HARARE – Warriors and Liverpool legend Bruce Grobbelaar has urged the Zimbabwe Football Association (ZIFA) to move swiftly on approaching Trey Nyoni to join the national team.
Nyoni who plays for Liverpool and made headlines recently by becoming the Reds’ youngest player ever to feature in an FA Cup tie, has Zimbabwean roots.
The 16-year-old forward was born in the UK to Zimbabwean parents and this makes him eligible to play for the Warriors.
However, his talent could end up seeing him play for England, a nation he has already represented in the junior ranks.
But the former Dream Team goalkeeper, Grobbelaar remains positive Nyoni could don the Warriors jersey, but only if ZIFA swiftly approach and try to convince him.
“That he (Nyoni) will play for Zimbabwe, I don’t know. The decision lies with him and it is up to Zifa to move fast and talk to him,” Grobbelaar told the Standard.
Nicknamed the Jungleman during his playing days, Grobbelaar also said that UK based Zimbabwean players including Luton Town central midfielder Marvelous Nakamba could help in convincing Nyoni.
“Maybe players like Marvelous Nakamba can also assist in convincing him to play for Zimbabwe,” added the Jungleman.
At the moment, Nyoni hasn’t opened up about his international football career.
Nyoni is not the only Zimbabwean who is at Liverpool.
The club also has promising right back Isaac Mabaya on it’s books.
![English Premier League [EPL] giants Liverpool FC have completed the signing of Zimbabwean starlet Trey Nyoni from relegated Leicester City. (Graphics via YS7COMPSᴴᴰ - YouTube)](https://i0.wp.com/nehandaradio.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/trey-nyoni-liverpool.webp?resize=150%2C100&ssl=1 "Zim starlet Trey Nyoni reportedly lined up for Liverpool senior team debut")
Why muchida zvekumbunyikidza
Ashfort Mgove bvunzawo hko
Kungashaikwa vakaita saTroy here muzim
Pol Marikopo nhai zvako iwe, vakawandisa asi corruption chte ndoiripo
That’s were his career will end.
Kkkkkkkk zve Zimzanu here kkkkk
Zifa should at least build a stadium first
Siyai mwana,Zimbabwe Zimbabwe kudini nyika isina kana International stadium nxaaaaa
Regai mwana imi
Akabvuma kuuya kuZimbabwe obviously abatwa ruoko na Ed zvobva zvadhakwa
Regai mwana akadaro. At least his parents had foresight they left Zimbabwe zvichiri nyore
Because he played for england national team
Ticking time bomb country kutotiza zhara zvake ndaitoyiramba neniwo.
Saka mu emoji ukuseka chii
The biggest joke of the day. In your rightful mind, England birthed, raised, and groomed him with all royalties for him to sell his future on immediate gratification?
do they know where they are coming from?
People should leave this youngster alone. How can a 16 year old board a plane to come and play football for the nation. Leave him until he reaches 23 maybe
Mupei prazi 1st
Ngavambo siya mfana asimbe achiri mudiki uyo ,ichasvika nguva ,bcz hatigone kutora mwana from grade 5 tichumhanyisa nema secondary bcz vamomana veku Africa vakasimba vasiyana neve Europe 😂😂😂😂😂😂
Nonsense Bruce, a team comprises of 11 members…. Is he a magician? Let the small boy enjoy his talent in England, with all the resources in uburndance
Uuuummm haaaa ini ndoona sekuti akagara zvake ikoko bhoo, he must forget about playing for that country, he’ll won’t benefit anything, unofira mahara haisi nyika yekuisira effort iya
Hahaha him he z the one who will move faster to Zimbabwe national team after they throw bananas to him calling him monkey 🙊
We don’t need him
Paying for a team with no up to standard stadium,boy don’t ruin your career.Ask your parents why they migrated
The kidd aint a loser or a fan of shitty countries
Tangai magadzira stadium imwe chete zvayo. One nyika pasi pano isina stadium ine ma jersey achiri kudzoserwa after game onowachiwa.
Bruce you played before rtgs era…in your rightful mind when mapeza and pasuwa are stilled owed money and reluctant to coach the national team..you want this boy to come n waste his talent..who will pay for his medical bills when he gets injuries….who be edits when the boy plays for Zim…??? Heroes are dead and are politicians most of them.. unfortunately only war vets get pensions not footballers after injuries!!!??