Khama Billiat’s Scottland FC Dominates Zimbabwe Squad as Data Musona Ends Retirement for World Cup Qualifiers
In a shocking flip of occasions, Data Musona is ready to return to the Zimbabwe males’s nationwide soccer crew three years after saying his retirement in 2022.
Musona, 35, has been included within the squad by coach Michael Nees for the upcoming FIFA World Cup qualifiers in opposition to Benin and Nigeria. The veteran ahead, who boasts a powerful report of 24 targets in 49 appearances for the Warriors, is answering Nees’ long-standing name for his return.
Nonetheless, Zimbabwe can be with out captain Marvelous Nakamba, who’s sidelined resulting from damage.
The Warriors will face Benin in Durban on March 20, with the kickoff set for six p.m. and tickets priced at R50. They’ll then journey to Uyo, Nigeria, to tackle the Tremendous Eagles on March 24.
Scottland FC gamers dominate the squad, with six of them incomes call-ups for these essential fixtures.
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Khama Billiat’s Scottland FC Dominates Zimbabwe Squad for World Cup Qualifiers
Goalkeepers:
- Washington Arubi (Marumo Gallants)
- Marley Tavaziva (Brentford)
- Martin Mapisa (MWOS FC)
Defenders:
- Jordan Zemura (Udinese)
- Divine Lunga (Mamelodi Sundowns)
- Gerald Takwara (Al Minaa SC)
- Munashe Garananga (FC Copenhagen)
- Isheanesu Mauchi (Simba Bhora)
- Peter Muduhwa (Scottland)
- Godknows Murwira (Scottland)
- Emmanuel Jalai (Dynamos)
Midfielders:
- Marshall Munetsi (Wolves)
- Andy Rinomhota (Cardiff Metropolis)
- Marvelous Nakamba (Luton City)
- Mthokozisi Msebe (Scottland)
- Khama Billiat (Scottland)
- Data Musona (Al-Okhdood)
- Tawanda Chirewa (Huddersfield City)
Forwards:
- Prince Dube (Younger Africans)
- Tawanda Maswanhise (Motherwell)
- Terrence Dzvukamanja (SuperSport United)
- Tymon Machope (Scottland)
- Walter Musona (Scottland)
Data Musona returns!
Our Warriors to tackle Benin and Nigeria. #bayawabaya
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— Zimbabwe Soccer Affiliation (@online_zifa) March 12, 2025
Zimbabweans React to Warriors Squad
After Warriors coach Michael Nees announced the squad to face Benin and Nigeria within the World Cup qualifiers, Zimbabweans reacted with combined reactions. Some complained that the squad was dominated by Scottland FC gamers whereas others argued that the membership had signed the cream of the Zimbabwe Premier Soccer League. Others questioned why Nakamba made the squad checklist when he’s presently injured. Listed below are among the reactions:
@Mncedisi_mengu:
Why are folks complaining about Scottland? Everyone knows Scottland took many of the greatest gamers from groups like highlanders and Simba Bhora . Additionally, the place is Invoice Antonio and Brendon Galloway??
@tommapako1:
Kundai Benyu for Mzebe. Nakamba is injured, carry on Brian Banda. He performed recreation in opposition to Nigeria.
@BryantMsalili:
Somebody requested an excellent query: What have you ever NOW seen in Muduhwa within the two video games for Scottland that you simply didn’t see within the many distinctive performances he put up for Highlanders? Bosso followers have referred to as for his inclusion for years, nevertheless it fell on deaf ears.
@solothestar3:
If Lamine Yamal and Nico Williams had been Zimbabweans, they’d not be given the possibility to shine like they do now for Spain, being younger. Bringing Billiart and now Musona again is only a approach to shut out these younger stars. Soccer has gone younger, however Zifa goes the alternative means.
@06_chirasha:
Entire nationwide crew yakazara Scotland zvichiri zvebhora right here izvi
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