Catalá names provisional Warriors squad for Equatorial Guinea double-header

Zimbabwe national football team head coach Ramón Catalá has unveiled his provisional squad ahead of the Warriors’ pivotal back-to-back Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) 2027 qualifying fixtures against Equatorial Guinea next month.

The Warriors are set to clash with Equatorial Guinea in a high-stakes double-header that could prove decisive in their campaign to secure a berth at the 2027 showpiece.

The first leg of the encounter will see Equatorial Guinea host Zimbabwe on Thursday, 12 November 2026, at the Stade Ahmadou Ahidjo in Yaoundé, Cameroon, with kick-off scheduled for 6 PM (CAT). The fixture is being staged in Cameroon owing to venue restrictions and stadium unsuitability in Equatorial Guinea.

Following the opening leg in West Africa, the Warriors will quickly return to home soil for the reverse fixture on Monday, 16 November 2026. Zimbabwe will host the encounter at the National Sports Stadium in Harare, which kicks off at 3 PM (CAT).

Below is the provisional Warriors squad for the two matches:

GOALKEEPERS

Nelson Chadya (Scottland), Martin Mapisa (Hardrock), Future Sibanda (ZPC Kariba)

DEFENDERS

Jordan Zemura (Watford), Shane Maroodza (Sarajevo), Kelvin Moyo (Scottland), Peter Muduhwa (Scottland), Emmanuel Jalai (Scottland), Sean Fusire (Sheffield Wednesday), Corbin Mthunzi (Ipswich Town), Tinotenda Muringai (Hardrock)

MIDFIELDERS

Marvellous Nakamba (Panetolikos), Marshall Munetsi (Wolves), Andy Rinomhota (Reading), Jonah Fabisch (Golden Arrows), Abubakar Moffat (Scottland), Mthokozisi Msebe (Scottland), Prosper Padera (SJK Seinajoki)

FORWARDS

Knowledge Musona (Scottland), Walter Musona (Scottland), Mongameli Tshuma (Highlanders), Bill Antonio (KV Mechelen), Tawanda Chirewa (Wolves), Tawanda Maswanhise (Motherwell), Tino Kadewere (Aris Salonica), Thando Ngwenya (Amazulu), Prince Dube (Hardrock), Washington Navaya (Hardrock), Junior Zindoga (TS Galaxy), Leeroy Mavunga (Dynamos), Ishmael Wadi (Caps United), Daniel Msendami (Marumo Gallants).