Billiat will be instrumental in upcoming World Cup qualifiers says Katsande

Former Zimbabwe Warriors captain Willard Katsande has backed the return of Khama Billiat into the national team set up.

Katsande suggested that Billiat his former teammate in the national team and at club level will be “instrumental in the upcoming World Cup qualifiers” scheduled for June in South Africa.

The Warriors will play Lesotho on June 7 at Orlando Stadium before traveling to face off South Africa on June 11 at Free State Stadium in Bloemfontein.

Katsande who took to his social media platforms on Thursday, believes Billiat who is now playing for Yadah FC in the local league can still play a crucial role.

“Khama Billiat will be instrumental in our upcoming World Cup Qualifiers vs Lesotho and South Africa,” wrote Salt and Vinegar as Katsande is nicknamed.

Billiat announced his retirement from international football in 2021.

Apart from Katsande, Yadah FC owner prophet Walter Magaya also believes the former Kaizer Chiefs star is still good enough to play for the Warriors.

He revealed this during Billiat’s unveiling ceremony in February.

Said Magaya: “Khama (Billiat) is big in terms of his profile, he has a very big name, he played a friendly and I can tell you that he is bad news and this boy knows how to play football.

“I think he is still good enough to play for our national team and I will try to talk to him to reconsider his decision to retire from the Warriors.”