Nakamba, Kadewere And Munetsi Named In Warriors Squad For Unity Cup In London

Warriors Squad For Unity Cup 2026 In London Revealed As Nakamba, Kadewere Lead Zimbabwe Charge

Zimbabwe’s Warriors squad for the 2026 Unity Cup in London has been unveiled, with experienced stars Marvelous Nakamba, Tino Kadewere and Marshall Munetsi headlining a travelling team set to face Nigeria in a high-profile semi-final clash later this month.

The Zimbabwe Football Association (ZIFA) confirmed the squad on Monday, May 11, ahead of the four-nation tournament scheduled for May 26 to May 30 at The Valley in London, England. The competition will feature Zimbabwe, Nigeria, Jamaica and India.

ZIFA announced the squad through its official X account, confirming that former Warriors captain Kaitano Tembo will lead the team as head coach for the tournament.

Warriors Heavyweights Return For London Showpiece

The squad blends Europe-based stars with players from the local Premiership and South African clubs.

Midfielder Marvelous Nakamba, who plays for Sheffield Wednesday in England, is among the standout names. France-based Marshall Munetsi and Greece-based striker Tino Kadewere also made the squad.

Jordan Zemura of Italian side Udinese and Mamelodi Sundowns defender Divine Lunga were also selected.

ZIFA said in its announcement:

“The Zimbabwe Football Association is pleased to announce the Warriors squad that will represent Zimbabwe at the upcoming Unity Cup tournament in London, United Kingdom.”

The football body confirmed that the tournament will run from May 26 to May 30 and will be staged at The Valley.

According to ZIFA, Zimbabwe will face Nigeria in the opening semi-final on May 26, while Jamaica will take on India the following day.

The winners of the semi-finals would proceed to the final on May 30.

Full Warriors Squad For Unity Cup 2026

Head coach Kaitano Tembo named a 24-man squad for the tournament.

Goalkeepers

Marley Tavaziva (Brentford, England)
Future Sibanda (ZPC Kariba, Zimbabwe)
Elvis Chipezeze (Magesi FC, South Africa)

Defenders

Munashe Garananga (Hibernian FC, Scotland)
Corbin Mthunzi (Ipswich Town, England)
Shane Maroodza (FK Sarajevo, Bosnia)
Gerald Takwara (Al-Ittihad Misurata, Libya)
Jordan Zemura (Udinese, Italy)
Divine Lunga (Mamelodi Sundowns, South Africa)
Emmanuel Jalai (Durban City FC, South Africa)
Sean Fusire (Sheffield Wednesday, England)

Midfielders

Mongameli Tshuma (Highlanders FC, Zimbabwe)
Marvelous Nakamba (Sheffield Wednesday, England)
Aboubacar Moffat (Scotland, Zimbabwe)
Jonah Fabisch (Erzgebirge Aue, Germany)
Marshall Munetsi (Paris, France)
Tawanda Chirewa (Barnsley FC, England)

Attackers

Tawanda Maswanhise (Motherwell FC, Scotland)
Prince Dube (Young Africans, Tanzania)
Junior Zindoga (TS Galaxy, South Africa)
Bill Antonio (KV Mechelen, Belgium)
Daniel Msendami (Orlando Pirates, South Africa)
Tino Kadewere (Aris Thessaloniki, Greece)

Diaspora Fans Expected To Fill The Valley

The Unity Cup is expected to attract thousands of African and Caribbean football fans living in the United Kingdom.

Earlier this year, ZIFA president Nqobile Magwizi described the tournament as a major opportunity for Zimbabwean football.

“The Unity Cup is a landmark moment for Zimbabwe football. It reflects our ambition to compete, grow and test ourselves at a high international level,” Magwizi said.

Former Warriors coach Marian Marinica had also welcomed the tournament.

“This is a strong platform for us as a team and an important chance to represent Zimbabwe with pride on an international stage,” Marinica said.

Nakamba also spoke about the significance of playing before Zimbabwean supporters in the diaspora.

“It is always an honour to represent Zimbabwe, and playing in London in front of our supporters in the diaspora makes this occasion even more special,” he said.

Tickets for the tournament are already on sale through the Unity Cup website, with organisers expecting strong attendance across all four matchdays.

The tournament marks Zimbabwe’s participation in a major football event in England and is expected to provide the Warriors with valuable international exposure ahead of future competitive fixtures.