The Wait Is Over: Warriors Squad for AFCON 2025 Announced

Warriors AFCON 2025 Squad Announced

The Zimbabwe Football Association (ZIFA) has officially announced the final squad that will represent the country at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) tournament in Morocco.

The announcement was made on Thursday through ZIFA’s official Facebook page, ending weeks of anticipation from fans eager to know who made the final cut.

In revealing the team list, ZIFA wrote:

“The wait is over. Here is the final Warriors AFCON 2025 squad to represent Zimbabwe in Morocco.”

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Goalkeeping Trio Set for Duty

Three goalkeepers have been selected to guard Zimbabwe’s posts in Morocco.

Veteran Washington Arubi of Marumo Gallants returns for another continental campaign, joined by Elvis Chipezeze (Magesi) and Martin Mapisa (MWOS FC).

Solid Defensive Unit Assembled

The defensive department features a blend of locally-based and international defenders.
The final list of defenders includes:

Godknows Murwira (Scottland FC)
Emmanuel Jalai (Dynamos FC)
Sean Fusire (Sheffield Wednesday FC)
Munashe Garananga (FC Copenhagen)
Gerald Takwara (Al Ittihad Misurata SC, Libya)
Isheanesu Mauchi (Simba Bhora FC)
Brandon Galloway (Plymouth Argyle FC)
Teenage Hadebe (FC Cincinnati)
Alec Mudimu (Flint Town United)
Divine Lunga (Mamelodi Sundowns FC)

Balanced Midfield Selection

The midfield mix features experienced internationals and rising stars:

Marvelous Nakamba (Luton Town FC)
Jonah Fabisch (FC Erzgebirg Aue)
Andrew Rinomhota (Reading FC)
Prosper Padera (SJK Seinäjoki)
Tawanda Chirewa (Wolverhampton Wanderers FC)
Knowledge Musona (Scottland FC)

Strong Forward Line for Morocco

The Warriors will be hoping for firepower from a diverse front line that includes:

Bill Antonio (KV Mechelen FC)
Ishmael Wadi (CAPS United FC)
Tawanda Maswanhise (Motherwell FC)
Daniel Msendami (Marumo Gallants FC)
Prince Dube (Young Africans SC)
Washington Navaya (TelOne FC)
Macauley Bonne (Maldon & Tiptree FC)
Junior Zindoga (TS Galaxy FC)
Tadiwanashe Chakuchichi (Scottland FC)

Warriors Begin Final Preparations

The squad is expected to begin its final training camp ahead of departure for Morocco, where Zimbabwe will be returning to Africa’s biggest football tournament after a period of administrative challenges.