Zimbabwe (green) against Zambia (Orange) during the 2016 COSAFA cup Credit: Courtesy

International Friendly

  • Sunday, 26th March 2017
  • Zambia Vs Zimbabwe – National Stadium

The South African duo of Tendai Ndoro (Orlando Pirates) and Evans Rusike (Maritzberg) are the only two foreign based players on the Zimbabwe Warriors side that will face Zambia.

The 23-man team was named by caretaker coach, Norman Mapeza.

Caps United and Ngezi Platinum, two clubs active in CAF Club Competitions have contributed the bulk of players on the team.

Other clubs to contribute players are Highlanders, Dynamos Chicken Inn and Bulawayo City with one player each.

The match will be played at the National Sports Stadium at 15:00hours.

The Full team:

Goalkeepers: Edmore Sibanda (Caps United), Petros Mhari (FC Platinum), Ariel Sibanda (Highlanders)

Defenders: Partson Jaure (Ngezi Platinum Stars), Godknows Murwira (Ngezi Platinum Stars), Peter Muduwa (Highlanders), Qadar Amin (Ngezi Platinum Stars), Teenage Hadebe (Chicken Inn), Dennis Dauda (Caps United), Ocean Mushure (Dynamos)

Midfielders: Winston Mhango (FC Platinum), Ronald Chitiyo (Caps United), Devon Chafa (Caps United), Liberty Chakoroma (Ngezi Platinum), Raphael Manuvire (ZPC Kariba), Rodwell Chinyengetere (FC Platinum), Sipho Ndlovu (Bulawayo City)

Strikers: Donald Teguru (Ngezi Platinum), Evans Rusike (Maritzburg United), Tendai Ndoro (Orlando Pirates), Prince Dube (Highlanders), Masimba Mambare (Dynamos), Terrence Dzukamanja (Ngezi Platinum)

Technical Team

Head Coach: Norman Mapeza

Assistant Coaches: Tonderai Ndiraya, Mandla Mpofu

Goalkeepers’ Coach: Tembo Chuma

Team Manager: Wellington Mpandare

Team Doctor: Doctor Mudariki

Physiotherapist: Tendai Moyana

Kit Manager: Tongai Mufandaedza

David Isabirye is a senior staff writer for Kawowo Sports where he covers most of the major events.

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