The Zimbabwe Football Association (ZIFA) has named the technical team that will lead the Warriors at the 2025 COSAFA Cup, set for 4 to 15 June in Bloemfontein, South Africa.
Simon Marange (pictured) has been appointed Head Coach, with Joel Lupahla serving as his assistant. Former national team goalkeeper Chenjerai Dube will take charge of the goalkeepers, while Jimmy Tigere assumes the role of Fitness Coach.
Tatenda Munyaradzi joins the team as Analyst, tasked with providing tactical and statistical insights. The medical team comprises Doctor Nyasha Banga and Physiotherapist Anotidaishe Dube.
The national team led by head coach Michael Nees will be playing international friendlies against Niger and Burkina Faso during the same period.
Zimbabwe are set to face Niger on 6 June, followed by a match against the Stallions on 10 June, both falling within the FIFA international window.
Below is the Warriors squad for the 2025 COSAFA Cup:
GOALKEEPERS
- Martin Mapisa (MVWOS) – Vice Captain
- Joseph Kaunda (Manica Diamonds)
- Tatenda Chikohwero (Ngezi Platinum)
DEFENDERS
- Tashinga Mashonganyika (Ngezi Platinum)
- Allan Chapinduka (TelOne FC)
- Simbarashe Takaedza (TelOne FC)
- Andrew Mbeba (Highlanders) – Captain
- Arthur Kaseke (Ngezi Platinum)
- Kurainashe Musanhi(Crystal Palace)
MIDFIELDERS
- Prosper Padera (SJK Seinajoki, Finland)
- Menzi Mazwi (Birmingham City, England)
- Vusa Ngwenya (Dynamos)
- Junior Makunike (Simba Bhora)
- Nisbert Muzenda (Ngezi Platinum)
- Prince Ndlovu (Highlanders)
- Kennedy Mupomba (Chelmsford FC, England)
- Calvin Chigara (TelOne FC)
FORWARDS
- Tinotenda Meke (Simba Bhora)
- Mafios Chiweta (Highlanders)
- Tanaka Munemo (Ngezi Platinum)
- Thando Ngwenya (FC Platinum)
- Tanaka Cherera (Bury FC, England)
- Denzel Mapuwa (Green Fuel)
COACHES
- Head Coach: Simon Marange
- Assistant: Joel Lupahla
- Goalkeeper Coach: Chenjerai Dube
- Fitness Coach: Jimmy Tigere
- Analyst: Tatenda Munyaradzi
- Doctor: Nyasha Banga
- Physiotherapist: Anotidaishe Dube
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