Double delight for Mangezi; makes SuperSport debut, gets Zim U-20s call up

Rising star Nokutenda Mangezi could be one of the happiest youngsters in the footballing world at the moment.

This comes after the 19-year-old made his debut for South African Premier League side SuperSport United just 24-hours after the club unveiled him.

Mangezi started for SuperSport against Mamelodi Sundowns on Tuesday evening, playing a full 90 minutes.

The Real Betis Academy Zimbabwe product has not only made his debut for his club, he has also been selected for the Zimbabwe U-20 national team which is preparing for the TotalEnergies CAF U-20 Africa Cup of Nations 2025 – COSAFA Qualifiers.

The rapid rise and unfolding of events for Mangezi arguably showcase his talent and potential.

Here is the Zimbabwe U-20 Provisional Squad:

Goalkeepers

Joseph Kaunda (Manica Diamonds), Michael Kubvedzi (ZPC Kariba), Tatenda Chikowero (Ngezi Platinum)

Defenders

Allan Karakadzai (Simba Bhora), Alla Chapinduka (TelOne FC), Hebert Dick Jr (Arenel Movers), Blessed Mashonganyika (Ngezi Platinum), Kurainashe Musanhi (Crystal Palace), Mvelo Khoza (Highlanders)

Midfielders

Kennedy Mupomba (Chelmsford City FC), Alvin Antonio (Green Fuel), Denzel Mapuwa (Green Fuel), Prince Ndlovu (Highlanders), Kingsley Mureremba (Caps United), Morris Musamba (Bikita Minerals), Enock Moyo (Bikita Minerals), Tanaka Munemo (Ngezi Platinum), Nesbert Muzenda (Ngezi Platinum), Sean Mzinde (Harare City), Prince Magondo (Black Rhinos), Mavel Mbedzi (Dynamos), Craig Ndlovu (Chicken Inn), Mafios Chiweta (Ajax Hotspurs), Munashe Munenzva

Forwards

Nokutenda Mangezi (Supersport United), Nigel Banda (Highlanders), Tanaka Cherera (Bury FC), Messi Gushero (Dulibadzimu FC)