By Dickson Bandera
Zimbabwe’s national football team, the Warriors, will face off against Comoros this afternoon in a crucial match at the COSAFA Cup in South Africa.
The Warriors seek redemption after suffering humiliating defeats in their last two World Cup qualifiers earlier this month. The team’s pride and reputation are on the line, with a win essential to restore faith and momentum.
Coach Jairos Tapera has selected a starting XI that includes Highlanders’ goalkeeper Raphael Pitisi, a solid defense led by experienced Godknows Murwira, and a talented midfield and attack featuring Richard Hachiro, Donald Mudadi, and Tinotenda Meke.
The substitutes’ bench is equally impressive, with players like Marley Tavaziva, Shane Maroodza, and Simbarashe Chinani ready to prove themselves.
The Warriors are expected to put their recent disappointments behind them and demonstrate their worth against Comoros. A victory would not only boost their confidence but also showcase their capabilities to fans and critics alike.
The stage is set for an intense and thrilling encounter, with Zimbabwe’s football pride at stake.
Zimbabwe boasts an impressive COSAFA Cup history, and expectations are high that these games will give fans something to smile about after a string of disappointments.
Below is the full squad:
STARTING XI
- Raphael Pitisi (GK)
- Emmanuel Jalai
- Farai Banda
- Malvern Hativagoni
- Godknows Murwira (C)
- Richard Hachiro
- Donald Mudadi
- Juan Mutudza
- Michael Tapera
- Tinotenda Meke
- Takunda Benhura
Substitutes
- Marley Tavaziva
- Shane Maroodza
- Isheanasu Mauchi
- Tawanda Chisi
- Joey Phuthi
- Tatenda Tavengwa
- McKinnon Mushore
- Kingsley Mureremba
- Panashe Mutimbanyoka
- Never Rauzhi
- Denzel Mapuwa
- Simbarashe Chinani
Head Coach: Jairos Tapera
