Aaron Ngwenya makes Zimbabwe's AFCON squad as Chipezeze misses out

Highlanders keeper Aaron Ngwenya has made Zimbabwe's final 24-player Warriors squad, while Elvis Chipezeze is out. Coach Ramon Catala picked the Bosso player for two AFCON qualifiers against Equatorial Guinea, giving him a shot after Chipezeze's poor run in South Africa.

Between the posts, Ngwenya will vie with Martin Mapisa, Future Sibanda, and Nelson Chadya. Catala has four keepers in the group, with each hoping to get a chance on the field.

Scottland has the most players in camp, with six from the reigning Premier Soccer League champs. Chadya is among them, along with Kelvin Moyo, Emmanuel Jalai, Peter Muduhwa, Abubakar Moffat, and Mthokozisi Msebe. Quite a haul for one club.

Hardrock has a pair of call-ups as well. Left-back Tinotenda Muringai gets his chance, while Mapisa adds to the club's tally in goal.

Up front, AmaZulu striker Thando Ngwenya keeps his spot after scoring nine league goals in South Africa's Betway Premiership. Catala has stuck with the forward, whose form has been hard to miss.

Tino Kadewere is back in the national setup, but Prince Dube and Washington Navaya did not make the cut. Navaya's absence stands out, given that the Hardrock striker leads the local league scoring race with 17 goals. Yep, the top scorer is staying home.

Next up, the Warriors face Equatorial Guinea in Cameroon before hosting the return clash at the National Sports Stadium. Both games count toward a place at the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations, with Zimbabwe keen to stay in the race.
 

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