{"id":95140,"date":"2024-06-06T11:21:04","date_gmt":"2024-06-06T09:21:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/zimbabwe\/all-news\/england-born-footballer-tawanda-chirewa-now-eligible-to-play-for-zimbabwe"},"modified":"2024-06-06T14:59:40","modified_gmt":"2024-06-06T12:59:40","slug":"england-born-footballer-tawanda-chirewa-now-eligible-to-play-for-zimbabwe","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.cc\/zimbabwe\/all-news\/england-born-footballer-tawanda-chirewa-now-eligible-to-play-for-zimbabwe","title":{"rendered":"England-born Footballer, Tawanda Chirewa, Now Eligible To Play For Zimbabwe"},"content":{"rendered":"

Africa-Press – Zimbabwe. <\/strong><\/span>England-born Wolverhampton Wanderers forward Tawanda Chirewa is now eligible for Zimbabwe after he obtained a Zimbabwean passport on Wednesday, 05 June.<\/p>\n

This means that the rising star in the 23-man Warriors squad camped in South Africa is available for selection for Zimbabwe\u2019s 2026 FIFA World Cup Group C qualifiers against Lesotho and South Africa.<\/p>\n

Chirewa\u2019s passport was processed at the Harare passport offices. It was expected to be delivered to Johannesburg, in time for the Warriors\u2019 match against Lesotho at Orlando Stadium on Friday.<\/p>\n

Zimbabwe will then play South Africa at the Free State Stadium in Bloemfontein on Tuesday.<\/p>\n

There were fears that 20-year-old Chirewa, capable of playing as a winger or in the number 10 position, might miss out on representing the Warriors due to lacking a Zimbabwean passport.
\nHowever, ZIFA, with assistance from the Registrar General\u2019s office, worked tirelessly to obtain the document in time for the World Cup qualifiers.<\/p>\n

ZIFA chief executive officer, Yvonne Mapika Manwa, confirmed the development to Zimpapers Sports<\/b> yesterday. She said:<\/p>\n

Yes, we can confirm that Chirewa is now the holder of a Zimbabwean passport and will be eligible to play in the World Cup Qualifiers versus Lesotho and Bafana Bafana should the coaches select him.<\/p>\n

Chirewa made his full English Premier League debut on April 20, when Wolves lost 2-0 against Arsenal at Molineux. He made eight appearances for Wolves, who finished 14th on the log table.<\/p>\n

Speaking to ZIFA online in South Africa, Chirewa said he was excited to be part of the Warriors squad for the qualifiers. He said:<\/p>\n

It\u2019s good to be here. This is my first camp with the lads. Just proud and excited to be here and looking forward to the games.<\/p>\n

Everyone has been good to me. I can\u2019t complain, it\u2019s good to be here. I can\u2019t wait to play…<\/p>\n

My best position is number 10, behind the striker. I can play forward, try to get goals and assist as well.<\/p>\n

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Africa-Press – Zimbabwe. England-born Wolverhampton Wanderers forward Tawanda Chirewa is now eligible for Zimbabwe after he obtained a Zimbabwean passport on Wednesday, 05 June. 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