Zimbabwe: Murwira to Lead Warriors in COSAFA Zimbabwe’s Warriors will be led by experienced defender Teenage Hadebe as they embark on their COSAFA Cup campaign in South Africa. Coach Norman Mapeza has named a 23-man squad for the regional tournament, which features several key players, including Hadebe, Khama Billiat, and Knowledge Musona. Hadebe, who plays for Houston Dynamo in the United States, has been in impressive form for club and country in recent months. He will be tasked with marshalling the Warriors’ defence and providing leadership on and off the field. Billiat, a former African Footballer of the Year, will be looking to make a significant impact for Zimbabwe in the tournament. The Kaizer Chiefs winger is known for his dribbling skills, pace, and ability to score goals. Musona, who plays for Al-Tai in Saudi Arabia, is another key player for the Warriors. The striker has a wealth of experience at international level and will be relied upon to provide goals for the team. Other notable players in the squad include midfielder Marvelous Nakamba (Aston Villa), defender Divine Lunga (Golden Arrows), and goalkeeper Tapiwa Kapini (Bulawayo City). Zimbabwe have been drawn in Group B of the COSAFA Cup alongside Malawi, Mozambique, and Seychelles. The Warriors will begin their campaign against Seychelles on July 7 before facing Malawi on July 9 and Mozambique on July 11. The top two teams from each group will advance to the semi-finals, which will be held on July 14. The final will take place on July 17. Zimbabwe will be hoping to improve on their performance in last year’s COSAFA Cup, where they finished in third place. Mapeza’s side will be determined to make a statement in South Africa and reclaim their status as one of the leading football nations in the region.Zimbabwe’s Warriors will be led by veteran midfielder Ovidy Karuru at the upcoming COSAFA Cup tournament to be held in South Africa. Coach Norman Mapeza named a 23-man squad for the regional competition, with Karuru, who plays for South African club Amazulu, as the captain. Other notable names in the squad include experienced defender Teenage Hadebe, who plays for Turkish club Yeni Malatyaspor, and striker Knowledge Musona, who turns out for Belgian side KAS Eupen. Zimbabwe have been drawn in Group B alongside Namibia, Mozambique, and Malawi. They will open their campaign against Malawi on July 7 before facing Mozambique on July 9 and Namibia on July 11. The COSAFA Cup is an annual tournament for Southern African nations and will be held in South Africa from July 5-17.