{"id":53691,"date":"2026-03-23T22:42:15","date_gmt":"2026-03-23T22:42:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/eduzim.co.zw\/news\/?p=53691"},"modified":"2026-03-23T22:42:15","modified_gmt":"2026-03-23T22:42:15","slug":"utm_sourcerssutm_mediumrssutm_campaignupdated-warriors-squad-after-several-withdrawals","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/eduzim.co.zw\/news\/2026\/03\/23\/utm_sourcerssutm_mediumrssutm_campaignupdated-warriors-squad-after-several-withdrawals\/","title":{"rendered":"Updated Warriors squad after several withdrawals"},"content":{"rendered":"<p> <script data-jetpack-boost=\"ignore\" async src=\"https:\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub-1669381584671856\"\r\n     crossorigin=\"anonymous\"><\/script>\r\n<!-- Africa tv video display -->\r\n<ins class=\"adsbygoogle\"\r\n     style=\"display:block\"\r\n     data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-1669381584671856\"\r\n     data-ad-slot=\"3579572842\"\r\n     data-ad-format=\"auto\"\r\n     data-full-width-responsive=\"true\"><\/ins>\r\n<script data-jetpack-boost=\"ignore\">\r\n     (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({});\r\n<\/script><br \/>\n<\/p>\n<div>\n<p>The Warriors squad for the upcoming four-nation tournament in Botswana has been changed following a number of injury-enforced withdrawals.<\/p>\n<p>Experienced forwards Knowledge Musona, Tawanda Maswanhise, Prince Dube and Thando Ngwenya have all been ruled out, prompting adjustments to the initial squad.<\/p>\n<p>Maswanhise, who turns out for Motherwell FC, remains in Scotland after picking up a minor knock following his side\u2019s 0-0 draw with Hibernian FC.<\/p>\n<p>ZIFA has since drafted in reinforcements, with Washington Navaya, Jarrison Selemani, Mongameli Tshuma and Godknows Murwira called up to bolster the squad.<\/p>\n<p>This is Tshuma\u2019s first call-up to the Warriors squad after strong start to life at Highlanders.<\/p>\n<p>Earlier on, Sheffield Wednesday midfielder Sean Fusire withdrew from the squad due to personal commitments and was replaced by Junior Zindoga of TS Galaxy.<\/p>\n<p>UPDATED SQUAD<\/p>\n<p><strong>GOALKEEPERS:<\/strong><br \/>Elvis Chipezeze (Magetsi FC)<br \/>Future Sibanda (ZPC Kariba)<br \/>Marley Tavaziva (Brentford FC)<\/p>\n<p><strong>DEFENDERS:<\/strong><br \/>Andrew Mbeba (Highlanders FC)<br \/>Emmanuel Jalai (Durban City FC)<br \/>Corbin Mthunzi (Ipswich Town)<br \/>Munashe Garananga (Hibernian FC)<br \/>Gerald Takwara (Al-Minaa SC)<br \/>Isheanesu Mauchi (Chippa United)<br \/>Teenage Hadebe (FC Cincinnati)<br \/>Shane Maroodza (FK Sarajevo)<br \/>Godknows Murwira (Scottland FC)<\/p>\n<p><strong>MIDFIELDERS:<\/strong><br \/>Marvelous Nakamba (Sheffield Wednesday)<br \/>Jonah Fabisch (FC Erzgebirge Aue)<br \/>Panashe Makwiramiti (Haverfordwest County)<br \/>Prosper Padera (SJK Sein\u00e4joki)<br \/>Bill Antonio (KV Mechelen)<\/p>\n<p><strong>FORWARDS:<\/strong><br \/>Jarrison Selemani (FC Platinum)<br \/>Mongameli Tshuma (Highlanders FC)<br \/>Daniel Musendami (Orlando Pirates)<br \/>Macauley Bonne (Billericay Town)<br \/>Washington Navaya (Hardrock FC)<br \/>Junior Zindoga (TS Galaxy)<\/p>\n<p>Meanwhile, the Warriors will step up their preparations with an exhibition match against Highlanders FC at Barbourfields Stadium on Wednesday.<\/p>\n<p>The friendly is expected to give the technical team a final opportunity to assess the restructured squad ahead of the regional tournament.<\/p>\n<p><h3 class=\"jp-relatedposts-headline\"><em>Related Posts<\/em><\/h3>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p><script data-jetpack-boost=\"ignore\" async src=\"https:\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub-1669381584671856\"\r\n     crossorigin=\"anonymous\"><\/script>\r\n<!-- Africa tv video display -->\r\n<ins class=\"adsbygoogle\"\r\n     style=\"display:block\"\r\n     data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-1669381584671856\"\r\n     data-ad-slot=\"3579572842\"\r\n     data-ad-format=\"auto\"\r\n     data-full-width-responsive=\"true\"><\/ins>\r\n<script data-jetpack-boost=\"ignore\">\r\n     (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({});\r\n<\/script><br \/>\n#Updated #Warriors #squad #withdrawals<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The Warriors squad for the upcoming four-nation tournament in Botswana has been changed following a number of injury-enforced withdrawals. 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