{"id":105931,"date":"2025-03-12T23:48:31","date_gmt":"2025-03-12T21:48:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/zimbabwe\/all-news\/knowledge-musona-returns-to-warriors-for-2026-world-cup-qualifiers"},"modified":"2025-03-25T20:54:53","modified_gmt":"2025-03-25T18:54:53","slug":"knowledge-musona-returns-to-warriors-for-2026-world-cup-qualifiers","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/zimbabwe\/all-news\/knowledge-musona-returns-to-warriors-for-2026-world-cup-qualifiers","title":{"rendered":"Knowledge Musona Returns To Warriors For 2026 World Cup Qualifiers"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"color: #ff6600\"><strong>Africa-Press &#8211; Zimbabwe. <\/strong><\/span>Former Warriors captain Knowledge Musona has come out of international retirement and has been named in the squad for Zimbabwe\u2019s upcoming 2026 World Cup qualifiers against Benin and Nigeria.<\/p>\n<p>At 34 years old, Musona\u2019s first stint with the national team spanned 12 years, during which he earned 54 caps and scored 24 goals.<\/p>\n<p>Currently playing for Al Okhdood in the Saudi Pro League, Musona\u2019s return to the national team adds a wealth of experience to the squad.<\/p>\n<p>He joins Khama Billiat and Washington Arubi as part of a group of seasoned players who have made a comeback since Michael Nees took over as head coach last year.<\/p>\n<p>Below is the squad for the upcoming 2026 FIFA World Cup Qualifiers in Group C against Benin and Nigeria:<br \/>\n<b>GOALKEEPERS:<\/b><\/p>\n<p>Washington Arubi (Marumo Gallants), Marley Tavaziva (Brentford), Martin Mapisa (MWOS FC)<\/p>\n<p><b>DEFENDERS:<\/b><\/p>\n<p>Jordan Zemura (Udinese), Divine Lunga (Sundowns), Gerald Takwara (Al Minaa SC), Munashe Garananga (FC Copenhagen), Isheanesu Mauchi (Simba Bhora), Peter Muduhwa (Scottland), Godknows Murwira (Scottland), Emmanuel Jalai (Dynamos)<\/p>\n<p><b>MIDFIELDERS:<\/b><\/p>\n<p>Marshall Munetsi (Wolves), Andy Rinomhota (Cardiff City), Marvelous Nakamba (Luton Town), Mthokozisi Msebe (Scottland), Khama Billiat (Scottland), Knowledge Musona (Al-Okhdood), Tawanda Chirewa (Huddersfield Town)<\/p>\n<p><b>FORWARDS:<\/b><\/p>\n<p>Prince Dube (Young Africans), Tawanda Maswanhise (Motherwell), Terrence Dzvukamanja (Supersport United), Tymon Machope (Scottland), Walter Musona (Scottland).<\/p>\n<p><strong>For More News And Analysis About <span style=\"color: #ff6600\">Zimbabwe<\/span> Follow <span style=\"color: #ff6600\">Africa-Press<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Africa-Press &#8211; Zimbabwe. 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