Story by Anashe Murombedzi
THE Zimbabwe women’s national football team coach, Sithethelelwe Sibanda has announced the provisional squad ahead of the 2024 COSAFA Women’s Championship to be held in South Africa this month.
A thirty member squad dominated by local players from Women Super League clubs was announced this Saturday.
Reinforcing the squad are South Africa based goalkeeper Cynthia Shonga and midfielder Peacemore Kenende.
With a blend of experience, skill, and determination, the balanced squad is poised to make a strong impact at the regional tournament, to be held in Port Elizabeth, from the 22nd of this month to the 2nd of November.
The tournament, will feature 14 countries with Zimbabwe being drawn in Group D alongside Lesotho and Mozambique.
The Mighty Warriors will begin their preparations this Sunday, trooping into camp to fine-tune their strategy.
The goalkeepers are Cynthia Shonga (Richmond Ladies, SA), Vanessa Lunga (Chapungu Queens FC), Precious Mudyiwa (Black Rhinos Queens FC), and Mirriam Ali (ZRP Harare Queens FC).
The defensive line up includes Agnes Tumbare (Herentals Queens FC), Nobukhosi Ncube (Chapungu Queens FC), Alice Moyo (Herentals Queens FC), Sheila Antonio (Chapungu Queens FC), Fiona Kabera (Conduit Soccer Academy), Purity Mugayi (Black Rhinos Queens FC), Lauryn Mupasi (FC Platinum Royals), and Fortunate Ngocho (Black Mambas Queens FC).
The midfield features Talent Chimbadzo (Sheasham Queens FC), Morelife Nyagumbo (Faith Drive Academy), Ennert Chemhere (FC Platinum Royals), Daisy Kaitano (Black Rhinos Queens FC), Peacemore Kenende (Richmond Ladies, SA), Natasha Ndowa (Chapungu Queens FC), Shyline Dambamuromo (Herentals Queens FC), Nadia Semba (Correctional Queens FC), Edeline Mutumbami (Chapungu Queens FC), Tanyaradzwa Chihoro (Maningi Youth Soccer Academy), and Patience Ndlovu (Highlanders Royals FC).
The strikers are Ethel Chinyerere (Chapungu Queens FC), Maud Mafuruse (Herentals Queens FC), Priviledge Mupeti (Black Rhinos Queens FC), Praynance Zvawanda (Herentals Queens FC), Christabel Katona (Black Rhinos Queens FC), Kudakwashe Basopo (Black Mambas Queens FC), and Mitchel John (Harare City Queens FC).
