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Zimbabwean midfielder Marshall Munetsi, who plays for French Ligue 1 club Stade Reims, is facing a lengthy spell on the sidelines after suffering an ankle injury. Munetsi sustained a serious sprain on his right ankle during a match against Rennes on Sunday. He was forced to leave the field on a stretcher just 33 minutes into the game after colliding with an opponent.
His coach, Will Still, expressed concerns about the extent of the injury after the match. Still described Munetsi’s ankle as swollen and twice its normal size, indicating a potentially long recovery period. He said:
<blockquote>
He has a swollen ankle and it’s double in size. In my opinion, we are going to lose him for a long time. I hope it’s not too serious, but I’m afraid it is.
</blockquote>
Unfortunately, those fears were confirmed when it was announced that Munetsi would be out of action until January next year.
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L’Equipe, a reputable French publication, reported that the 27-year-old midfielder is expected to make his return on January 13 when Stade Reims faces Monaco in a league match.
Munetsi’s absence will be felt by both his club and the Zimbabwe national team, where he recently earned the position of vice-captain. He featured in the Warriors’ recent World Cup qualifiers against Nigeria and Rwanda, contributing to the team’s two draws.
This injury is the second setback for Munetsi this season, as he previously missed two games due to a broken nose. Despite these setbacks, Munetsi has established himself as a key player for both Stade Reims and the Zimbabwean national team, impressing with his performances on the field.
His talent has not gone unnoticed, with reports suggesting that several English Premier League clubs are monitoring his progress and may consider making bids for him in the upcoming January transfer window.
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Marshall Munetsi Facing A Lengthy Spell On The Sidelines After Suffering An Ankle Injury

The ZIFA Normalisation Committee says it has enough shirts for the senior men’s team, after a post by its X account suggested that the Warriors played without name tags in the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers against Rwanda and Nigeria because the shirts must be used for the next match.
The Warriors played in green and yellow kits by German sportswear giant, PUMA, in the two matches.
Responding to an X user who had asked why the Warriors played without the names of the players on the jerseys, ZIFA’s official X account said:
<blockquote>
For qualifying matches, having names on shirts means that they will no longer be usable if a certain player is not called up in the next match. You will see names at tournaments where it is mandatory to have them.
</blockquote>
The response apparently stunned some Warriors fans with some asking if ZIFA really meant that the the jerseys are to be used interchangeably between players.
Speaking to <a href="https://www.zimlive.com/we-have-enough-kits-zifa-says-after-shirt-recycling-row/">ZimLive</a>, Lincoln Mutasa, the chairman of the ZIFA normalisation committee insisted that it was not true that the jerseys will be recycled.
He said ZIFA currently has no kit deal after their contract with UMBRO expired, adding that they entered a temporary kit supply arrangement with PUMA while looking for a long-term kit sponsor. Said Mutasa:
<blockquote>
There were challenges in preparing for this tournament, especially given that we are returning from a two-year absence from international football.
We had players coming from all over the place, some with challenges with their passports and it was not clear who will turn up and who will wear what number until everyone was in one place.
We have enough kit stocks from PUMA. For future matches when we are likely to have a steady pool of players, we should have no problems putting name tags.
We are trying to move our football forward to meet current trends. For instance, we released a matchday programme for the Nigeria match on our website where we introduced fans to the players complete with their profiles.
</blockquote>
The Warriors will return to competitive action again in the World Cup qualifiers during the international break from 3-11 June 2024.
They will host Lesotho on 03 June before they play against South Africa on 10 June.
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ZIFA Says Warriors' Jerseys Are Not Recycled, There Are Enough Kits

Former Arsenal midfielder, Alex Iwobi praised the Zimbabwean team, the Warriors, and Coach Baltemar Brito for their tactics in the 1-1 draw against Nigeria in a World Cup qualifier.
Walter Musona scored a wonderful freekick for Zimbabwe, which was later equalised by Kelechi Ihenacho. Despite being favourites, Nigeria had to work hard for the draw. Zimbabwe had several missed opportunities and Nigeria was fortunate to come away with a point.

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<li><a href="https://www.pindula.co.zw/2023/11/19/warriors-nigeria-draw-1-1-in-world-cup-qualifier/">Warriors, Nigeria Draw 1-1 In World Cup Qualifier</a></li>
</ul>
Iwobi, a former Everton player, acknowledged that Zimbabwe played well and deserved the result. The Fulham player said:
<blockquote>
We have to give credit to them.
Of course, it is easy for them when they get the first goal, so they can just sit back and defend.
And of course, they have the tactics to try and waste time and disrupt our tempo, so it favoured them. But yeah, credit to them, they are a good side but with the players we have, we should have done much better.
The first half wasn’t good enough for us. The second half was better so we must look at that, analyse and see where we can do better. This is just a start, and I would say to the Nigerian fans, stick by us because we will continue to fight.
</blockquote>
The midfielder attributed their below-par performance against Zimbabwe to fatigue. Nigeria had previously played a match against Lesotho just a day before Zimbabwe’s game against Rwanda. They had to endure a four-hour flight to Kigali and a three-hour road trip to Butare. Iwobi admitted that the travel was challenging but emphasised that they should not use it as an excuse. He expressed disappointment in their two draws in the World Cup qualifiers but remained determined to qualify for the tournament. Nigeria’s next qualifier is against South Africa in June next year.
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We Have To Give Credit To The Warriors Of Zimbabwe - Alex Iwobi

Warriors captain <a href="https://pindula.co.zw/Marvelous_Nakamba">Marvelous Nakamba</a> says Zimbabwe can qualify for the 2026 FIFA World Cup finals if the team continues working hard.
The Luton Town midfielder was speaking on Sunday after the Warriors drew 1-1 against the Super Eagles of Nigeria in their second Group C match played at the Huye Stadium in Rwanda.
With better finishing, Zimbabwe could have snatched all three points but despite the draw, Nakamba believes the Warriors can still qualify for the upcoming World Cup finals. He said:
<blockquote>
We tried our best as a team, we worked well on what we wanted to do and we got so many chances to finish the game but unfortunately, it didn’t happen.
We just have to keep on going and believing in ourselves.
We are just looking forward going into the next match, I think it will be in March. We just have to stick together as players and encourage each other…
I think we have the chance to make it as a team, we just have to push each other more and demand more from each other, and it will happen.
</blockquote>
Zimbabwe also drew their first Group C match, a 0-0 draw against Rwanda at the same venue on Wednesday.
The World Cup qualifiers resume next year and Zimbabwe will host Lesotho before travelling to South Africa for a date against Bafana Bafana. Both matches will be played between 3 and 11 June 2024.
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Warriors Can Qualify For 2026 FIFA World Cup Finals, Says Nakamba

Warriors coach Baltemar Brito said he was happy with the players’ performance in the 2026 FIFA World Cup Group C qualifier against Nigeria on Sunday, 19 November, but was disappointed with the result.
Zimbabwe drew 1-1 against Nigeria in a match played at the Huye Stadium in Butare, Rwanda.
The Warriors created arguably the best chances in the match but failed to take maximum points after Walter Musona’s stunning free-kick in the first half was cancelled out by a Kelechi Iheanacho strike in the second half.
Teenage Hadebe, Devine Lunga and Tanaka Shandirwa then wasted great chances, leaving the Brazilian-born coach frustrated. Said Brito:
<blockquote>
I am happy but disappointed as well. It was a really good game of football by the players. They gave it their all and I think for all the effort they deserve to be praised.
I salute this group of players for their committed fight on the field. It was a close contest, but I think we fashioned out the best chances.
Nigeria were in our box very few times. I think we had a chance to win the game but credit to the players for the fight.
</blockquote>
The World Cup qualifiers resume next year and Zimbabwe will host Lesotho before travelling to South Africa for a date against Bafana Bafana. Both matches will be played between 3 and 11 June 2024.
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Brito Happy But Disappointed After Warriors Fail To Beat Nigeria

The Warriors drew 1-1 against the Super Eagles of Nigeria in a 2026 FIFA World Cup Qualifier Group C encounter played at Huye Stadium in Butare, Rwanda on Sunday, 19 November.
Zimbabwe hosted Nigeria in Rwanda due to the unavailability of a single stadium in the country that meets CAF standards.
The was a cagey start to the encounter before the Warriors took control of the play and started dominating the pace towards the quarter hour.
However, there were no clear-cut chances on both ends with the play getting concentrated in the midfield.
FC Platinum forward Walter Musona broke the deadlock in the 26th minute after his free-kick hit the back of the net from 35 yards out.
The Nigerians took the game to Zimbabwe in the second half and created several chances, including an indirect kick inside the 16-yard box which the Warriors repelled.
As the Super Eagles continued to press high up the pitch, they managed to breach the Warriors’ rearguard in the 66th minute as Kelechi Iheanacho found the back of the net to equalise for Nigeria.
Warriors coach Baltemar Brito decided to change the formation and introduced Sheriff Teraspol’s Munashe Garananga as a third centre-back.
The move paid off dividends as Zimbabwe started to retain some possession.
The Warriors could have regained the lead later on in the game, but Teenage Hadebe and substitute Divine Lunga missed their open chances.
It was however, Dynamos midfielder Tanaka Shandirwa who had the best chance for Zimbabwe in the second half but he blazed his effort over the bar.
The game ended in a 1-1 draw with both teams moving to two points in Group C.
On Wednesday, the Warriors also bagged a point after a 0-0 draw against Rwanda, while the Super Eagles were held to a 1-1 draw at home to Lesotho.
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Warriors, Nigeria Draw 1-1 In World Cup Qualifier

Warriors coach Baltemar Brito has named his starting eleven to face Nigeria in this afternoon’s Group C 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifier.
Brito made three changes from the team that started against Rwanda in the Warriors’ last match.
Jordan Zemura has replaced Divine Lunga at left-back, Andy Rinomhota has come in for Brian Banda in midfield, and Tino Kadewere replaced the injured Admiral Muskwe.
The match kicks off at 3 PM.
Below is the starting eleven:
Donovan Benard, Andrew Mbeba, Gerald Takwara, Teenage Hadebe, Jordan Zemura, Marvelous Nakamba, Marshall Munetsi, Andy Rinomhota, Walter Musona, Prince Dube, Tino Kadewere.
Substitutes: Washington Arubi, Admiral Muskwe, Peter Muduhwa, Terence Dzvukamanja, Brian Banda, Martin Mapisa, Obriel Chirinda, Takanaka Shandirwa, Divine Lunga, Munashe Garananga, Frank Makarati.
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Warriors Starting Eleven Against Nigeria Named

<a href="https://pindula.co.zw/Tino_Kadewere">Tino Kadewere</a> has said the Warriors have the quality to stand toe to toe with the Super Eagles of Nigeria as the two nations clash in a Group C FIFA 2026 World Cup qualifier at Huye Stadium in Rwanda this Sunday.
The match kicks off at 3 PM.
The Sunday Mail reported the Lyon player as saying the Warriors will consider the game “a cup final” and will draw inspiration from their last match against Nigeria which ended 1-1. Said Kadewere.
<blockquote>
The last time we played against Nigeria, the match ended 1-1, and we take that as a positive.
Of course, they are counted as one of the biggest teams in Africa, but we don’t want to put that into our minds.
We have to go into the pitch telling ourselves that it’s a cup final; we need to do everything to get this victory for ourselves and the nation. We should do our best.
We all know Nigeria; they have a very good squad.
Of course, they have a few players missing, like Victor Osimhen and Samuel Chukwueze, but they still have a very good squad.
We don’t need to focus on those missing; we have to focus on those who are there.
We should try to put our minds in the game and take it as a final.
We should try and make sure that we don’t sit back; we have to push forward to get the victory.
It’s not going to be easy, but we need to throw more than 100 percent into this game.
</blockquote>
Nigeria’s only loss in seven meetings with Zimbabwe came in an international friendly in August 1981, reported Daily Nigerian.
Since then, the Super Eagles have claimed four wins and two draws, including an aggregate 8-1 win across two legs during the qualifiers for the 2006 FIFA World Cup.
Julius Aghahowa and Yakubu Aiyegbeni scored as Nigeria secured a 0-3 victory at the National Sports Stadium in Harare.
A brace from Obafemi Martins and a Nwankwo Kanu penalty were among the goals as Nigeria completed the job with a 5-1 triumph in Abuja in the return leg.
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It's Like A Cup Final, Kadewere Says Warriors Not Afraid Of Nigeria

The Warriors were held to a goalless draw by hosts Rwanda in Wednesday’s opening match of Group C of the 2026 World Cup Qualifiers.
This was the first competitive match for Zimbabwe since FIFA lifted the country’s suspension from international football in July.
The Warriors lost centre forward Admiral Muskwe to injury in the early stages of the match. He was replaced by Terrence Dzvukamanja who had two great chances but failed to bury them.
Rwanda dominated the second half but it was Zimbabwe that found the net in the 70th minute through Marshall Munetsi after being set up by substitute Obriel Chirinda.
However, the goal was chalked off after the referee adjudged that the Zimbabwean midfielder had strayed into an offside position.
Veteran journalist Robson Sharuko commended the Warriors for picking up a point in their opening Group C match. He said:
<blockquote>
We don’t have a record of doing well on the road, we didn’t have the best of preps, with players coming in late, a new coach and coming from a lengthy ban, this is a GOOD result and GOOD point for the Warriors. Well done guys.
</blockquote>
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Warriors Held To Goalless Draw By Rwanda In World Cup Qualifier

Warriors coach Baltemar Brito has named a starting eleven to face Rwanda in Zimbabwe’s first 2026 World Cup qualifier at the Huye Stadium this afternoon.
Four of the players in the starting XI ply their trade in the local premiership and the rest are based at foreign clubs on the African continent and further afield.
The match is set to kick off at 3 PM.
Below is the starting eleven
Donovan Benard, Andrew Mbeba, Teenage Hadebe, Gerald Takwara, Divine Lunga, Brian Banda, Marvellous Nakamba, Marshall Munetsi, Admiral Muskwe, Walter Musona, Prince Dube.
Bernard (Chicken Inn), Mbeba (Highlanders), Banda (FC Platinum) and Musona (FC Platinum) are the locally-based players.
The foreign-based players are Hadebe (Houston Dynamo), Takwara (Ohod), Lunga (Mamelodi Sundowns), Nakamba (Luton Town), Munetsi (Stade de Reims), Muskwe (Exeter City), and Dube (Azam).
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Brito Names Warriors Starting XI To Face Rwanda

The Warriors technical team led by Baltemar Brito has announced the final squad for the 2026 FIFA World Cup Qualifiers against Rwanda and Nigeria.
Zimbabwe will face Rwanda in the Group C opener on 15 November at Huye Stadium, and then host Nigeria in their second game at the same venue four days later.
Several players have been dropped from the provisional 28-member squad that was announced on 01 November.
The players who have been dropped include Liverpool youngster Isaac Mabaya, Wolves Academy star Leon Chiwome, Brentford goalkeeper Marley Tavaziva, Leicester City striker Tawanda Maswanhise, Plymouth Argyle defender Brendan Galloway and Cyprus-based defender Tendayi Darikwa.
According to the Zimbabwe Football Association (ZIFA), the gate charges for the Warriors versus Rwanda match are as follows:
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<li dir="auto">1000Rwf – General</li>
<li dir="auto">5000Rwf – Regular</li>
<li dir="auto">10000Rwf – VIP</li>
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<div dir="auto">Exchange Rate: 1USD = 1,225.14 Rwandan Franc</div>
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Here is the final Warriors squad.
Goalkeepers
<ul>
<li>Donovan Bernard (Chicken Inn)</li>
<li>Washington Arubi (SuperSport United)</li>
<li>Martin Mapisa (FC Malaga City)</li>
</ul>
Defenders
<ul>
<li>Andrew Mbeba (Highlanders)</li>
<li>Peter Muduhwa (Highlanders)</li>
<li>Frank Makarati (Dynamos)</li>
<li>Teenage Hadebe (Houston Dynamo)</li>
<li>Munashe Garan’anga (Sheriff Tiraspol)</li>
<li>Jordan Zemura (Udinese)</li>
<li>Tivonge Rushesha (Reading)</li>
<li>Divine Lunga</li>
</ul>
Midfielders
<ul>
<li>Brian Banda (FC Platinum)</li>
<li>Marshall Munetsi (Stade de Reims)</li>
<li>Andy Rinomhota</li>
<li>Marvelous Nakamba (Luton Town)</li>
<li>Gerald Takwara (Ohod)</li>
<li>Tanaka Shandirwa (Dynamos)</li>
</ul>
Forwards
<ul>
<li>Obriel Chirinda (Bulawayo Chiefs)</li>
<li>Prince Dube (Azam)</li>
<li>Tinotenda Kadewere (Lyon)</li>
<li>Admiral Muskwe (Exeter City)</li>
<li>Walter Musona (FC Platinum)</li>
<li>Terrence Dzvukamanja (SuperSport United)</li>
</ul>
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Brito Names Final Warriors Squad For Rwanda, Nigeria Matches... ZIFA Announces Gate Charges

Warriors coach Baltemar Brito is reportedly set to name Luton Town midfielder Marvelous Nakamba as the captain of the Zimbabwe senior men’s football team ahead of the Warriors’ back-to-back 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers against Rwanda and Nigeria this month.
Saudi Arabian-based forward Knowledge Musona captained the Warriors for several years before he announced his retirement from international football in May 2022.
While many football fans had expected France-based Marshall Munetsi to be handed the captaincy, it appears that Nakamba will inherit the armband from Musona.
<a href="https://www.newsday.co.zw/sport/article/200018978/brito-picks-new-warriors-captain">NewsDay</a> reported a source as saying that the 29-year-old Hwange-born midfielder will take over the Warriors armband “unless something dramatic happens”. Said the source:
<blockquote>
Unless something dramatic happens, it appears Brito wants Nakamba to be the new captain.
</blockquote>
Brito picked Nakamba to vote in the FIFA Ballon d’Or as the Zimbabwe captain representative two months ago, another indication that he will give the Warriors armband to the former Bantu Rovers player.
The FIFA Ballon d’Or award is voted for by national team coaches and their captains, and a selected group of journalists.
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Nakamba To Be Named Warriors Captain | Report

Warriors coach Baltemar Brito said the 28 players named in the provisional Warriors squad for Zimbabwe’s 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers this month were selected because they have the “ability to face two challenges in a short space of time.”
There was an uproar in some sections of the fanbase after Brito and his technical team overlooked some experienced players and called up greenhorns from Europe.
The likes of Ronald Pfumbidzai, Knox Mutizwa, Devine Lunga and Kundai Benyu are not in the squad whereas some youngsters playing at English clubs’ development sides were called up.
Liverpool midfielder Isaac Mabaya and Leicester City striker Tawanda Maswanhise play for the development sides of their respective clubs but were named in the Warriors’ provisional squad to face Rwanda on 15 November, and Nigeria on 19 November.
Speaking to <a href="https://www.herald.co.zw/brito-defends-warriors-selection/">The Herald</a>, Brito said the technical team did not look at the status of the players. He added:
<blockquote>
We had this camping in Harare, where a number of players impressed and Tanaka (Shandirwa) is on the list, it was just an error by the media department.
For the other ones like Devine (Lunga), Knox (Mutizwa) and Ronald (Pfumbidzai) it was a technical decision after we realised the players that we have in the same positions, the competitiveness and the minutes they have had.
</blockquote>
The bulk of the players called up for the two matches are foreign-based, with the likes of Highlanders and Dynamos defenders, Peter Muduhwa and Frank Makarati, respectively, among the few local players in the provisional squad. Said Brito:
<blockquote>
We also analysed the European-based players that we have and also the magnitude of the task that we have, and the opponents that we will face, Rwanda and Nigeria.
We took the decision in the best interests of Zimbabwe knowing that in one of the assignments we will just have two days of training, the other one a really tough one.
So, the criteria was to balance the team with experience and youth and also take into consideration we have two games in four days.
So, we went for quality and the ability to face these two challenges in a short space of time.
We will try to choose the best eleven when the players come together. We know that some of the players will play on the weekend and have a big journey to Rwanda and they will be affected in terms of freshness.
These are some of the factors we also considered.
</blockquote>
Here is the provisional squad:
Goalkeepers
<ul>
<li>Donovan Bernard (Chicken Inn)</li>
<li>Washington Arubi (SuperSport United)</li>
<li>Martin Mapisa (FC Malaga City)</li>
<li>Marley Tavaziva (Brentford)</li>
</ul>
Defenders
<ul>
<li>Tendayi Darikwa (Apolon Limassol)</li>
<li>Andrew Mbeba (Highlanders)</li>
<li>Peter Muduhwa (Highlanders)</li>
<li>Frank Makarati (Dynamos)</li>
<li>Teenage Hadebe (Houston Dynamo)</li>
<li>Munashe Garan’anga (Sheriff Tiraspol)</li>
<li>Brendan Galloway (Plymouth Argyle)</li>
<li>Jordan Zemura (Udinese)</li>
<li>Tivonge Rushesha (Reading)</li>
</ul>
Midfielders
<ul>
<li>Brian Banda (FC Platinum)</li>
<li>Marshall Munetsi (Stade de Reims)</li>
<li>Marvelous Nakamba (Luton Town)</li>
<li>Gerald Takwara (Ohod)</li>
<li>Isaac Mabaya (Liverpool)</li>
</ul>
Forwards
<ul>
<li>Obriel Chirinda (Bulawayo Chiefs)</li>
<li>Prince Dube (Azam)</li>
<li>Tinotenda Kadewere (Lyon)</li>
<li>Admiral Muskwe (Exeter City)</li>
<li>Walter Musona (FC Platinum)</li>
<li>Terrence Dzvukamanja (SuperSport United)</li>
<li>Leon Chiwome (Wolverhampton Wanderers)</li>
<li>Tawanda Masvanhise (Leicester City)</li>
</ul>
The Warriors are expected to get together on 13 November, just two days before playing Rwanda. Some of the European-based players are expected to fly directly to the central African country.
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Brito Explains Warriors Squad Selection

The Warriors technical team has named a provisional 28-member squad ahead of the Rwanda and Nigeria 2026 FIFA World Cup Qualifiers on 15 and 19 November 2023, respectively.
Both matches will be played at Huye Stadium in Rwanda.
The likes of former captain Knowledge Musona, Khama Billiat, Nyasha Mushekwi, Divine Lunga, Kundai Benyu and Kuda Mahachi have been omitted from the squad.
Here is the provisional squad:
Goalkeepers
<ul>
<li>Donovan Bernard (Chicken Inn)</li>
<li>Washington Arubi (SuperSport United)</li>
<li>Martin Mapisa (FC Malaga City)</li>
<li>Marley Tavaziva (Brentford)</li>
</ul>
Defenders
<ul>
<li>Tendayi Darikwa (Apolon Limassol)</li>
<li>Andrew Mbeba (Highlanders)</li>
<li>Peter Muduhwa (Highlanders)</li>
<li>Frank Makarati (Dynamos)</li>
<li>Teenage Hadebe (Houston Dynamo)</li>
<li>Munashe Garan’anga (Sheriff Tiraspol)</li>
<li>Brendan Galloway (Plymouth Argyle)</li>
<li>Jordan Zemura (Udinese)</li>
<li>Tivonge Rushesha (Reading)</li>
</ul>
Midfielders
<ul>
<li>Brian Banda (FC Platinum)</li>
<li>Marshall Munetsi (Stade de Reims)</li>
<li>Marvelous Nakamba (Luton Town)</li>
<li>Gerald Takwara (Ohod)</li>
<li>Isaac Mabaya (Liverpool)</li>
</ul>
Forwards
<ul>
<li>Obriel Chirinda (Bulawayo Chiefs)</li>
<li>Prince Dube (Azam)</li>
<li>Tinotenda Kadewere (Lyon)</li>
<li>Admiral Muskwe (Exeter City)</li>
<li>Walter Musona (FC Platinum)</li>
<li>Terrence Dzvukamanja (SuperSport United)</li>
<li>Leon Chiwome (Wolverhampton Wanderers)</li>
<li>Tawanda Masvanhise (Leicester City)</li>
</ul>
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Warriors Provisional Squad For Rwanda, Nigeria World Cup Qualifiers Named

The Zimbabwe Football Association (ZIFA) is yet to finalise the venue of the Warriors’ 2026 World Cup qualifier against Nigeria on 20 November.
ZIFA Normalisation Committee chairperson Lincoln Mutasa told <a href="https://www.sundaymail.co.zw/zifa-in-warriors-conundrum">The Sunday Mail</a> that the senior team may host the Super Eagles in Rwanda. Said Mutasa:
<blockquote>
We are working on hosting Nigeria in Rwanda and we are going to inform football stakeholders about it once discussions have been finalised.
</blockquote>
The Warriors take on Rwanda in Kigali on 13 November before hosting Nigeria a week later.
Mutasa conceded that ZIFA will incur huge costs in staging the Warriors’ assignments “home away from home”. He said:
<blockquote>
Yes, there are financial losses to be incurred but this is a sticky situation that we find ourselves in.
What saddens us the most is that supporters will miss an opportunity to watch their beloved team at home after a long time without international football.
While we would have wanted to get revenue from the match, what is important for us is to give footballers a rare opportunity to play the FIFA World Cup qualifiers.
You can never put a cost to that.
Naturally, the football association foots its own bills, if it is within their means, but help from our partners will be accepted.
</blockquote>
Last week, the Sport, Recreation, Arts and Culture Deputy Minister Emily Jesaya told senators that ZIFA was yet to notify the Ministry about plans to host the Warriors match in Rwanda.
Meanwhile, ZIFA failed to arrange international friendly matches for the Warriors in the recent international break.
The Warriors ended up playing a practice match against a Northern Region select side, which they lost 3-1.
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ZIFA Yet To Secure Venue For Warriors' Home 2026 FIFA World Cup Qualifiers

A senior government official has professed ignorance over plans by the Zimbabwe Football Association (ZIFA) to host Nigeria in Rwanda next month as local stadiums have been declared unfit to host international matches by the Confederation of African Football (CAF) and FIFA, reported <a href="https://www.newzimbabwe.com/government-unaware-homeless-warriors-will-host-nigeria-in-rwanda/">NewZimbabwe.com</a>.
Reports indicate that the Warriors may host Nigeria in Rwanda in the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers.
Responding to questions from senators about the stadium crisis, Deputy Minister of Sports Arts and Culture <a href="https://pindula.co.zw/Emily_Jesaya">Emily Jesaya</a> said the Ministry has not been officially informed about plans for the Warriors to host the Super Eagles in Rwanda. She said:
<blockquote>
As a Ministry of Sports, Recreation, Arts and Culture, we are glad the suspension or ban has been lifted and we are now able to compete at the international level.
With regard to hosting soccer matches as a country, we are unable to host soccer matches in this country.
What I would like to inform the House is that the bureau has since lifted the ban and there is normalisation.
We have not officially been informed with regards to hosting local matches as far as Rwanda, but if they inform us, we will come back to the Senate to inform you of that development.
</blockquote>
Zimbabwe kick off their 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifying campaign away to Rwanda on 13 November before hosting Nigeria on 20 November.
Last month a FIFA inspector was in the country to assess the National Sports Stadium and Rufaro Stadium but the report is yet to be released.
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Govt Unaware Warriors Will Host Nigeria In Rwanda

Warriors coaches have made alterations to the squad by dropping four players including Walter Musona but did not state the reason behind the move.
These players were initially selected for a friendly match against Botswana and the upcoming FIFA World Cup qualifiers against Rwanda and Nigeria. The Zimbabwe Football Association (ZIFA) announced the changes without providing specific reasons for the players’ removal. Read the statement:
<blockquote>
IN: Sylvastar Munhira (Cranborne Bullets), Delic Murimba (Ngezi Platinum Stars) 
OUT: Terrence Dzvukamanja (SuperSport United), Walter Musona, Brian Banda (FC Platinum), Prince Tafiremutsa (Dynamos)
</blockquote>
The original team consisted of the following players:
Goalkeepers: Washington Arubi (SuperSport United), Frank Tafiremutsa (Dynamos), Wallace Magalane (FC Platinum)
Defenders: Ronald Pfumbidzai (SuperSport United), Peter Muduhwa, Andrew Mbeba (Highlanders), Godknows Murwira (CAPS United), Munashe Garananga (FC Sheriff Tiraspol), Devine Lunga (Golden Arrows), Xolani Ndlovu (Chicken Inn), Frank Makarati (Dynamos)
Midfielders: Never Tigere (lhefu S.C), Tatenda Tavengwa (Venda Football Academy), Tanaka Shandirwa (Dynamos), Brian Banda, Walter Musona (FC Platinum), Phenias Bamusi (CAPS United), Takunda Benhura (Ngezi Platinum Stars), Gerald Bero (Manica Diamonds), Shepherd Mhlanga (Chicken Inn)
Forwards: Obriel Chirinda (Bulawayo Chiefs), Knox Mutizwa (Golden Arrows), Terrence Dzvukamanja (SuperSport United), Thandolwenkosi Ngwenya (FC Platinum).
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Warriors Coaches Drop Musona And Other Players

The <a href="https://www.pindula.co.zw/Zimbabwe_Football_Association_(ZIFA)/">Zimbabwe Football Association (ZIFA)</a> has advised that an international friendly match against Botswana has been cancelled. ZIFA previously announced that the Warriors would host the Zebras on 14 October 2023. In a statement seen by Pindula News, ZIFA said players would continue to train in camp in preparation for the upcoming FIFA World Cup qualifiers against Rwanda and Nigeria. Read the statement:
<blockquote>
<h3>FRIENDLY MATCH AGAINST BOTSWANA CALLED OFF; TRAINING CAMP GOING AHEAD AS PLANNED</h3>
The Zimbabwe Football Association (ZIFA) advises all football stakeholders that our planned international friendly match against Botswana has been cancelled due to circumstances beyond our control. The association sincerely regrets all inconveniences that this unfortunate development has caused to all our stakeholders.
The training camp for the Warriors will still go ahead until the end of the international break. This will give the technical team more time to assess their options ahead of crucial FIFA World Cup qualifiers against Rwanda and Nigeria in November.
Here are the 24 players called up for the training camp: 
GOALKEEPERS: <a href="https://www.pindula.co.zw/Washington_Arubi/">Washington Arubi</a> (SuperSport United), Frank Tafiremutsa (Dynamos), Wallace Magalane (FC Platinum)
DEFENDERS: Ronald Pfumbidzai (SuperSport United), Peter Muduhwa, Andrew Mbeba (Highlanders), Godknows Murwira (CAPS United), Munashe Garananga (FC Sheriff Tiraspol), Devine Lunga (Golden Arrows), Xolani Ndlovu (Chicken Inn). Frank Makarati (Dynamos)
MIDFIELDERS: Never Tigere (lhefu S.C), Tatenda Tavengwa (Venda Football Academy), Tanaka Shandirwa (Dynamos), Brian Banda, <a href="https://www.pindula.co.zw/Walter_Musona/">Walter Musona</a> (FC Platinum), Phenias Bamusi (CAPS United), Takunda Benhura (Ngezi Platinum Stars), Gerald Bero (Manica Diamonds). Shepherd Mhlanga (Chicken Inn),
FORWARDS: Obriel Chirinda (Bulawayo Chiefs), <a href="https://www.pindula.co.zw/Knox_Mutizwa/">Knox Mutizwa</a> (Golden Arrows), Terrence Dzvukamanja (SuperSport United), Thandolwenkosi Ngwenya (FC Platinum)
</blockquote>
Castle Lager Premier Soccer League matches that had been suspended are back as previously scheduled.
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Botswana and Eswatini are set to play a friendly match on October 16th, despite an earlier announcement by the Zimbabwe Football Association (ZIFA) that Zimbabwe would host Botswana on October 14th. The Botswana Football Association (BFA) confirmed the match with Eswatini on their Facebook page. This implies that Botswana will not play against Zimbabwe as originally planned, as they would have to play two matches in 48 hours in different countries. An official from the BFA expressed unawareness of the proposed match against Zimbabwe.
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ZIFA Says Warriors Friendly Match Against Botswana Has Been Cancelled

Botswana is scheduled to play Eswatini in a friendly match on 16 October, despite the Zimbabwe Football Association (ZIFA) having announced earlier on Tuesday that the Warriors will host the Zebras on 14 October.
The Botswana Football Association (BFA) posted a statement on its Facebook page announcing the 25 men’s Provisional Squad for the friendly match against Eswatini on Monday. Reads the statement:
<blockquote>
The Zebras Head Coach Mogomotsi Teenanage Mpote announces the 25 men’s Provisional Squad for the friendly match against Eswatini.
The team is preparing for the upcoming FIFA 2026 World Cup African Qualifiers opener against Mozambique next month.
Botswana will play in Group G along with Algeria, Guinea, Uganda, Mozambique and Somalia for a place at the 2026 World Cup edition, which will be co-hosted by Canada, the United States of America, and Mexico.
</blockquote>
According to the statement, the match between Botswana and Eswatini will be played on Monday, 16 October 2023 at the Lobatse Sports Complex.
By implication, Botswana will not play Zimbabwe on Saturday, 14 October as the Zebras will have to play two games in 48 hours in two different countries.
An official from the BFA earlier on Tuesday told <a href="https://www.soccer24.co.zw/2023/10/10/warriors-botswana-friendly-shrouded-in-uncertainity/">Soccer24</a> that he was not aware of the proposed match against Zimbabwe.
Meanwhile, all Castle Lager Premier Soccer League matchday 27 fixtures that were scheduled for this weekend have been postponed to 18 and 19 October. PSL said:
<blockquote>
This is to pave the way for the international friendly match between Zimbabwe and Botswana which will be played on Saturday 14 October 2023.
</blockquote>
ZIFA has since announced the gate charges for the purported Warriors versus Zebras international friendly, saying fans will pay $5 Rest of Ground, $10 Bay 15-18, and $50 VIP.
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Zimbabwe-Botswana Friendly Match May Not Happen

The Warriors are set to host the Zebras of Botswana in an international friendly match on Saturday, 14 October 2023 at the National Sports Stadium in Harare.
In a statement, the ZIFA Normalisation Committee said the Warriors squad will be made up of both local and foreign-based players. ZIFA said:
<blockquote>
The squad will be publicised once all logistical issues have been finalised.
Players will start arriving for camp on Wednesday.
This match is an integral part of the country’s preparations for matchdays 1 and 2 of the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers set for November 13 to 21.
</blockquote>
The gate charges are as follows; $5 Rest of Ground, $10 Bay 15-18, and $50 VIP.
The match kicks off at 3 PM Central African Time.
The Warriors’ first 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifier will be away to Rwanda before they host Nigeria a few days later.
Zimbabwe is in Group C with Benin, Lesotho, South Africa, Nigeria and Rwanda.
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Warriors To Play Botswana On 14 October

The Zimbabwe Warriors suffered a 4-3 penalty shootout defeat against the Botswana Zebras in an Invitational Independence Cup friendly match played in Botswana. 
The match ended in a 1-1 draw during regular time, with Zimbabwe taking the lead through Obriel Chirinda’s goal in the 66th minute, and Botswana equalizing just a minute later through Lemogang Maswena.
During the penalty shootout, the Warriors missed two penalties, while Botswana missed one, giving them the victory.
The match was the first overseen by the newly appointed Warriors coach, Baltemar Brito. Despite the loss, Brito expressed satisfaction with the team’s performance, praising their technical skills and quick adaptation to tactics. He remained optimistic about the future saying he would not read much into the loss.
This match was significant for Zimbabwe as it marked their second match after returning to international football after FIFA suspended the country in February 2022 due to government interference in the Zimbabwe Football Association (ZIFA). The ban was lifted in July 2023. The first match upon their return was against Namibia on September 4th, coinciding with President Emmerson Mnangagwa’s inauguration at the National Sports Stadium in Harare. The Warriors emerged victorious in a penalty shootout.
These matches serve as preparation for the upcoming World Cup qualifiers scheduled for November. Only locally-based players were called up for national duty in both games. The Warriors team typically consists of players based abroad, except for the COSAFA matches and CHAN matches. 
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Zimbabwe Loses To Botswana In A Friendly Match In Gaborone

The Warriors technical team, led by Baltemar Brito, has announced the lineup for the upcoming friendly match against the Botswana Zebras. The match is scheduled to take place at 4 p.m. Central African Time (CAT) in Botswana. Fans can watch the game live on ZBCTV and BTV.
The Warriors starting lineup consists of Donovan Bernard as the goalkeeper, with Peter Muduhwa as the team captain. Other players in the starting XI include:
Tanaka Shandirwa, Donald Mudadi, Brian Banda, Walter Tatenda Musona, Obriel Chirinda, Trevor Mavhunga, Godknows Murwira, William Manondo, and Xolani Ndlovu.
The team’s substitutes include Nelson Chadya as the backup goalkeeper, along with Clive Mandivei, Qadr Amini, Thubelihle Jubani, Fortune Binzi, Mthokozisi Msebe, Davison Marowa, Tinotendaishe Benza, and Brighton Manhire.
The friendly match is a part of Botswana’s Independence Day festivities. 
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Full List: Warriors Announce Lineup For Friendly Match Against Botswana Zebras

Dynamos captain Frank Makarati said that he is disappointed after being dropped from the Warriors squad currently in Botswana for a friendly match this weekend.
Makarati, together with Highlanders’ Andrew Mbeba, were called up by the Warriors technical team headed by Baltemar Brito for the match but were later withdrawn from the squad.
The duo was sacrificed by the Warriors coaches to enable their respective clubs to fulfill the Chibuku Super Cup quarter-final matches also set for the weekend.
FIFA rules state that a club is not obliged to fulfill domestic games if three or more of its players are away on international duty.
Brito and his assistants reached a compromise deal with the Premier Soccer League to sacrifice Makarati and Mbeba so that the Chibuku Super Cup matches could go ahead as scheduled.
Dynamos had three players in the squad, namely Makarati, Tanaka Shandirwa and Donald Mudadi, while Highlanders had Mbeba, Peter Muduhwa and Brighton Manhire.
Sheasham central defender Thubelihle Jubane was then called up to fill the gap that was created by the withdrawal of Makarati and Mbeba.
Speaking to <a href="https://www.newsday.co.zw/sport/article/200017228/dembare-captain-fumes-over-warriors-snub">NewsDay</a>, Makarati, who captained the Warriors in a friendly match against Namibia earlier this month, said:
<blockquote>
It’s disappointing, obviously, because I want to play for the Warriors. It’s every player’s dream to play for the national team.
Playing for the national team gives a player a lot of exposure. But there is nothing I can do now, other than pick myself up and focus on my club’s next game against FC Platinum.
</blockquote>
The Warriors squad is currently in Botswana for an invitational match to celebrate the country’s Independence Day on 30 September.
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Warriors Coaches "Sacrifice" Dynamos Captain, Frank Makarati

A 20-man Warriors squad composed of local-based players is in camp ahead of the invitational match to celebrate Botswana’s Independence Day on 30 September.
In a statement, the Zimbabwe Football Association (ZIFA) said the squad will leave the country for Botswana on Wednesday morning.
The match will be the first for Brazilian national Baltemar José de Oliveira Brito as Warriors head coach.
Brito was recently appointed Warriors head coach by the ZIFA Normalisation Committee until June 2024.
Jose Mourinho’s former assistant will be assisted by Bongani Mafu and Genesis Mangombe.
See the full squad below:
GOALKEEPERS
Donovan Bernard (Chicken Inn), Nelson Chadya (Ngezi Platinum Stars)
DEFENDERS
Peter Muduhwa (Highlanders), Godknows Murwira (Caps United), Farai Banda (Manica Diamonds), Qadr Amini (Ngezi Platinum Stars), Xolani Ndlovu (Chicken Inn)
MIDFIELDERS
Brighton Manhire (Highlanders), Shepard Mhlanga (Chicken Inn), Brian Banda (FC Platinum), Tanaka Shandirwa (Dynamos), Mthokozisi Msebe (Bulawayo Chiefs), Donald Mudadi (Dynamos), Davison Marowa (Herentals), Walter Musona (FC Platinum) Tinotenda Benza (Herentals)
FORWARDS
William Manondo (Caps United), Fortune Binzi (Manica Diamonds), Obriel Chirinda (Bulawayo Chiefs).
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Warriors Squad Set To Leave For Botswana On 27 September

Highlanders Football Club has reportedly given head coach Baltemar José de Oliveira Brito the greenlight to take up the offer from the ZIFA Normalisation Committee to become interim Warriors coach.
This comes after the chairman of the ZIFA Normalisation Committee, Lincoln Mutasa, wrote to Bosso seeking the club’s permission to approach the 71-year-old over the vacant Warriors post.
<a href="https://www.soccer24.co.zw/2023/09/20/highlanders-approve-britos-warriors-appointment/">Soccer24</a> quoted an unnamed Highlanders official as saying the club has agreed to let Brito become the national team coach. Said the official:
<blockquote>
As the club leadership, we have agreed to let the coach (Brito) become the national team coach. We actually feel honoured by the recognition, in the sense that he will lead the revival of the senior men’s national team after the lifting of the FIFA suspension.
</blockquote>
Brito, a Brazilian, was famous Portuguese coach Jose Mourinho’s assistant at Chelsea (England) and Inter Milan (Italy).
He is set to be offered a contract that runs concurrently with the Normalisation Committee’s tenure which ends in mid-2024.
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Highlanders Agree To Release Brito For Warriors Coaching Job

The ZIFA Normalisation Committee (ZIFA NC) has approached Highlanders Football Club, seeking permission to appoint their coach Brito Baltemar Jose Oliveira as the Warriors’ boss on an interim basis.
A letter dated 19 September 2023 and addressed to the Highlanders Chairman, by ZIFA NC Chairman Lincoln Mutasa confirms the interest in the Brazilian. Reads the letter:
<blockquote>
The Normalization Committee would like to request your Executive permission to engage one of your employees in the name of Brito Baltemar Jose Oliveira for a possible appointment as the interim Senior Men National Teams Coach.
Whereas he has indicated he is in permanent employ of your esteemed organization.
It is in that light of integrity we hereby pray you shall find it beneficial to release him for envisaged national duty during this interim Normalization period.
</blockquote>
Brito, who arrived in the country last year, has been fairly successful at Highlanders, with the club in second position on the Castle Lager Premier Soccer League table.
Highlanders were also the only team that remained unbeaten during the first half of this campaign.
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ZIFA Committee Wants Highlanders Gaffer As Warriors Coach

The Warriors will play their 2026 World Cup home qualifiers outside the country as Zimbabwe doesn’t have a stadium approved by the Confederation of African Football (CAF) to host international matches.
According to a CAF circular, the National Sports Stadium (NSS) was excluded from the list of pre-approved stadiums for the qualifiers which begin this November.
This is despite recent assurances made by then Youth, Sport, Arts and Recreation minister Kirsty Coventry that renovations at the stadium will be fast-tracked to ensure that the Warriors play World Cup games at home.
Zimbabwe are in Group C of the 2026 FIFA World Cup African qualifiers together with Nigeria, South Africa, Benin, Rwanda and Lesotho.
The Warriors begin their campaign away in Rwanda on 13 November 2023. A week later, they host Nigeria in a home match which will be played outside Zimbabwe.
The ZIFA normalisation committee, which is temporarily running the affairs of the national association, has until 8 September 2023 to secure a venue where they will host Nigeria.
Zimbabwe is among 24 countries of the 54 CAF membership, including fellow Group C members Benin and Lesotho, who have no approved stadiums to host international matches.
In 2019, CAF and FIFA suspended NSS from hosting international matches due to its poor condition.
Improvements that need to be done on the facility include the installation of bucket seats made of unbreakable and non-inflammable material, modern electronic turnstiles and automated systems, and the setting up of a functional Venue Operations Centre with a good overview of the stadium equipped with CCTV monitors for security purposes.
In the meantime, the Warriors can use the Obedi Itani Chilume Stadium in Francistown, Botswana, which meets the CAF requirements, as their home ground.
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Warriors To Play 2026 World Cup Qualifiers Outside Zimbabwe

The Zimbabwe Football Association (ZIFA) Normalisation Committee has assigned veteran former Warriors coach Sunday Chidzambga and Sheasham coach Lizwe Sweswe to take charge of a Warriors squad of locally-based players for Monday, 04 September’s match against Namibia.
The friendly match will be one of several activities lined up for President-Elect Emmerson Mnangagwa’s inauguration at the National Sports Stadium.
Twenty locally-based players have been selected to be in the Warriors squad to face the Brave Warriors.
Read the list below:
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 (Highlanders) Mthokozisi Msebe (Bulawayo Chiefs) 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)
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Warriors Squad For Mnangagwa Inauguration Match Revealed

More than 200 coaches have applied for jobs to coach Zimbabwe’s national football teams; the Warriors, Mighty Warriors, Young Warriors and the Young Mighty Warriors.
This was said by the ZIFA Normalisation Committee boss Lincoln Mutasa. He told <a href="https://www.hmetro.co.zw/over-200-apply/">H-Metro</a>:
<blockquote>
What is occupying our minds is to look for the coaches.
We haven’t put in a technical committee as yet… these people will assist with the process and we will give them timelines but we are sorting out the data for now.
We are assembling a team of people who will select the coaches since we are working with over 200 applicants.
The process has not started. We are basically printing the CVs.
We have over 200 applicants for the posts.
</blockquote>
Mutasa, however, refused to reveal some of the coaches who have submitted their CVs. He said:
<blockquote>
The figure can even go higher because some have applied for both the Warriors and Mighty Warriors posts while some have applied for other junior teams’ posts as well.
So, it is a lot of data, we are going through.
We have a mixture of local coaches and former international players who have applied.
Some of them have played here and some of them outside the country. Not all of them are going for the Warriors post, some are going for the Under-17, Under-20 and women’s teams.
Quite a number of former players have expressed interest in different posts. We also have quite a number of those who applied after the cut-off date had ended.
It will not be fair for me to pre-empt any names. We are trying to be objective and all the people who have applied have confidence in us.
</blockquote>
He said the ZIFA Normalisation Committee is targetting friendly matches against Zambia and Mozambique during the September international break. Said Mutasa:
<blockquote>
We have agreed with Mozambique and Zambia to have a match with them. So we are looking at playing two matches during that time.
</blockquote>
Mutasa said they intend to use the two friendlies to prepare for the African Nations Championships (CHAN).
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Over 200 Coaches Apply For Warriors Jobs

Highlanders coach Baltemar Brito has revealed that he is interested in the Warriors job after the FIFA Normalisation Committee led by Lincoln Mutasa recently released adverts for jobs for national teams.
The Brazilian said he has four months left on his contract with Highlanders and the two parties have not started negotiations for a contract renewal. Said Brito:
<blockquote>
As coaches, we have to think about our future so our manager applied for the Warriors job.
Highlanders is the biggest team in the country but the biggest job is coaching the national team.
We have four months left in our contract with Highlanders, we don’t know if they will renew our contract so we have to think about our future.
</blockquote>
Highlanders are at the apex of the Castle Lager Premier Soccer League with a five-point lead ahead of second-placed Ngezi Platinum Stars after 19 matches.
Manica Diamonds are third, with 35 points, Dynamos are fourth with 32 points, and Chicken Inn are fifth on the log standings with 31 points.
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