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Warriors coach Zdravko Logarušić arrived back in Zimbabwe on Wednesday from Croatia in preparation for the team’s two crucial Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifiers at the end of this month.
Zimbabwe play away to Botswana on the 25th of this month for the penultimate Group H qualifier before playing the final qualifier at home to Zambia on the 29th.
Logarušić did not return to Harare following Zimbabwe’s elimination from the African Nations Championships tournament in Cameroon in January.
He chose to fly straight to Europe from Cameroon and has been in Croatia since then.
Zimbabwe Football Association (ZIFA) spokesperson Xolisani Gwesela confirmed that Logarušić was back in the country and they were working on securing a work permit for him. Said Gwesela:
<blockquote>Yes, he is back. We are working on his work permit.</blockquote>
NewsDay reported sources saying the Croat was in possession of a business permit, which allowed him to work in the country for a period of 30 days.
Zimbabwe are second in Group H with five points, behind log leaders and already qualified Algeria who has 10 points.
Botswana have four points, while Zambia are pointless.
<h4>More: <a href="https://www.newsday.co.zw/2021/03/loga-flies-back-for-afcon-qualifiers/" rel="noopener" target="_blank">NewsDay</a></h4>

Pindula News

Warriors Coach Zdravko Logarušić Back In Zimbabwe

Zimbabwe Warriors’ captain, Knowledge Musona has resumed training with his Belgian Pro League club KAS Eupen after being sidelined since January due to a knee injury.
Musona is expected to feature for his club when they travel to Sint-Truiden VV today.
His return brings joy to Warriors coach Zdravko Logarusic who announced his provisional squad for the Afcon qualifiers against Botswana and Zambia in the last week of next month.
KAS Eupen coach Benat San Jose expressed his delight on Friday after revealing that the Zimbabwe international had fully recovered from the knee injury after resuming training last week.
Speaking during a pre-match press conference yesterday, the 41-year-old Spanish coach could not hide his excitement over Musona’s imminent return. He said:
<blockquote>He is training very well and it bodes well for the future. He is a special and important player. He also brings so much more in attack. His return is good news.</blockquote>
San Jose also declared that his charges would be aiming to collect all three points against Sint-Truiden VV.
Musona last featured for KAS Eupen in their 4-1 away defeat against Genk on January 6 when he was substituted just 30 minutes into the match due to injury after being involved in a collision with Genk goalkeeper Danny Vukovic.
His <a href="https://news.pindula.co.zw/2020/12/30/watch-knowledge-musona-scores-brace-for-eupen/">absence in the Eupen lineup has been felt</a> with the Belgian club winning just two of their last eight league matches while he has been away.
Musona has for years now been one of the players which Zimbabwe has banked on and he was impressive in the last AFCON match against the Desert Foxes of Algeria.
More: <a href="https://www.thestandard.co.zw/2021/02/28/musona-bounces-back/">The Standard</a>

AFCON: Musona Rebounds Ahead Of Botswana Clash

The Warriors technical team will be hoping Azam striker Prince Dube retains his ‘Midas Touch’ when Zimbabwe plays Botswana and Zambia in back-to-back Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifiers next month.
With Zimbabwe staring at defeat after falling 1-2 to Algeria during an AFCON qualifier on 16 November at the National Sports Stadium (NSS) with a few minutes remaining, Dube was introduced for Tendayi Darikwa and scored with his first touch.
The match ended 2-2, taking Zimbabwe to 5 points after 4 games, second behind Algeria which has already secured a place at the 2022 finals.
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The Warriors play The Zebras of Botswana on 25 March at a venue to be advised before hosting Chipolopolo of Zambia at NSS on 29 March at 9 PM.
Both Zimbabwe’s remaining matches are must-wins if the Warriors are to remain in control of qualification for a record-breaking third successive time for the finals.
Zambia host Algeria before travelling to Zimbabwe while Botswana will play away to Algeria after playing the Warriors.

'One-touch' Prince Dube To Rescue Warriors Again?

Warriors coach Zdravko ‘Loga’ Logarušic said he called a bigger provisional squad for the AFCON qualifiers against Botswana and Zambia in March due to the uncertainty over the availability of some players due to injury and COVID-19 regulations in different parts of the globe.
Logarusic and his technical team named 38 players for the two matches as some of the key players are currently injured while there are travel restrictions in some countries, such as the United Kingdom, because of the coronavirus crisis. Said Loga:
<blockquote>We have more than 10 players whose availability is in doubt. We have problems with some injured regular players whom we used in our games against Algeria, especially Khama [Billiat], [Marshall] Munetsi and [Knowledge] Musona.
We have to call up more players in case some test positive for COVID-19 in camp.</blockquote>
Zimbabwe takes on Botswana in Gaborone on 25 March and then host Zambia on 29 March at the National Sports Stadium.
Warriors provisional squad
Goalkeepers: Talbert Shumba (Nkana) Tatenda Mkuruva (Michigan Stars) Ariel Sibanda(Highlanders) Martin Mapisa (Zamora CF)
Defenders: Jordan Zemura (AFC Bournemouth) Jimmy Dzingai (Nkana) Alec Mudimu (Ankaraspor) Teenage Hadebe (Yeni Malatyaspor) Divine Lunga (Lamontville Golden Arrows) Tendai Jirira (Detroit City) Tendayi Darikwa (Wigan Athletic) Brendan Galloway (Luton Town) Victor Kamhuka (Royal Malaysia Police) Romario Matova (NK Solin) Peter Muduwa (Simba SC) Carlos Mavhurume (Caps United) Shadreck Nyahwa (Bulawayo Chiefs)
Midfielders: Marshall Munetsi (Stade de Reims) Marvelous Nakamba (Aston Villa) Butholezwe Ncube (Amazulu) Ovidy Karuru (Black Leopards) Khama Billiat (Kaizer Chiefs) Tafadzwa Rusike (Zesco United) Brian Banda (FC Platinum) King Nadolo (Dynamos) Kudakwashe Mahachi (SuperSport United) Thabani Kamusoko (Zesco United, Knowledge Musona (KAS Eupen) Tatenda Tavengwa (Harare City) Tanaka Chinyahara (Red Arrows)
Strikers: Terrence Dzvukamanja (Orlando Pirates) Tinotenda Kadewere (Olympique Lyonnais) David Moyo (Hamilton Academical) Admiral Muskwe (Wycombe Wanderers) Farau Matare (Bulawayo Chiefs) Knox Mutizwa (Lamontville Golden Arrows) Evans Rusike (SuperSport United) Prince Dube (Azam).

Loga Explains Rationale Behind Huge Squad For AFCON Qualifiers

Former England Under-21 defender Brendan Galloway has been named in Zimbabwe’s squad for back-to-back Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifiers against Zambia and Botswana in March.
Galloway (24), a former Everton defender, has been included in the 38-man Warriors provisional squad even though he is believed to be injured.
The Luton Town left-back was born in Harare and emigrated to the United Kingdom with his family as a young boy.
He has represented England at junior levels and is eligible to feature for the Warriors as he was born in Zimbabwe.
Galloway was first approached in 2016 ahead of the 2017 African Cup of Nations but chose to remain part of England’s development set-up.
He is yet to play a Championship game at Luton this season. He missed the opening three months of the campaign because of a fractured knee cap.
<h4>More: <a href="https://www.soccer24.co.zw/2021/02/24/injured-brendan-galloway-called-for-warriors-games/" rel="noopener" target="_blank">Soccer24</a></h4>

Former Everton Defender Called For Warriors Games

The Zimbabwe Football Association (ZIFA) has included United Kingdom-based players in the Warriors’ provisional squad for the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifiers against Botswana and Zambia next month.
ZIFA postponed announcing the squad since Zimbabwe, Zambia and Botswana are included in the UK’s list of coronavirus red spots.
The football association has been waiting for responses to requests for the release of players based in the UK a fortnight ago.
Warriors technical members on Wednesday announced a squad of 38 players which will be trimmed towards 22 March when Zimbabwe plays Botswana in Gaborone.
Warriors provisional squad
Goalkeepers: Talbert Shumba (Nkana) Tatenda Mkuruva (Michigan Stars) Ariel Sibanda(Highlanders) Martin Mapisa (Zamora CF)
Defenders: Jordan Zemura (AFC Bournemouth) Jimmy Dzingai (Nkana) Alec Mudimu (Ankaraspor) Teenage Hadebe (Yeni Malatyaspor) Divine Lunga (Lamontville Golden Arrows) Tendai Jirira (Detroit City) Tendayi Darikwa (Wigan Athletic) Brendan Galloway (Luton Town) Victor Kamhuka (Royal Malaysia Police) Romario Matova (NK Solin) Peter Muduwa (Simba SC) Carlos Mavhurume (Caps United) Shadreck Nyahwa (Bulawayo Chiefs)
Midfielders: Marshall Munetsi (Stade de Reims) Marvelous Nakamba (Aston Villa) Butholezwe Ncube (Amazulu) Ovidy Karuru (Black Leopards) Khama Billiat (Kaizer Chiefs) Tafadzwa Rusike (Zesco United) Brian Banda (FC Platinum) King Nadolo (Dynamos) Kudakwashe Mahachi (SuperSport United) Thabani Kamusoko (Zesco United, Knowledge Musona (KAS Eupen) Tatenda Tavengwa (Harare City) Tanaka Chinyahara (Red Arrows)
Strikers: Terrence Dzvukamanja (Orlando Pirates) Tinotenda Kadewere (Olympique Lyonnais) David Moyo (Hamilton Academical) Admiral Muskwe (Wycombe Wanderers) Farau Matare (Bulawayo Chiefs) Knox Mutizwa (Lamontville Golden Arrows) Evans Rusike (SuperSport United) Prince Dube (Azam).

ZIFA Announces 38 Man AFCON Provisional Squad

Aston Villa midfielder Marvellous Nakamba might not make it to the AFCON qualifiers, The Herald reports. The publication came to a speculative conclusion after Aston Villa denied Argentine goalkeeper, Emiliano Martínez, clearance given the tight the UK government COVID-19 containment measures.
Warriors team manager, Welly Mpandare said they will know if Nakamba is coming after the weekend but noted that Martinez was already denied permission to go to his country:
<blockquote>I am still waiting for club’s responses. We are on the UK red list and FIFA has also given the club’s the power to reject the call-ups if the players are going to be affected by quarantine rules upon their return from national duty.
I have been in touch with the players and their clubs, and Nakamba or his club, will inform us of the next move, but Martinez has already been denied permission. Of course, these are key player,s but there is nothing we can do about the situation.
But, nevertheless, the coaches came up with a squad of 30 players. The reason why we have delayed announcing the squad is that we are waiting for the clubs to confirm by weekend. We will announce the squad on Monday or Tuesday, once we have received all the confirmations</blockquote>
Zimbabwe is also among 33 countries that were listed as COVID-19 hot zones by the British government as they discouraged their citizens from visiting ZImbabwe.
Zimbabwe is expected to play Botswana on 25 march 2021 and it needs a draw or in to qualify for the next.
More: <a href="https://www.herald.co.zw/nakamba-in-real-danger-of-missing-afcon-qualifiers/">The Herald </a>

Nakamba Might Miss AFCON Qualifiers

The Warriors technical team plans to fly the squad to Botswana for the crucial Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifier on the eve of the match to avoid testing players for coronavirus again in a foreign land.
This follows the use of dirty tactics in African tournaments whereby some nations subject visiting teams to hostile treatment such as “manufacturing” COVID-19 positive tests.
Premier Soccer League champions FC Platinum were left frustrated in their last CAF Champions League match against Simba SC of Tanzania, during which five key members of their squad supposedly tested positive for coronavirus in Dar es Salaam and missed the clash as a result.
Warriors team manager Wellington Mupandare told State media on Tuesday that they want flawless preparations. He said:
<blockquote>In terms of logistics, I’ve started doing research and there are daily flights to Botswana via South Africa, meaning that the ideal situation is to have all international players flying into Zimbabwe.
Because of the COVID-19 situation, I think it would be ideal for us to leave on the eve of the match and use the results from tests done here for the game and come back.
Please note that this is an option that I’ll present to the other guys and if they agree we will pursue it.</blockquote>
Zimbabwe is second in the qualifying Group H with five points from four games, while Botswana is in third place and the two face each other on 22 March.
On 30 March, Zimbabwe will play host to Zambia at the National Sports Stadium.
<h4>More: <a href="https://www.chronicle.co.zw/zifa-want-flawless-preps-for-bots-match/" rel="noopener" target="_blank">Chronicle</a></h4>

Warriors Plan To Travel Late For AFCON Qualifier Against Botswana

Warriors head coach Zdravko Logarusic has expressed satisfaction with the 2-2 draw against Algeria in an Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifier played at the National Sports Stadium in Harare on Monday.
The Croatian believes the point taken from their more fancied opponents firmly places the Warriors’ AFCON destiny firmly in their own hands. He said:
<blockquote>It’s not easy to come up against Algeria. We had expected to win (at home) but then we conceded two naive goals from individual mistakes.
We saw our weaknesses and we had to organise our individual tactical moves as a group.
We had to cover one another and not to create a lot of space.
Anyway, against the champions of Africa, we were 0-2 down and we came up and I am satisfied.</blockquote>
Goals from Andy Delort and Riyad Mahrez had put the Desert Foxes 2-0 up by the 38th minute but Warriors captain Knowledge Musona halved the deficit from a sumptuous freekick just before half time before Prince Dube scored the equaliser with his first touch in the 81st minute.
For the Warriors’equaliser, Divine Lunga, who had replaced Bolton Wanderers fullback Adam Chicksen, forced a corner. Musona arched the delivery inside the six-yard box which was flicked on to Dube, who forced a snapshot past Algerian goalkeeper Raïs M’Bolhi’s grasp.
<h4>More: <a href="https://www.herald.co.zw/the-mother-of-all-comebacks/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">The Herald</a></h4>

Logarusic "Satisfied" With Warriors Draw Against Algeria

Warriors head coach Zdravko “Loga” Logarusic said he didn’t know who to bring on between Prince Dube and Terrence Dzvukamanja when the Warriors were losing 1-2 to in a Group H AFCON qualifier Algeria on Monday.
The Croatian revealed that his instincts told him to go for the Prince, who went on to score the equaliser with his first touch. Said Loga:
<blockquote>I kept arguing to myself. I was thinking of bringing in Prince (Dube) or Terrence (Dzvukamanja) and I just made a decision to bring Dube.</blockquote>
Dube replaced the impressive Tendayi Darikwa with nine minutes left on the clock as Loga threw caution to the wind.
Speaking to reporters after the match, Dube, who is considered one of the most humble figures in this Warriors squad, said:
<blockquote>Of course, I am very happy to have scored such an important goal in this magnificent fixture but I owe it to the technical team and my teammates.
Without them, there is nothing to talk about. I am happy for taking this rich vein of form from my club (Azam) to the Warriors.
I am thankful to the coaches, for giving me some time to play and, my teammates, for the support.
I am excited, really excited for scoring such an important goal in those circumstances.
I will be happy if the team manages to qualify for the AFCON finals. At the moment, it’s work in progress.</blockquote>
Dube’s goal meant the Warriors remain second on the table (5 points), with Algeria qualifying for the finals on 10 points.
Botswana, who beat Zambia 1-0 in Gaborone last night, are in third place with four points while Chipolopolo are on three points.
<h4>More: <a href="https://www.herald.co.zw/a-prince-who-keeps-on-giving/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">The Herald</a></h4>

Logarusic Reveals Why He Brought In Prince Instead Of Dzvukamanja

The Warriors came from 2 goals down to snatch a point in a Group H Total Africa Cup of Nations qualifier against Algeria at the National Sports Stadium on Monday and boost their hopes of qualifying for the 2021 AFCON finals.
Zimbabwe fell behind when Andy Delort found himself unmarked from an in-swinging cross from the right. His bullet header arrowed past Talbert Shumba, who started in the absence of the injured Elvis Chipezeze.
On 38 minutes, Riyad Mahrez brilliantly brought a cross-field pass under his spell, outfoxed Notts County left-back Adam Chicksen and fired past Shumba to make it 2-0 for the Desert Foxes.
On 42 minutes, Warriors captain Knowledge Musona fired a freekick into the top corner having hit the crossbar a minute earlier.
Prince Dube, who had just come on for right-back Tendayi Darikwa in the 81st minute equalised for the Warriors after his shot from a corner slipped through Rais Mbolhi’s fingers and trickled over the line.
Sensing victory, the Warriors piled pressure but were unlucky not to score.
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WATCH: AFCON Highlights Zimbabwe 2-2 Algeria

Warriors captain Knowledge Musona said the team is ready for 2021 AFCON qualifier against Algeria today after working on correcting mistakes made in the 3-1 loss to the same opponents last Thursday.
The Belgian-based forward noted that morale in the Warriors camp is high and everyone is ready to give their best. He said:
<blockquote>The team is ready, we have been training very hard trying to correct the mistakes that we made in Algeria.
I think the guys have learnt (from their mistakes) and the only thing we need to do is to try and correct where we went wrong and to try to convert our chances.
… As you can see, everyone is smiling and the morale is high. I believe it’s a sign that everyone is ready to fight tomorrow (today) and to give his best.</blockquote>
Meanwhile, Warriors head coach Zdravko Logarusic asserted that there is no reason why his charges should not beat the Desert Foxes at home. The Croatian said:
<blockquote>We are Warriors, why should we be scared of anything? We created three-four chances in Algeria but we conceded goals that we shouldn’t be conceding in these types of games.
… We are going into this game to win. They (Algeria) haven’t lost in a long time but they will lose tomorrow (today). That’s our main target.
We have to pick up three points. There is no reason why we shouldn’t aim for that at home.</blockquote>
<h4>More: <a href="https://www.herald.co.zw/musona-says-warriors-ready-to-rock-and-roll/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">The Herald</a></h4>

Musona: Warriors Ready For Algeria Match

England-based Warriors defensive-linchpin Marvelous Nakamba said the 3-1 loss to Algeria was now water under the bridge and focus should be on tomorrow’s clash with the North Africans at the National Sports Stadium (NSS).
Nakamba told The Sunday Mail that the Warriors were confident of getting a positive result by using home advantage to their advantage. He said:
<blockquote>It’s good to be back at our home ground after such a long time. We just need to dust ourselves up, forget about Thursday’s result in Algeria and concentrate on the return leg at the National (Sports) Stadium.
It has been long since we last played at the National Sports Stadium and I am looking forward to doing well for my country. We always do well at home and we hope to keep that spirit on.</blockquote>
The 26-year-old Aston Villa man, who is the only player from Southern Africa in the English Premier League, said donning the gold and green Warriors strip is a privilege. He said:
<blockquote>Playing for Zimbabwe is an honour and I always try and do my best for my country. The sad part is that our fans, who have missed us so much, will not be allowed to watch the game on Monday (tomorrow), but that is the protocol.</blockquote>
<h4>More: <a href="https://www.sundaymail.co.zw/nakamba-rallies-warriors" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">The Sunday Mail</a></h4>

Warriors To Maximise Home Advantage - Nakamba

Warriors coach Zdravko Logarusic says poor preparations partly contributed to the 1-3 loss to Algeria in an Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) 2021 qualifier played in Algiers on Thursday but now his charges are ready to explode.
The Croatian suggested that due to the limited game time on the part of some of his key players, it was difficult to upstage a team with so much quality as the Desert Foxes. He said:
<blockquote>There were a lot of factors playing to our disadvantage. Our preparations and everything else. It’s always hard to play against a team with so much quality when your own arsenal isn’t that active.
I am talking about the core of my squad which is not playing football in their respective teams. Talk of Khama Billiat and the whole of the South Africa-based crew. They are only two weeks into the league.
Alec Mudimu has not been playing regularly at his Moldovan club, only featuring once in one and a half months.
Hadebe (Teenage) last played a while ago at his Turkish side (Yeni Malatyaspor). Nakamba (Marvellous) has seen little game time at Aston Villa. It’s really difficult so to talk of pressure, no it would be far-fetched.
But, now that we know what the Algerians are capable of doing, well we are braced up, ready to explode.</blockquote>
Loga dismissed claims that the Warriors are now under pressure saying they still have their destiny in their own hands.
Zimbabwe are in Group H alongside African champions Algeria, Zambia and Botswana.
Algeria top the Group with 9 points, Zimbabwe are second on 4 points, Zambia are third (3 points) and Botswana have a solitary point.
Only two teams will earn the ticket to participate in the finals.
<h4>More: <a href="https://www.sundaymail.co.zw/logas-revenge-mission" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">The Sunday Mail</a></h4>

Warriors Braced Up, Ready To Explode - Logarusic

The Warriors medical team will perform a scan on goalkeeper Elvis Chipezeze’s injured knee either tomorrow or on Monday morning to find out the extent of his injury.
Warriors team doctor, Xolani Ndlovu, told the Chronicle that they could not do the scan in Algiers as Chipezeze was in a lot of pain. Said Ndlovu:
<blockquote>He suffered a knee injury after he collided with an Algerian striker towards the end of the first half.
We will need to do a scan on him once we arrive home, most likely on Saturday or Monday morning to ascertain the extent of the damage.
We couldn’t do that here because he was in extreme pain so once we do a scan, we will then tell if the coaches can use him or not for the Monday encounter.</blockquote>
Chipezeze was injured towards the end of the first half during a CAF African Nations Cup qualifier against Algeria in Algiers on Thursday night.
Meanwhile, the Warriors technical team has started looking for a replacement and could consider the likes of Supersport United’s George Chigova, FC Platinum skipper Petros Mhari or Castle Lager Premier Soccer League Goalkeeper of the Year and Highlanders captain Ariel Sibanda.
<h4>More: <a href="https://www.chronicle.co.zw/hunt-on-for-injured-chipezeze-replacement/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Chronicle</a></h4>

Chipezeze To Undergo Scan On Injured Knee

Warriors coach Zdravko Logarusic has bemoaned the glut of chances missed by his charges in the 3-1 loss to Algeria last night but was pleased with certain passages of play.
The Warriors were beaten by the Desert Foxes in a 2021 AFCON qualifier played at the 5 July 1962 Stadium in Algiers, Algeria.
Speaking to reporters after the match, the Croatian promised to go for a win against the same opponents on Monday. He said:
<blockquote>Obviously, I am disappointed by the result. I know we made some mistakes but we should have scored goals if we had taken our chances. I will pick the positives going forward.
I am happy that we managed to match the Algerians but they were able to finish their own chances while we failed.
Although we have not been together with the team for some time, there are signs which are positive.
We will try to get a result in Zimbabwe on Monday.
I am happy with the overall performance of my team but disappointed with the result.</blockquote>
Warriors team
Elvis Chipezeze (Talbert Shumba 46th min) Tendayi Darikwa, Divine Lunga, Teenage Hadebe, Alec Mudimu, Jordan Zemura (Kuda Mahachi 70th min) Marvellous Nakamba, Ovidy Karuru (Tafadzwa Rusike 70th min), Knowledge Musona, Khama Billiat (David Moyo 75th min), Tino Kadewere.
<h4>More: <a href="https://www.herald.co.zw/warriors-self-destruct-in-algiers/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">The Warriors</a></h4>

Logarusic Reflects On Warriors Loss In Algiers

Warriors coach Zdravko “Loga” Logarusic has named the starting eleven to face Algeria in an Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifier tonight.
The Desert Foxes will host Zimbabwe at 5 July 1962 Stadium in Algiers in the AFCON Group H Qualifiers. Kick-off is at 9 pm Zim time.
Here is the Starting XI:
Elvis Chipezeze, Tendayi Darikwa, Alec Mudimu, Teenage Hadebe, Devine Lunga, Jordan Zemura, Marvelous Nakamba, Ovidy Karuru, Knowledge Musona, Khama Billiat, Tino Kadewere.
<h4>More: <a href="https://www.soccer24.co.zw/2020/11/12/warriors-starting-eleven-to-face-algeria-named/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Soccer24</a></h4>

Logarusic Names Starting Eleven To Face Algeria

Zimbabwe’s senior national football team, The Warriors, was expected to leave for Algeria this Tuesday evening aboard a chartered flight, for their Afcon Group H qualifier against the Desert Foxes in Algiers on 12 November.
The match would be played at the 5 July 1962 Stadium (Stade Olympique 5 Juillet 1962) on Thursday evening.
Four players from the 24-man provisional squad that was announced last week have been dropped, with Victor Kamhuka the only one addition to the team.
US-based stars Tendai Jirira and Tatenda Mkuruva failed to travel to Zimbabwe due to restrictions caused by the coronavirus.
Midfielders Marshall Munetsi and Butholezwe Ncube picked injuries and will also not fly out with the team.
Zimbabwe and Algeria’s last meeting came at the 2017 AFCON finals in Gabon where the match ended in a 2-2 stalemate.
Here is the Warriors travelling squad:
Goalkeepers: Elvis Chipezeze (Baroka, SA), Talbert Shumba (Nkana, Zambia).
Defenders: Jimmy Dzingai (Nkana, Zambia), Victor Kamhuka (Ayeyawdy United), Alec Mudimu (Sheriff Tiraspol, Moldova), Jordan Zemura (Bournemouth, England), Teenage Hadebe (Yeni Malatyaspor, Turkey), Divine Lunga (Golden Arrows, SA), Tendayi Darikwa (Nottingham Forest, England), Adam Chicksen (Notts County, England)
Midfielders: Ovidy Karuru (Unattached), Tafadzwa Rusike (Zesco United, Zambia), Kuda Mahachi (Supersport, SA), Knowledge Musona (KAS Eupen, Belgium), Terrence Dzvukamanja (Orlando Pirates, SA), King Nadolo (Dynamos), Marvelous Nakamba (Aston Villa, England), Khama Billiat (Kaizer Chiefs, SA)
Strikers: Tino Kadewere (Olympique Lyon, France), David Moyo (Hamilton Academical, Scotland) Prince Dube (Azam, Tanzania)

Full List Of The Warriors Squad Travelling To Algeria

In-form France-based Warriors midfielder Marshall Munetsi has been ruled out of the back to back Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifiers against Algeria.
The Stade de Reims man, who has been impressive for his side in the French Ligue 1, will not be travelling to Zimbabwe for the two games as they (Reims) reportedly cited a knock he picked up in the 4-4 stalemate against Lens over the weekend.
Meanwhile, Tino Kadewere and Marvelous Nakamba arrived in the country early this morning and will head straight into camp.
Zimbabwe will go into the biggest battle of their 2022 Africa Cup Nations Group H qualifying campaign when they visit African champions Algeria.
After the first leg in Algiers on November 12, the Warriors will host the Desert Foxes at the National Sports Stadium four days later.
<h4>More: <a href="https://www.soccer24.co.zw/2020/11/10/big-blow-for-logarusic-as-munetsi-is-officially-ruled-out/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Soccer24</a></h4>

Marshall Munetsi Ruled Out Of Warriors/Algeria Matches

The Warriors of Zimbabwe’s away tie in next month’s back-to-back Afcon Qualifiers against the Desert Foxes of Algeria could be played on a neutral venue or in Harare.
This follows revelations that the borders of the North African country are still closed in a bid to curb the spread of SARS-CoV-2, the new coronavirus which causes COVID-19.
Algeria hosts Zimbabwe on matchday three of the Afcon Qualifiers on 12 November. The encounter is scheduled to be played at 5 July 1962 Stadium in Algiers, the country’s capital.
The Algerian government has restricted entry into the country to locals returning on repatriation flights from abroad, foreign nationals with diplomatic visas, employees of foreign companies operating in the country.
If the current situation persists to next month, there might be changes to the venue for Algeria versus Zimbabwe match.
As a way to counter such restrictions, CAF recently made proposals to the National Associations in order to keep the matchdays three and four running between November 9 and 17.
The first proposal is to play the home match of the affected team in a neutral country where there no travelling restrictions.
The other one is to play the back-to-back games in one of the two countries.
<h4>More: <a href="https://www.soccer24.co.zw/2020/10/22/warriors-away-tie-against-algeria-could-be-played-on-the-neutral-venue-or-in-harare/?fbclid=IwAR3YOdKMKNnw-Bkz5AU7QA4IWtudBMyUzwJD7cpNR_snOcwgT9f7cbCRWcA" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Soccer24</a></h4>

Warriors Could Host Both AFCON Qualifiers Against Algeria

Zimbabwe <a href="https://www.pindula.co.zw/Zimbabwe_National_Football_Team">Warriors</a> and the Flames of Malawi Sunday played out a 0-0 draw in a FIFA international friendly match played in Blantyre.
The Warriors who were captained by Kaizer Chiefs’ <a href="https://www.pindula.co.zw/Khama_Billiat">Khama Billiat</a> had poor preparations for the match while Malawi were coming from another friendly with Zambia in Lusaka where they lost 1-0.
Zimbabwe saw some of the key players including Lyon’s <a href="https://www.pindula.co.zw/Tino_Kadewere">Tino Kadewere</a> and Queens Park Rangers <a href="https://www.pindula.co.zw/Macauley_Bonne">Macauley Bonne</a> withdrew from the match at the last hour.
The Flames gave the first threat in the opening 20 minutes but the visitors were able to drop deep and absorb any potential danger coming their way.
Malawi still controlled large parts of the encounter but their Gabadinho Mhango who plays for Orlando Pirates missed some few chances including a sitter from a well-played through ball towards the end of the first half.
Zimbabwe was using the friendly as preparation for the Africa Cup of Nations qualifier match against Algeria which was scheduled for next month.
The Warriors are in Group H together with log leaders Algeria, Zambia and Botswana and they sit on number two on the log with four points from two matches.
Algeria has six points while Botswana and Zambia, in that order, have one and zero also from two matches.
More:<a href="https://www.kickoff.com/news/articles/world-news/categories/news/world-news/international-friendly-match-report-malawi-v-zimbabwe/687102" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"> KickOff</a>

Zimbabwe Warriors, Malawi Friendly Ends In Stalemate

The Confederation of African Football’s acting Secretary-General Abdel Bah has confirmed the dates for the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) tournament.
Bah said the tournament will be held in June/July in line with CAF’s decision in 2017 to schedule all future Nations Cup for these months to avoid a clash with the European domestic season. Said Bah:
<blockquote>As of today, the 2023 Nations Cup is planned for June/July because, to make it clear, in the regulations we have decided to play all Nations Cups in June/July.</blockquote>
The 2021 AFCON finals were pushed to 2022 due to the coronavirus outbreak.
The dates were also changed from June/July period to January due to the host country – Cameroon – experiencing wet conditions during the middle of the year.
Given that Ivory Coast suffers its wettest month of the year in June, the 2023 finals could also happen at the start of the year.
Both Cameroon and Ivory Coast lie within the equatorial climatic region.
<h4>More: <a href="https://www.bbc.com/sport/africa/53429185" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">BBC Sport</a>, <a href="https://www.soccer24.co.zw/2020/07/16/caf-confirms-dates-for-2023-afcon-finals/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Soccer24</a></h4>

2023 AFCON Finals To Be Held In June/July

The government of Zimbabwe is reportedly considering banning public gatherings as the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) spreads rapidly in neighbouring countries.
Zimbabwean authorities claim that the country has not yet registered a single case of the virus and banning public gatherings is one of a cocktail of preventive measures the country intends to adopt.
Addressing members of the Senate on Tuesday, Health Minister Dr Obadiah Moyo said that the government’s proposed ban was after the SADC meeting recommended the suspension of public gatherings. He said:
<blockquote>I came from Tanzania today (Tuesday) and in that (SADC) meeting, it was said we do not want large gatherings.
For example soccer, other countries, if you check in England, only the playing teams go to the stadia. Only 22 players will be in the stadium and they play without spectators.</blockquote>
He also said that Zimbabwe’s national team, <a href="https://news.pindula.co.zw/2020/03/12/its-too-dangerous-for-the-warriors-to-travel-to-algeria-ministry-of-health-to-seek-approval-to-stop-the-warriors-from-going-to-algeria/">the Warriors must not go to Algeria for the Africa Cup of Nations Qualifier match</a> with that country which has recorded cases of the virus.
Moyo’s remarks were in response to MDC senator Theresa Makone who had inquired on the measures the government was taking to avoid the spread of the disease.
<a href="https://healthtimes.co.zw/2020/03/13/govt-considers-banning-public-gatherings/?utm_source=rss&amp;utm_medium=rss&amp;utm_campaign=govt-considers-banning-public-gatherings">More: Health Times</a>

Zimbabwean Government Mulls Banning Public Gatherings

<a href="https://www.pindula.co.zw/Zimbabwe_Football_Association_(ZIFA)" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Zimbabwe Football Association (ZIFA)</a> president <a href="https://www.pindula.co.zw/Felton_Kamambo" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Felton Kamambo</a> said that the South Africans have reneged on an agreement to avail Orlando Stadium for the upcoming Warriors Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifier against Algeria later this month.
Kamambo told the Parliament’s Youth &amp; Sports Committee on Thursday that the South African Football Association (SAFA) informed ZIFA on Wednesday that the match venue was no longer available for use for the game. Said Kamambo:
<blockquote>Initially, they said Orlando was available, but they wrote to us yesterday saying the venue was no longer available.
The only available stadium is Dobsonville in the same area, but, technically, we have not yet secured it because SAFA needs to engage their government first and inform that they are two countries coming to South Africa.</blockquote>
Kamambo also told the legislators that it will be cheaper for the Warriors to play in South Africa than Zambia as ZIFA will be controlling gates.
Furthermore, ZIFA is also banking on South Africans to support the Warriors unlike in Zambia which is in the same group with Zimbabwe.
The match is scheduled to be played on 26 March.

South Africa Reneges On Stadium Offer For Warriors Match

Algeria has offered to change the venue and date for the 2021 <a href="https://www.pindula.co.zw/Africa_Cup_of_Nations" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON)</a> Group H qualifier against Zimbabwe.
The match was initially scheduled to be played at the Mustapha Tchaker Stadium in Blida on March 26 but the Confederation of African Football (CAF) is yet to make a decision on whether the match will go ahead this month.
The North African country is one of the worst-affected countries on the continent by the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak, with at least 20 confirmed cases.
Addressing Algerian media on Tuesday, Federation of Algerian Football (FAF) communications manager Salah-Bey Aboud said:
<blockquote>We are monitoring the development of the situation closely. Caf has not yet confirmed the game going ahead on March 26, it may be that they have reservations about the place, due to the coronavirus epidemic.
In this case, the match will be rescheduled to the Stade July 5, which is already on the Caf register, as an alternative. It is on the register and Les Verts coach Djamel Belmadi recently visited the venue.</blockquote>
COVID-19 has raised concerns for both The Warriors and the Desert Foxes over the possible absence of their players plying their trade in Europe, Marvelous Nakamba for Zimbabwe and the Algerian duo of Riyad Mahrez and Ismael Bennacer.
<h4>More: <a href="https://dailynews.co.zw/algeria-offer-venue-change/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Daily News</a></h4>

Algeria Offers To Change Venue, Date For Warriors Match

The Daily News reports that Aston Villa are unwilling to release Warriors midfielder <a href="https://www.pindula.co.zw/Marvelous_Nakamba" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Marvelous Nakamba</a> as a precaution against the deadly coronavirus (CIVID-19).
<a href="https://www.pindula.co.zw/index.php?title=Zimbabwe_National_Soccer_Team&amp;redirect=no" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">The Warriors</a> take on the Desert Foxes of Algeria on March 26 and 29 in back-to-back 2021 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifiers.
Villa are reportedly wary of letting Nakamba travel to Algeria which has at least 19 confirmed cases of the disease.
The English club wants concrete assurances and the preventive measures that the <a href="https://www.pindula.co.zw/Zimbabwe_Football_Association_(ZIFA)" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Zimbabwe Football Association (ZIFA)</a> is going to take in order to protect their player from contracting the disease while playing for the national team.
The Algerians will host Zimbabwe in Blida where the coronavirus outbreak started in Algeria.
<h4>More: <a href="https://dailynews.co.zw/nakamba-bombshell-aston-villa-reluctant-to-release-midfielder-for-warriors/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Daily News</a></h4>

Aston Villa Unwilling To Release Nakamba Over Coronavirus Fears

Zimbabwe’s minister of Sports, Kirsty Coventry has expressed excitement over the progress in refurbishing the National Sports Stadium in Harare and Barbourfields Stadium in Bulawayo.
She told the Sunday Mail that the target was to meet the recommendations from the Confederation of African Football s possible and she is confident Zimbabwe will be able to do so.
The former world swimming champion said:
<blockquote>I am happy to see the progress that has been made in a week. It shows teamwork, all the stakeholders have come together, helping each other to understand the recommendations from CAF and other international standards.
The priority is making sure the recommendations from CAF are done as quickly as possible, but we also know that this will be done.</blockquote>
She added that the bigger upgrade will be in phases over the next year or two until the facilities get back to where they were depreciation.
Meanwhile, CAF has since said that it has rejected ZIFA’s plea to have the Africa Cup of Nations Qualifier match between Zimbabwe and Algeria played at Barbourfields, Bulawayo saying that Zimbabwe will not be able to make required refurbishments in time for the match.
More: <a href="https://www.sundaymail.co.zw/coventry-angles-for-stadia-control?__cf_chl_captcha_tk__=5668857ba40bac805e8e6a876f3ff520ecdb759e-1583640770-0-AZ0uaqEaDPU9H9k1nPCkek1H2FltBEaAAZK2Tl1Nlh_8PNyAhvqbTmuifEWXz__I9nanj9OpjEe7Wy8chzSPr1g07Fb7MpOO-sOc74OA8l8jlMfw_2ZAG-JiBvvpIWmufKM3iydrJH1Zrp1eLDngJMvQlPB2O_IwpmSVCmQYuptvk66houCfZFKMy98_rOUZC5DZPrqe4ZiJNuUh4w0ixPUHrec4wU3k5J2HER-1WLUYcoSv4Y9CZtlZ87CtT_9PLXAE9SIKT_uT54P-617r4tkxFV_E1Tu19Zq6n4OsbZdCResNN5LGJtANGiU4zTUemhFpsp8zMtyatC4OXzfqXTLhUeMD0414-O0LEhisCHaEnoCUCKCudcdz0Qs-POdYJe82bOkXWNM31Mk2CiPyhsADLHlpfFcM6HheDpQSijbb3kCn9-7xEM8qgyrN2lw53A">The Sunday Mail</a>

Kirsty Coventry Impressed By Progress In Refurbishment Of NSS And Barbourfields

An Algerian delegation arrived in Bulawayo on Tuesday night to inspect hotels, food suppliers, training grounds and <a href="https://www.pindula.co.zw/Barbourfields_Stadium" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Barbourfields Stadium</a> ahead of a crunch <a href="https://www.pindula.co.zw/Africa_Cup_of_Nations" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Africa Cup of Nations</a> qualifier against the Warriors.
The three-man Algerian delegation was accompanied by former Young Warriors manager Tizirayi Luphahla, who is also a Zifa Southern Region board member.
Speaking to reporters after the Algerians’ tour of Bulawayo, Luphahla said:
<blockquote>If only we can take a leaf from these (Algerians) guys then our football will go far.
Imagine, we are still waiting for the dates of this Afcon qualifying fixture, but they are already on the ground inspecting facilities.
They toured three hotels, inspected their kitchens, visited shops where they are going to buy food and checked hygiene at a number of butcheries.
They also went to the training ground (<a href="https://www.pindula.co.zw/Luveve_Stadium" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Luveve Stadium</a>) and match venue at Barbourfields Stadium. They were three; an official from the Algerian Embassy, the team doctor and a third person.</blockquote>
Zimbabwe and Algeria are in Group H alongside Zambia and Botswana. Algeria top the group with 6 points, accumulated from their 5-0 win Zambia and 1-0 away victory over Botswana while Zimbabwe are second on 4 points.
<h4>More: <a href="https://www.chronicle.co.zw/algeria-sends-advance-party/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Chronicle</a></h4>

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