Strong Zim Warriors To Tackle Zebras

Of the 22 players in the Warriors squad, 12 are based in Zimbabwe while 10 are foreign-based professionals, four of them in Europe. Manchester City's new recruit Benjani Mwaruwari, who is Zimbabwe captain, is part of the foreign-based contingent which includes Honour Gombami and Vusa Nyoni, who play for Cercle Brugge in Belgium, and Harlington Shereni of Nantes FC in France.Six players - Tapuwa Kapini (Platinum Stars), Onismor Bhasera and Tinashe Nengomasha (Kaizer Chiefs), Esrom Nyandoro (Mamelodi Sundowns), Zvenyika Makonese (Cape Town Santos) and Gilbert Mushangazhike (Orlando Pirates) - come from the South African Premier League.

Drawn from the local Premiership are: Energy Murambadoro, David Kutyauripo and Clarkson Dzimbiri (all CAPS United FC), Washington Arubi, Zephaniah Ngodzo, Gilbert Banda and Cuthbert Malajila (all Highlanders FC).