World Cup qualifier: Zimbabwe unveils 23-man squad to face Nigeria

By Agencies

The Zimbabwe Football Association (ZIFA) on Monday announced the 23-man squad to face Nigeria in the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers this coming weekend.

ZIFA announced the squad for the Group C encounter on their X handle on Monday.

Zimbabwe host the Super Eagles in Rwanda on matchday two of the qualifiers on Sunday.

Among the players selected to face the Super Eagles are Udinese defender Jordan Zemura and Lyon forward Tinotenda Kadewere.

Also on the list are Marvellous Nakamba who plays for Luton Town and Marshall Munetsi of Stade de Reims.

Before Sunday’s game, the Warriors will face Rwanda away on Wednesday, 15 November for their first Group C game.

Meanwhile, on Sunday, the Warriors had their first training session at Kigali Pele Stadium in Rwanda’s capital.

Super Eagles players are expected to arrive Uyo today (Monday) for the two qualifiers against Lesotho and Zimbabwe.

Final 23

Here is the squad that will do duty against Rwanda (15.11) and Nigeria (19.11) in our first two FIFA World Cup 2026 qualifiers.

Arrivals
Prince Dube is now in camp.
Marvelous Nakamba and Admiral Muskwe have also just arrived.

More players are expected later today and… pic.twitter.com/TRWkBtx4YJ

— Zimbabwe Football Association (@online_zifa) November 13, 2023