Munetsi to captain Zimbabwe in crucial AFCON qualifying double-header

Zimbabwe have unveiled their squad for November's two-legged AFCON qualifying showdown against Equatorial Guinea, with Marshall Munetsi among the leading names.

Coach Ramon Catala has selected 23 players, combining experienced internationals with emerging talents as the Warriors look to strengthen their qualification prospects.

Munetsi, who plays for Wolverhampton Wanderers, is joined by fellow England-based midfielder Tawanda Chirewa, while Jordan Zemura, Marvelous Nakamba and Bill Antonio also feature in the selection.

Zimbabwe have collected three points from their opening two matches, making the upcoming fixtures particularly important for their campaign.

The Warriors have appeared at six Africa Cup of Nations tournaments but have never progressed beyond the group stage. They also missed the 2023 edition following an international suspension linked to government interference in their football association.

Meanwhile, Equatorial Guinea arrive with an impressive tournament history, having reached the semi-finals in 2015.