffield Wednesday), Marvelous Nakamba (Sheffield Wednesday), Jonah Fabisch (FC Erzgebirge Aue), Panashe Makwiramiti (Haverfordwest), Prosper Padera (SJK Seinäjoki)

Forwards:

Tawanda Maswanhise (Motherwell), Daniel Musendami (Orlando Pirates), Knowledge Musona (Scottland), Prince Dube (Young Africans), Macauley Bonne (Billericay), Thando Ngwenya (AmaZulu)

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