The Zimbabwe Warriors Under-20 provisional squad for the upcoming TotalEnergies CAF U-20 Africa Cup of Nations 2025 – COSAFA qualifiers has been named.
The Young Warriors head coach, Simon Marange selected his troops who are set to do duty in upcoming competition slated for 25 September to 5 October 2024 in Maputo, Mozambique.
Marange will hoping his squad makes it to the final in order to qualify for the prestigious 2025 AFCON finals.
The nations teams that reach the final will automatically represent Southern Africa at AFCON next year.
There are familiar faces in Marange’s squad which is dominated mainly by Premier Soccer League (PSL) players including CAPS United’s Kingsley Mureremba, Highlanders trio of Prince Ndlovu, Mvelo Khoza and Nigel Banda.
Exciting forward Washington Mapuwa of Green Fuel, is also in the squad.
Three foreign based players including SuperSport United’s new acquisition Nokutenda Mangezi who is making headlines following his move to the Pretoria based side is also in the squad.
Kurainashe Musanhi plying his trade in England with Crystal Palace together with Chelmsford City’s Kennedy Mupomba also earned call ups.
In the goalkeeping department, Marange who is currently coaching Orlando Pirates’ developmental side, trusted local goalkeepers only.
These are: Joseph Kaunda of Manica Diamonds, Michael Kubvedzi who is with ZPC Kariba and Tatenda Chikowero playing for Ngezi Platinum.
Zimbabwe Under-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 (GreenFuel), Prince Ndlovu (Highlanders), Kingsley Mureremba (CAPS United), Morris Musamba (Bikita Minerals), Enock Moyo (Bikita Miner-als), 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)
