Zimbabwe’s head coach Michael Nees has unveiled a 23-man squad for the upcoming 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers against Benin Republic and Nigeria. Key players include Jordan Zemura and Marshall Munetsi, while captain Marvelous Nakamba is excluded due to injury. The matches are scheduled for March 20 against Benin and March 25 against Nigeria, as Zimbabwe aims to improve its position in the group standings.
Zimbabwe’s head coach, Michael Nees, announced a 23-man squad for the upcoming 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers against Benin Republic and Nigeria. The squad features notable players such as Jordan Zemura from Udinese, Marshall Munetsi of Wolverhampton Wanderers, and forward Walter Musona, who is returning to the national team after his retirement in 2022.
Unfortunately, team captain Marvelous Nakamba is absent from the squad due to injury. The Warriors are scheduled to play the Cheetahs of Benin Republic on Thursday, March 20, at Moses Mabhida Stadium in Durban. Subsequently, they will compete against the Super Eagles in an away match at Godswill Akpabio International Stadium in Uyo on Tuesday, March 25. Currently, Zimbabwe is at the bottom of Group C, having accumulated two points from four matches.
In summary, Zimbabwe has revealed its squad for vital upcoming World Cup qualifiers against Benin Republic and Nigeria. Key players like Jordan Zemura and Marshall Munetsi are included while captain Marvelous Nakamba is sidelined due to injury. As they prepare for these matches, Zimbabwe seeks to improve their standing in Group C, where they are currently last with only two points.
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