Knowledge returns to the Warriors for World Cup qualifiers
STAFF WRITER
Veteran forward Knowledge Musona has made a sensational return to the Zimbabwe national football team, marking a major highlight in coach Michael Nees’ squad selection for the upcoming 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers against Benin and Nigeria.
Musona, initially retired from international football in 2022 but has been persuaded to return by Nees, who has long sought his comeback.
However, Zimbabwe will be without current captain Marvelous Nakamba, who has been ruled out due to injury.
The Warriors will play Benin on March 20 in Durban. Four days later, they will travel to Uyo, Nigeria, to face the Super Eagles on March 24.
Warriors Squad for World Cup Qualifiers
Goalkeepers:
Washington Arubi (Marumo Gallants), Marley Tavaziva (Brentford) and Martin Mapisa (MWOS FC)
Defenders:
Jordan Zemura (Udinese), Divine Lunga (Mamelodi Sundowns), Gerald Takwara (Al Minaa SC), Munashe Garananga (FC Copenhagen), Isheanesu Mauchi (Simba Bhora), Peter Muduhwa (Scotland),Godknows Murwira (Scotland) and Emmanuel Jalai (Dynamos)
Midfielders:
Marshall Munetsi (Wolverhampton Wanderers), Andy Rinomhota (Cardiff City), Tawanda Chirewa (Huddersfield Town), Knowledge Musona (Al-Okhdood)
Forwards:
Prince Dube (Young Africans),Tawanda Maswanhise (Motherwell), Terrence Dzvukamanja (SuperSport United), Tymon Machope (Scotland), Walter Musona (Scotland)
