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Africa-Press – Zimbabwe. <\/strong><\/span>The Zimbabwe Football Association (ZIFA) has announced a 30-man provisional Warriors squad for the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) finals.<\/p>\n

In a statement, ZIFA Communications & Competitions Manager, Xolisani Gwesela said that the squad was named by the Warriors technical team, led by head coach Norman Mapeza.<\/p>\n

Gwesela said the team will begin training on 23 December in Harare and the final 23 players will be selected on 31 December.<\/p>\n

Here is the AFCON finals Provisional squad:<\/p>\n

GOALKEEPERS<\/b><\/p>\n

Petros Mhari (FC Platinum), Martin Mapisa (FC Zamora), Talbert Shumba, (Free State Stars) Taimon Mvula (Dynamos).<\/p>\n

DEFENDERS<\/b><\/p>\n

Peter Muduwa (Highlanders), Alec Mudimu (Torpedo Kutaisi), Takudzwa Chimwemwe (Nkana), Jordan Zemura (AFC Bournemouth), Tapiwa Sibanda (Cranborne), Godknows Murwira, Frank Makarati (Dynamos), Gerald Takwara (Venda Football Academy), Teenage Hadebe (Houston Dynamo), Bruce Kangwa (Azam), Onismor Bhasera (SuperSport United)<\/p>\n

MIDFIELDERS<\/b><\/p>\n

Temptation Chiwunga (JDR Stars), Kelvin Madzongwe (FC Platinum), Bill Antonio (Dynamos), Thabani Kamusoko (Zesco United), Never Tigere (Azam), Kudakwashe Mahachi (SuperSport United), Shepherd Mhlanga (Chicken Inn), Ishmael Wadi (JDR Stars), Panashe Mutimbanyoka (FC Platinum)<\/p>\n

STRIKERS<\/b><\/p>\n

Admiral Muskwe (Luton Town), Knox Mutizwa (Golden Arrows), Prince Dube (Azam), David Moyo (Hamilton Academical), Knowledge Musona (Al-Tai), Tinotenda Kadewere (Olympique Lyonnais).<\/p>\n

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Africa-Press – Zimbabwe. The Zimbabwe Football Association (ZIFA) has announced a 30-man provisional Warriors squad for the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) finals. In a statement, ZIFA Communications & Competitions Manager, Xolisani Gwesela said that the squad was named by the Warriors technical team, led by head coach Norman Mapeza. 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