Africa-Press – Zimbabwe. Warriors vice-captain Marshall Munetsi has suggested there may be a hidden agenda behind his exclusion from the 2025 AFCON finals squad, saying ZIFA made the decision without properly checking the medical facts about his injury.
Munetsi is currently out of action at Wolves after picking up an injury in last week’s Premier League match against Nottingham Forest.
In a statement posted on social media, Munetsi said the injury was not serious and that his club was prepared to speed up his recovery so he could play at the tournament.
However, he claimed ZIFA did not cooperate with Wolves and instead left him out of the squad. Wrote Munetsi:
“This one hurts, as representing the Warriors has always been a dream, and wearing our colours is the greatest honour of my career. AFCON would have even been more significant.
“I had an injury recently, but my club, Wolves, communicated with the association that I was recovering well and even offered medical support to ensure that I could participate at the AFCON.
“Unfortunately, I received no follow-up communication, and decisions were made without clarity-speculation which wasn’t the case.
“While I’m hurt, my unwavering support for the national team remains strong.
“I respect the coach’s decisions and stand behind the boys wholeheartedly.
“I will always be ready to defend the nation I love.”
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