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Zimbabwe Leave Injured Munetsi and Zemura Out of AFCON Squad

Munetsi questions ZIFA’s communication over his fitness after Wolves said he was recovering.

Soccer Football - FIFA World Cup - CAF Qualifiers - Group C - Zimbabwe v South Africa - Moses Mabhida Stadium, Durban, South Africa - October 10, 2025  Zimbabwe's Jordan Zemura in action with South Africa's Khuliso Mudau REUTERS/Rogan Ward/File Photo
Soccer Football - FIFA World Cup - CAF Qualifiers - Group C - Zimbabwe v South Africa - Moses Mabhida Stadium, Durban, South Africa - October 10, 2025  Zimbabwe's Marshall Munetsi in action with South Africa's Aubrey Modiba REUTERS/Rogan Ward/ File Photo

Overview

  • New coach Mario Marinica named a 28-man list on Dec. 11 about a month after taking charge.
  • Marshall Munetsi and Jordan Zemura were ruled out following recent calf and thigh injuries sustained in club matches for Wolverhampton and Udinese.
  • Munetsi wrote that Wolves informed the association he was recovering and offered medical support, yet he says there was no follow-up from ZIFA.
  • Despite his disappointment, Munetsi said he respects the selection and pledged full support for the squad.
  • Zimbabwe start Group B against Egypt in Agadir on Dec. 22 before facing Angola and South Africa.