Michael Nees Names Two Zimbabwe Warriors Squads For Morocco Friendlies and For COSAFA Cup

Zimbabwe Warriors Name Two Squads For Morocco Friendlies And COSAFA Cup

Michael Nees has named two Warriors squads—one for international friendlies in Morocco and another for the 2025 COSAFA Cup in South Africa. The selections show a mix of European flair and local grit, with Scottland FC and Ngezi Platinum emerging as domestic powerhouses.

Foreign-based stars headline Morocco friendlies

Zimbabwe will take on Burkina Faso and Niger in Morocco next month in high-stakes friendlies. The squad includes 13 foreign-based players.

“These matches are key to assessing where we stand,” Nees said.
“We want to expose players to international intensity.”

Full squad for Morocco friendlies:

Goalkeepers:

  • Washington Arubi (Marumo Gallants, SA)

  • Elvis Chipezeze (Magesi, SA)

  • Marley Tavaziva (Brentford, England)

Defenders:

  • Teenage Hadebe (Cincinnati, USA)

  • Gerald Takwara (Al Minaa SC, Iraq)

  • Munashe Garananga (FC Copenhagen, Denmark)

  • Isheanesu Mauchi (Simba Bhora)

  • Peter Muduhwa (SCOTTLAND FC)

  • Godknows Murwira (SCOTTLAND FC)

  • Emmanuel Jalai (Dynamos)

Midfielders:

  • Mthokozisi Msebe (SCOTTLAND FC)

  • Kimma Billiat (SCOTTLAND FC)

  • Richard Hachiro (Ngezi Platinum)

  • Jonah Fabisch (FC Aue, Germany)

  • Donald Mudadi (Simba Bhora)

  • Sean Fusire (Sheffield Wednesday, England)

  • Daniel Msendami (Marumo Gallants, SA)

  • Bill Antonio (K.V. Mechelen, Belgium)

Forwards:

  • Prince Dube (Young Africans, Tanzania)

  • Tawanda Maswanhise (Motherwell, Scotland)

  • Walter Musoma (SCOTTLAND FC)

  • Tawanda Machere (TelOne FC)

  • Tino Kadewere (Nantes, France)

“The squad is a reflection of our global footprint,” a ZIFA spokesperson said.
“Players from Belgium to Iraq are answering the call.”

COSAFA Cup squad shines light on local heroes

The COSAFA Cup, set for 4–15 June in Bloemfontein, is reserved for homegrown talent. But five foreign-based players slipped in.

“This is a celebration of our domestic league,” said assistant coach Joel Luphahla.
“But we couldn’t ignore the few Zimbabweans doing well abroad.”

Full COSAFA Cup squad:

Goalkeepers:

  • Martin Mapisa (MWOS) – Vice Captain

  • Joseph Kaunda (Manica Diamonds)

  • Tatenda Chikohwero (Ngezi Platinum)

Defenders:

  • Tashinga Mashonganyika (Ngezi Platinum)

  • Allan Chapinduka (TelOne FC)

  • Simbarashe Takazede (TelOne FC)

  • Andrew Mbeba (Highlanders) – Captain

  • Arter Kaseke (Ngezi Platinum)

  • Kurainashe Musanhi (Crystal Palace, Zimbabwe)

Midfielders:

  • Prosper Padera (SJK Seinajoki, Finland)

  • Menzi Mazwi (Birmingham City, England)

  • Vusa Ngwenya (Dynamos)

  • Junior Makunike (Simba Bhora)

  • Nisbert Muzenda (Ngezi Platinum)

  • Prince Ndlovu (Highlanders)

  • Kennedy Mupomba (Chelmsford FC, England)

  • Calvin Chigara (TelOne FC)

Forwards:

  • Tinotenda Meke (Simba Bhora)

  • Mafios Chiwete (Highlanders)

  • Tanaka Munemo (Ngezi Platinum)

  • Thando Ngwenya (FC Platinum)

  • Tanaka Cherera (Bury FC, England)

  • Denzel Mapuwa (Green Fuel)

“Ngezi Platinum has been outstanding,” said head coach Simon Marange.
“They deserve to dominate this squad.”

Domestic clubs flex muscle as European flavour blends in

Scottland FC leads the way in the Morocco-bound squad with 5 players. Meanwhile, Ngezi Platinum boasts 6 in the COSAFA setup.

“This shows how strong our domestic scouting networks are,” said a ZIFA official.
“But let’s not forget the international experience many of these lads bring.”

With 23 players named in each squad, the Warriors’ technical bench is clearly preparing for future continental campaigns and qualifiers. The mix of Europe’s discipline and Zimbabwe’s flair may just be the blend needed.

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