The Zimbabwe Football Association (ZIFA) has clarified the circumstances surrounding Tawanda Chirewa’s departure from the Warriors camp.
Chirewa was named in the squad for the two friendly matches against Algeria and Qatar. He featured in the 3–1 defeat to Algeria on Thursday, coming on as a half-time substitute and scoring a late consolation goal.
Less than twenty-four hours after his appearance, the Wolves midfielder left the camp to return to his club.
According to ZIFA, Chirewa’s departure was part of a prior agreement with Wolverhampton Wanderers, allowing him to take part in only one fixture before rejoining his team.
The statement reads:
“The Zimbabwe Football Association (ZIFA) wishes to inform the nation, the media fraternity, and all stakeholders that midfielder Tawanda Chirewa has been granted permission to leave the national team camp, as had been agreed prior to the player joining the camp.
“This decision was reached with the full blessing and consent of ZIFA, after Wolverhampton Wanderers formally requested an opportunity for the player to be assessed by their new technical team as part of their internal preparations for the season ahead.
“ZIFA emphasises that this development is not a withdrawal, nor does it reflect any dispute or disagreement. Instead, it represents a professional and mutually respectful alignment between the national association and the player’s parent club — an alignment that prioritises the athlete’s long-term development while safeguarding Zimbabwe’s national football interests.”
Wolves midfielder Marshall Munetsi was also dropped from the Warriors squad for similar reasons.
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