Michael Nees picked his Warriors team for the upcoming 2026 World Cup games. His players face Benin on March 21 at Moses Mabida Stadium in Durban, South Africa. Then they head to Uyo, Nigeria, where they play the Super Eagles at Godswill Akpabio International Stadium on March 25. The coach selected a mix of local talent and international stars for these important Group C matches.
Knowledge Musona returns to national soccer after stepping away. He quit playing for Zimbabwe in May 2022 to focus on his club and let younger players take his spot. Coach Nees talked him into changing his mind, and he agreed to rejoin the squad. Captain Marvelous Nakamba and goalie Washington Arubi both made the team despite recent injury problems.
Several big names appear on the roster, including Marshall Munetsi, who just joined Wolves. Tawanda Chirewa, currently on loan to Huddersfield, earned a spot as well. Khama Billiat from Scottland FC in the Castle Lager Premiership rounds out the notable selections. The Warriors need strong performances in these games to keep their World Cup hopes alive.
The goalkeepers include Washington Arubi from Marumo Gallants, Martin Mapisa, who plays for MWOS FC, and Marley Tavaziva of Brentford. Jordan Zemura from Udinese leads the defenders along with Godknows Murwira, Emmanuel Jalai, Devine Lunga, Gerald Takwara, Munashe Garan'anga, Isheanesu Mauchi, and Peter Muduhwa. The midfield features Khama Billiat, Marshall Munetsi, Andy Rinomhota, Marvellous Nakamba, Mthokozisi Msebe, Knowledge Musona and Tawanda Chirewa. Prince Dube, Tawanda Maswanhise, Terrence Dzvukamanja, Tymon Machope, and Walter Musona will play as forwards.
Knowledge Musona returns to national soccer after stepping away. He quit playing for Zimbabwe in May 2022 to focus on his club and let younger players take his spot. Coach Nees talked him into changing his mind, and he agreed to rejoin the squad. Captain Marvelous Nakamba and goalie Washington Arubi both made the team despite recent injury problems.
Several big names appear on the roster, including Marshall Munetsi, who just joined Wolves. Tawanda Chirewa, currently on loan to Huddersfield, earned a spot as well. Khama Billiat from Scottland FC in the Castle Lager Premiership rounds out the notable selections. The Warriors need strong performances in these games to keep their World Cup hopes alive.
The goalkeepers include Washington Arubi from Marumo Gallants, Martin Mapisa, who plays for MWOS FC, and Marley Tavaziva of Brentford. Jordan Zemura from Udinese leads the defenders along with Godknows Murwira, Emmanuel Jalai, Devine Lunga, Gerald Takwara, Munashe Garan'anga, Isheanesu Mauchi, and Peter Muduhwa. The midfield features Khama Billiat, Marshall Munetsi, Andy Rinomhota, Marvellous Nakamba, Mthokozisi Msebe, Knowledge Musona and Tawanda Chirewa. Prince Dube, Tawanda Maswanhise, Terrence Dzvukamanja, Tymon Machope, and Walter Musona will play as forwards.
