CAN 2025 - Group B: preview, squad and schedule for Zimbabwe

Zimbabwe will need to produce their very best if they hope to reach the round of 16 at the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON 2025).

The Warriors find themselves in a tough group, alongside Angola, Egypt and South Africa.

Preview

Zimbabwe have taken part in five previous editions of AFCON—specifically in 2004, 2006, 2017, 2019 and 2021.

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The southern African team has never managed to qualify for the round of 16 in the tournament.

Squad list

Head coach Mario Marinica has yet to announce his final squad for the tournament.

For reference, the Romanian tactician called up the following players during the last international break.

Goalkeepers: Washington Arubi (Marumo Gallants, South Africa), Elvis Chipezeze (Magesi, South Africa), Martin Mapisa (Moors World of Sport)

Defenders: Munashe Garananga (FC Copenhagen, Denmark), Brandon Galloway (Plymouth Argyle, England), Teenage Hadebe (FC Cincinnati, USA), Emmanuel Jalai (Dynamos), Divine Lunga (Mamelodi Sundowns, South Africa), Godknows Murwira (Scotland), Gerald Takwara (Al Ittihad Misurata, Libya)

Midfielders: Tawanda Chirewa (Wolverhampton Wanderers, England), Jonah Fabisch (Erzgebirge Aue, Germany), Sean Fusire (Sheffield Wednesday, England), Daniel Msendami (Marumo Gallants, South Africa), Marvelous Nakamba (Luton Town, England), Prosper Padera (Seinäjoen Jalkapallokerho, Finland), Jordan Zemura (Udinese, Italy)

Forwards: Bill Antonio (KV Mechelen, Belgium), Prince Dube (Young Africans, Tanzania), Tymon Machope (Scotland), Tawanda Maswanhise (Motherwell, Scotland), Knowledge Musona (Scotland), Walter Musona (Scotland), Washington Navaya (TelOne)

Match schedule

Match 1: Egypt vs Zimbabwe

Adrar Stadium, Agadir

22 December 2025 at 18:00

Match 2: Zimbabwe vs Angola

Marrakech Stadium, Marrakech

26 December 2025 at 20:30

Match 3: Zimbabwe vs South Africa

Marrakech Stadium, Marrakech

29 December 2025 at 20:30

Imed Ben Amara |

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Imed Ben Amara - bilingual sports writer and web editor with experience in football content creation. Since 2021, he has contributed to Foot Africa, providing news coverage and analysis.

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