HARARE – Highly rated forward Knowledge ‘Smiling Assassin’ Musona has come of out of international football retirement.
Musona is among Zimbabwe Warriors coach Michael Nees’ squad for the two upcoming crucial World Cup qualifiers against Benin and Nigeria next week.
The Saudi based forward announced his retirement from international football in May 2022.
“Dear Zimbabwean Family, it is with a heavy heart that I officially announce my retirement from national duty with our beloved national football team, the Warriors,” read part of his post on X (formerly Twitter)
“It is a decision that I do not take lightly after representing our beloved country for 12 years, starting with my first appearance on 3rd of March 2010, in a game versus South Africa.
“My time with the Warriors has been an incredible and rewarding journey that I am thankful to have had the opportunity to undertake, one that I only dreamt of achieving early on in my professional career.
“I will cherish every moment that I have spent as a member of the team.
“I am retiring to concentrate on my career at the club level and to afford my other teammates and rising stars the opportunity to represent our beloved country.
“Over the course of my football career with the Warriors, I have been truly blessed in both the low moments and many wonderful highlights.
“I will forever look back with great pride on every occasion I represented Zimbabwe having played over 45 games for the team through international friendly matches, Cosafa Cup games, AFCON qualifiers and tournaments, and World Cup Qualifiers.”
Musona, who is currently playing for Saudi Pro League side Al Okhdood, retired at a time he had made 54 caps and scored twenty-four goals for the Warriors.
Warriors squad for the upcoming 2026 FIFA World Cup Qualifiers against Benin and Nigeria
GOALKEEPERS: Washington Arubi (Marumo Gallants), Marley Tavaziva (Brentford), Martin Mapisa (MWOS FC)
DEFENDERS: Jordan Zemura (Udinese), Divine Lunga (Sundowns), Gerald Takwara (Al Minaa SC). Munashe Garananga (FC Copenhagen), Isheanesu Mauchi (Simba Bhora), Peter Muduhwa (Scottland), Godknows Murwira (Scottland), Emmanuel Jalai (Dynamos)
MIDFIELDERS: Marshall Munetsi Wolves, Andy Rinomhota (Cardiff City), Marvelous Nakamba (Luton Town), Mthokozisi Msebe (Scottland), Khama Billiat (Scottland), Knowledge Musona (Al-Okhdood). Tawanda Chirewa (Huddersfield Town)
FORWARDS: Prince Dube (Young Africans), Tawanda Maswanhise (Motherwell), Terrence Dzvukamanja (SuperSport United), Tymon Machope (Scottland), Walter Musona (Scottland)
