Warriors midfielder Andy Rinomhota has withdrawn from the national team squad in Morocco with immediate effect due to an urgent family matter.
The move comes just two days before the Warriors start their Africa Cup of Nations campaign.
In a statement posted on his social media platform, Rinomhota, who plays for EFL League One club Reading, said the situation requires his full personal attention, adding that he is not in the right psychological space to give the team his best at this time.
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“I wish to inform the public that I have had to withdraw from the Zimbabwe Men’s National Team camp, effective immediately, due to an urgent family matter that requires my full personal attention.
I am deeply gutted to miss out on a tournament of this magnitude. Representing Zimbabwe at the highest level has always been a source of pride, and while I was fully committed to this opportunity, the timing of this family matter means I am not in the right psychological space to give the team my very best.
This decision has not been taken lightly. I remain fully committed to the national team and look forward to returning to duty once the family matter has been resolved.
I would like to wish my teammates and the entire technical group the very best at the tournament. I will be supporting them wholeheartedly and praying that Zimbabwe goes all the way.
I would like to thank the Zimbabwe Football Association for the opportunity and support they have given me.
I respectfully request privacy for myself and my family during this period.”
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