Veteran Striker Knowledge Musona Recalled for Zimbabwe’s World Cup Qualifiers
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Zimbabwe’s Warriors head coach, Michael Nees, has named a 23-man squad for the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers against Benin and Nigeria, with veteran forward Knowledge Musona making a surprise return after retiring from international duty in 2022.
Musona, 34, who captained Zimbabwe at the 2019 and 2021 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON), joins the squad as Nees seeks experience to revive the team’s qualifying campaign. Zimbabwe currently sits bottom of Group C with two points from four matches.
“Knowledge’s return is crucial—he brings leadership and depth as we build toward AFCON. He was always willing to come back, and his commitment hasn’t wavered,” said Nees.
Squad Highlights and Key Fixtures
The Warriors face Benin on 20 March at Moses Mabhida Stadium in South Africa before travelling to Nigeria five days later. The squad features five players from Scottsdale FC, including Khama Billiat and Peter Muduhwa.
Goalkeepers:
Washington Arubi (Marumo Gallants), Marley Tavaziva (Brentford), Martin Mapisa (MWOS FC)
Defenders:
Jordan Zemura (Udinese), Divine Lunga (Sundowns), Gerald Takwara (Al Minaa SC), Munashe Garananga (FC Copenhagen), Isheanesu Mauchi (Simba Bhora), Peter Muduhwa (Scottsdale), Godknows Murwira (Scottsdale), Emmanuel Jalai (Dynamos)
Midfielders:
Marshall Munetsi (Wolves), Andy Rinomhota (Cardiff City), Marvelous Nakamba (Luton Town), Mthokozisi Msebe (Scottsdale), Khama Billiat (Scottsdale), Knowledge Musona (Al-Okhdood), Tawanda Chirewa (Huddersfield Town)
Forwards:
Prince Dube (Young Africans), Tawanda Maswanhise (Motherwell), Terrence Dzvukamanja (Supersport United), Tymon Machope (Scottsdale), Walter Musona
Nees confirmed additional players are on standby in case of injuries.
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