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Harambee Stars's opponents, Zimbabwe have reveal squad for AFCON qualifier in Uganda, featuring top players from European leagues, excluding veteran striker.
Zimbabwe national team head coach Michael Nees has unveiled a robust 23-man squad for the upcoming 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier against Kenya.
The match is scheduled to take place on September 4 at Nelson Mandela Stadium in Uganda because no Kenyan stadium meets the standards set by the Confederation of African Football (CAF) for hosting high-magnitude matches.
Nee's selection highlights players from prestigious leagues worldwide including those based in England, France, and Saudi Arabia.
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Ayunga featured for 45 minutes but could not help St. Mirren overcome Celtic in a heavy defeat inflicted on Stephen Robinson's men on Sunday, while Joseph Okumu helped Reims labour to draw against Mason Greenwood's Marseille.
Central to the lineup is the Stade de Reims midfielder Marshall Munetsi who also serves as the captain of Zimbabwe.
Notably, he shares his club affiliation with Joseph Okumu of the Harambee Stars adding an intriguing layer of club teammate rivalry to the international stage.
Further strengthening the squad are Tawanda Chirewa from Wolverhampton Wanderers and Tinotenda Kadewere of FC Nantes.
However, the squad will not include veteran striker Khama Billiat who despite a strong season at Yadah with nine league goals remains excluded following his retirement from international football in 2021.
At the time of his retirement, Billiat had made 45 appearances for the national team and his absence is felt as the team continues to evolve under new leadership.
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Harambee Stars defender Joseph Okumu in advanced talks for Ksh 2.1billion move to Italian side
After just one season at Stade de Reims Joseph Okumu is in talks with AS Roma to bolster their defense.
Michael Nees, who transitioned to this role after a stint as an education officer with the South African Football Association, is poised to steer the team through this new phase.
His contract, extending until June 2026, signifies a long-term commitment to rebuilding and strengthening the team.
The immediate challenge on Nees' agenda involves not only the qualifier against Kenya but also an upcoming match against Cameroon on September 10.
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16:00 - 05.06.2024
Harambee Stars: 'Marcelo' ruled out, Okumu hopeful ahead of Burundi & Ivory Coast tests
Erick ‘Marcelo’ Ouma has not passed a fitness test ahead of Harambee Stars’ matches with Burundi and Ivory Coast but Joseph Okumu is hoping to be involved.
Full squad:
Goalkeepers: Washington Arubi (Marumo Gallants), Marley Tavaziva (Brentford), Bernard Donovan (Chicken Inn)
Defenders: Gerald Takwara (Al Minna SC), Brendan Galloway (Plymouth Argyle), Munashe Garananga (FC Copenhagen), Andrew Mbeba (Highlanders), Godknows Murwira (Caps United), Emmanuel Jalai (Dynamos), Teenage Hadebe
Midfielders: Marshall Munetsi (Stade de Reims), Andy Rinomhota (Cardiff City), Jordan Zemura (Udinese), Walter Musona (Simba Bhora), Daniel Msendami (Marumo Gallants), Brian Banda (FC Platinum), Tawanda Maswanhise (Motherwell), Richard Hachiro (Ngezi Platinum), Tawanda Chirewa (Wolverhampton Wanderers)
Forwards: Tinotenda Kadewere (FC Nantes), Douglas Mapfumo (Polokwane City), Prince Dube (Young Africans), Obriel Chirinda (Ngezi Platinum)
Technical team
Michael Nees (Head Coach), Takesure Chiragwi (Assistant Coach), Pernel McKop (Goalkeepers Coach), Abraham Mbaiva (Fitness Trainer), James Makoni (Performance Analyst), Nick Munyonga (Team Doctor), Steve Hungwe (Physiotherapist), Lennon Gwara (Masseur), Shariff Mussa (Team Manager)
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