Harambee Stars have received a boost in their quest to upset Zimbabwe in their must-win 2025 Africa Cup of Nations clash slated for Friday 15 November.Zimbabwe will host Kenya at the Peter Mokaba Stadium in Polokwane, South Africa in the fifth round of Group J’s 2025 AFCON qualifiers with the match set for 1900 hrs.Richard Odada ready to fight periphery role at Dundee UnitedThe Warriors are seeking a draw to confirm their participation in next year’s tourney and will have to do so without FC Nantes forward Tinotenda Kadewere.The French-based striker sustained an injury while on club duties and his national team coach Michael Nees has now confirmed that he will not be available for selection on Friday as reported by Zimeye.##NAJAVA_MECA_8495297##However, Nees will be able to call on the services of Motherwell midfielder Tawanda Maswanhise who has made it to the final squad as confirmed by his club.“Tawanda Maswanhise has earned his place in the Zimbabwe squad…,” reads part of a statement from the club.Former Gor Mahia coach points out Engin Firat’s mistakes in 2025 AFCON qualifiersNevertheless, German tactician Nees is confident that the available players will be able to produce the desired results and bring glory to the country.“We have a good mixture in our team of local, South Africa- based and those based in Europe. It is a good mixture as everyone will bring a different element into it,” he stated.##NAJAVA_MECA_8494769##Zimbabwe will be hoping to get a positive result from the match to avoid the pressure when they visit Cameroon for their final group match.Zimbabwe’s full Squad.Goalkeepers: Washington Arubi (Marumo Gallants) Marley Tavaziva (Brentford) Martin Mapisa (Dynamos)Defenders: Divine Lunga (Mamelodi Sundowns) Gerald Takwara (Al Minaa SC) Munshe Garananga (FC Copenhagen) Godknows Murwira (Caps United), Emmanuel Jalai (Dynamos), Teenage Hadebe (FC Cincinnati), Jordan Zemura (Udinese)Midfielders: Marvelous Nakamba (Luton Town), Marshall Munetsi (Stade de Reims), Andy Rinomhota (Cardiff City), Richard Hachiro (Ngezi Platinum)Forwards: Khama Billiat (Yadah FC), Tymon Machope (Simba Bhora), Prince Dube (Young Africans), Terrence Dzvukamanja (Supersport United), Tawana Maswanhise (Motherwell), Daniel Msendami (Marumo Gallants), Walter Musona (Simba Bhora), Douglas Mapfumo (Polokwane City)
