Mhlauri names Nations Cup squad

Mhlauri names Nations Cup squad

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By Ike Tinotenda

WARRIORS coach Charles Mhlauri has named United States-based forward Joseph Ngwenya and former CAPS united striker Mike Temwanjira in the provisional squad for the African Cup of Nations finals set for Egypt in January.

The other surprise players who were named by the dread-locked coach were Cyprus based striker Musa Mguni and Noel Kaseke.

Mhlauri named a 32 member squad which is expected to go into camp on December 27.

Also in the frame is former Railstars hardman David Kutyauripo.

Only three goalkeepers regular Energy Murambadoro, Highlanders goalie Tapuwa Kapini and Gift Muzadzi will go into camp.

The Warriors are expected to camp in France at the behest of Auxerre striker Benjani Mwaruwari who will foot all the bills in that European country.

Zimbabwe were drawn in Group D with Nigeria, Ghana and Senegal.

Goalkeepers: Gift Muzadzi, Energy Murambadoro and Tapuwa Kapini

Defenders: Dumisani Mpofu, Zvenyika Makonese, James Matola, Hebert Dick, Charles Yohanne, Edelbert Dinha, Cephas Chimedza, Dickson Choto, George Mbwando, Method Mwanjali, David Kutyauripo and Nole Kaseke

Midfielders: Esrom Nyandoro, Tinashe Nengomasha, Ronald Sibanda, Leo Kurauzvione, Ashley Rambanepasi, Honour Gombami, Edzai Kasinauyo, Joel Lupahla, Peter Ndlovu, Francis Chandida

Strikers: Benjani Mwaruwari, Shingi Kawondera, Brian Badza, Zenzo Moyo, Musa Mguni, Mike Temwanjira and Joseph Ngwenya
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