Injured Knowledge Musona out of Zimbabwe squad

Former Kaizer Chiefs star Knowledge Musona has become the latest big-name player to withdraw from the Zimbabwe football team squad.

Musona has joined Khama Billiat in withdrawing from the squad that left for Saudi Arabia over the weekend for friendlies against Qatar and Algeria.

The duo’s club Scottland FC confirmed that Billiat opted out of the Warriors squad owing to personal reasons while Musona suffered a hamstring injury.

Wolverhampton Wanderers’ midfielder Marshall Munetsi is also not part of the Zimbabwe squad.

Zimbabwe’s new coach Mario Marinica has since drafted in the squad new face Tivonge Rushesha.

PSL stars make Zimbabwe squad

The Warriors squad comprises South Africa-based goalkeepers Elvis Chipezepe of Magesi FC and his Marumo Gallants’ counterpart Washington Arubi with the third being Martin Mapisa from MWOS FC.

Sundowns’ Divine Lunga is among the most recognized defenders in the squad alongside America-based Teenage Hadebe.

Skipper Marvelous Nakama of Luton FC will lead the midfield comprising Wolves’ Tawanda Chirekwa, Jordan Zemura for Udinese, Sean Fusire from Sheffield Wednesday and Gallants’ Daniel Msendani.

The duo was part of the squad that underperformed in the FIFA World Cup qualifiers for Africa under the previous coach Michael Nees who was succeeded by Marinica.

The forthcoming Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) finals will be the most immediate assignment for the UEFA Pro-Licence holder Marinica who last worked with Liberia in 2024.

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