Zimbabwe to Face Rwanda Without Marvelous Nakamba, Teenage Hadebe, and Divine Lunga in World Cup Qualifier

Here’s Why Nakamba, Hadebe and Lunga Were Ruled Out Ahead of Zimbabwe vs Rwanda World Cup Qualifier

Marvelous Nakamba, Teenage Hadebe and Divine Lunga have been ruled out of Zimbabwe’s World Cup Qualifier against Rwanda.

This comes after the trio was suspended for accumulating two yellow cards each during the qualifying campaign.

The highly anticipated qualifier kicks off at 3 pm CAT at Orlando Stadium in Johannesburg, South Africa.

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How the Trio Accumulated Yellow Cards

Nakamba picked up his first yellow card against Nigeria in November 2023, while Hadebe was cautioned during the 2-0 loss to Lesotho in June 2024. Lunga’s earlier booking came in the first leg against Benin.

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Midfielder Munetsi Rejoins Squad Ahead of Crucial Clash

On a brighter note, midfielder Marshall Munetsi is back in the squad after serving his one-match suspension against Benin.

His return will bolster Zimbabwe’s midfield as they look to secure a crucial result against Rwanda.

Supporters React as Nakamba, Hadebe and Lunga Ruled Out

Supporters have mixed reactions to the absences of Nakamba, Hadebe, and Lunga. While some fans believe Divine Lunga will be missed the most due to his goal contributions and attacking presence, others feel the team might benefit from giving opportunities to other players, such as Zemura, Galloway, Munetsi, Padera, and Ngwenya. A few supporters argued that some of the suspended players have underperformed in recent matches, suggesting that the squad could adapt without them and still perform effectively.

Here are some of the reactions;

@Tapiwa Willie;

Only divine lunga watongoda vamwe havana basa atlest zemura will take that role

@Madmz Madie;

Good move
Only goals have came from Divine lunga especially when croses are made.
He doesn’t backup to cover his side and the strikers have been scoring from his blind side always.
He does not do the same at Sundwons.
I hope the data analysis picked that.

@Rangarirai Mbizi;

Only Lunga will be missed dearly

@Khabo Ntandoyenkosi Ngxameni;

They are useless, warriors are better off without them

@Patrick Maibvisira;

Takagara tange tichida kuti vasatambe na knowledge musona ngaambomire futi

@Nyararai Chenge;

At least others will be given a chance hope they play Zemura kuleft back Pake chaipo, Galloway in, Munetsi, Padera dlink Ngwenya should start naBill tomboona

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