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Rahman Gumbo names his Warriors

by Alois Sibanda
12 Feb 2012 at 17:16hrs | Views
Zimbabwe National soccer team caretaker coach Rahman Gumbo has announced a provisional   24 men squad to face Burundi. The ZIFA board has announced an interim technical team to head the Warriors.

Gumbo was thrust into the hot seat last week- 8 years after being fired for losing 3-0 to star studded Nigerian in Harare.

He was also accused of indiscipline after allegedly wining and dining on the eve of a crucial national team assignment against Nigeria, but the claims were never proven.

Zimbabwe face Burundi 29th February 2012.

The provisional team comprise of 11 foreign based players and the development follows the suspension of 82 players implicated in the Asiagate scandal

TEAM ZIMBABWE vs BURUNDI

Goalkeepeers: Tapuwa Kapini (Amazulu), Marlon Jani (Motor Action), George Chigova (Dynamos)

Defenders: Tapiwa Khumbuyani (CAPS United), Noel Kaseke (AC Omonia), Onesimo Bhasera (Plymouth Argyle), Godfrey Moyo (Motor Action), Dickson Choto (Legia Warsaw), Obert Moyo (Hwange), Anorld Chaka (Centre Chiefs)

Midfielders: Tinashe Nengomasha, Abbas Amidu (Kaizer Chiefs), Esrom Nyandoro (Mamelodi Sundowns), Vusa Nyoni (KFC Germinal Beerschot), Denvor Mukamba (Dynamos), Archford Gutu (KFF), Quincy Antipas (Sønderjyske.), Mandla Sibanda (Centre Chiefs).

Strikers: Terrence Mandaza (Platinum Stars), Rodrick Mutuma (Dynamos), Charles Sibanda, Donald Ngoma (FC Platinum), Knowledge Musona (TSG Hoffeinheim), Musa Mguni (FC Terek Grozny).

TECHNICAL TEAM

1.      Head Coach - Rahman Gumbo
2.      Assistant Coach - David Mandigora
3.      Goalkeepers Coach - Richard Tswatswa
4.      Team Manager - Nyika Chifamba

Source - Byo24News
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