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Zimbabwe

Nickname(s)	The Warriors
Association	Zimbabwe Football Association
Confederation	CAF (Africa)
Sub-confederation	COSAFA (Southern Africa)
Head coach	Shepherd Murape
Most caps	Peter Ndlovu (81)
Top scorer	Peter Ndlovu (37)
Home stadium	National Sports Stadium
FIFA code	ZIM
First colours Second colours Third colours
FIFA ranking
Current	125 2 (6 October 2022)[1]
Highest	39 (April 1994)
Lowest	131 (October 2009, February–March 2016)
First international
Southern Rhodesia 0–4 Northern Rhodesia  (Southern Rhodesia; 1946)
Biggest win
Botswana 0–7 Zimbabwe  (Gaborone, Botswana; 26 August 1990)
Biggest defeat
South Africa 7–0 Rhodesia  (South Africa; 9 April 1977)
Africa Cup of Nations
Appearances	5 (first in 2004)
Best result	Group stage (2004, 2006, 2017, 2019, 2021)
African Nations Championship
Appearances	5 (first in 2009)
Best result	Fourth place (2014)
COSAFA Cup
Appearances	20 (first in 1997)
Best result	Champions (2000, 2003, 2005, 2009, 2017, 2018)
Medal record COSAFA Cup 2000 Southern Africa 2003 Southern Africa 2005 Southern Africa 2009 Zimbabwe 2017 South Africa 2018 South Africa 1998 Southern Africa 2001 Southern Africa 2013 Zambia Team 2019 South Africa CECAFA Cup 1985 Zimbabwe 1983 Kenya 1982 Uganda

The Zimbabwe national football team (Nicknamed The Warriors), represents Zimbabwe in men's international football and is controlled by the Zimbabwe Football Association (ZIFA), formerly known as the Football Association of Rhodesia. The team has never qualified for the FIFA World Cup finals, but has qualified for the Africa Cup of Nations five times. Zimbabwe has also won the COSAFA Cup a record six times. The team represents both FIFA and Confederation of African Football (CAF).

History

Southern Rhodesia played their first official match against the England Amateur national football team as part of their tour of South Africa and Rhodesia in June 1929. Southern Rhodesia lost their first two matches against England 4–0 and 6–1 respectively.[2] In 1965, following Southern Rhodesia's Unilateral Declaration of Independence as Rhodesia, FIFA requested that the Football Association of Rhodesia reform to be a multi-racial organisation. Prior to this only white Rhodesians were selected for the national football team but after 1965 the team became multi-racial.[3] In 1969, Rhodesia took part in the Oceanic 1970 FIFA World Cup qualification tournament. This was their first attempt to qualify for the FIFA World Cup. Contrary to the team being viewed as the representative team of white Rhodesians, the team was multi-racial including black players.[4] They were drawn against the Australia national football team. Both legs were held in Lourenço Marques, Portuguese Mozambique as the Rhodesian team were unable to get Australian visas. Rhodesia drew the first leg 1–1 but lost the second leg 3–1 thus eliminating Rhodesia from qualification.[4]

In 1980, following the country's reconstitution as Zimbabwe, they played their first FIFA World Cup qualifying match for 11 years against the Cameroon national football team. However they lost 2–1 on aggregate after a 1–0 win in the first leg in Salisbury and a 2–0 loss in the second leg.[5][6] Following this, the country passed a law that people who held British passports would not be permitted to hold a Zimbabwean passport, which mean that players such as goalkeeper Bruce Grobbelaar were not selected for the national team for 10 years.[7] Following a change in policy that allowed Grobbelaar to play for Zimbabwe, who entered the country on his British passport, Zimbabwe under manager Reinhard Fabisch were one match away from qualifying for the 1994 FIFA World Cup. However, they lost their final qualifying match to Cameroon.[7][8]

In 2004, Zimbabwe qualified for their first Africa Cup of Nations. During their first match against Egypt, their former anthem "Ishe Komborera Africa" was accidentally played instead of "Simudzai Mureza wedu weZimbabwe", an act which Information Minister Jonathan Moyo called "a cheap attempt by the organisers to demoralise our boys".[9]

In 2015, the Zimbabwe national football team were banned from participating in 2018 FIFA World Cup qualifying due to an unpaid debt to former coach, José Claudinei.[10] At the time, the team was experiencing its strongest period for many years, qualifying for both the 2017 and 2019 Africa Cup of Nations.

On 1 March 2022, Zimbabwe, along with Kenya, was suspended again from international sport due to the interference of the government. Earlier in November 2021, Harare and Nairobi dissolved their federations and were replaced with government-officials. On 31 March, the suspension was made indefinitely and was ratified by FIFA. Suspension is set until Zimbabwe and Kenya meet the demands given by FIFA.

Kit provider

Kit provider	Period
L-Sporto	2004–2005
Legea	2006–2009
Umbro	2013–2014
Joma	2015–2016
Mafro	2017–2018
Umbro	2019–present

Results and fixtures

The following is a list of match results in the last 12 months, as well as any future matches that have been scheduled.

2021

2022

2023

Coaching history

Caretaker managers are listed in italics.

Players

Current squad

The following players were selected for the 2021 Africa Cup of Nations.[11]

Caps and goals are correct as of 18 January 2022, after the match against Guinea.

No.	Pos.	Player	Date of birth (age)	Caps	Goals	Club
21	1GK	Talbert Shumba	(1990-05-12) 12 May 1990 (age 32)	11	0	Nkana
23	1GK	Martin Mapisa	(1998-05-25) 25 May 1998 (age 24)	2	0	Zamora
1	1GK	Petros Mhari	(1989-04-15) 15 April 1989 (age 33)	4	0	Platinum
14	2DF	Onismor Bhasera	(1986-01-07) 7 January 1986 (age 36)	44	0	SuperSport United
15	2DF	Teenage Hadebe	(1995-09-17) 17 September 1995 (age 27)	35	4	Houston Dynamo
6	2DF	Alec Mudimu	(1995-04-08) 8 April 1995 (age 27)	26	0	Torpedo Kutaisi
12	2DF	Bruce Kangwa	(1988-02-24) 24 February 1988 (age 34)	19	0	Azam
20	2DF	Peter Muduhwa	(1993-08-11) 11 August 1993 (age 29)	12	0	Highlanders
22	2DF	Takudzwa Chimwemwe	(1992-10-26) 26 October 1992 (age 30)	12	0	Nkana
3	2DF	Jordan Zemura	(1999-11-14) 14 November 1999 (age 22)	6	0	Bournemouth
2	2DF	Godknows Murwira	(1993-07-04) 4 July 1993 (age 29)	3	0	Platinum Stars
5	3MF	Gushaz	(1998-10-29) 29 October 1998 (age 24)	14	0	Ngezi Platinum
5	3MF	Gerald Takwara	(1994-10-29) 29 October 1994 (age 28)	14	0	Ngezi Platinum
16	3MF	Kudakwashe Mahachi	(1993-09-29) 29 September 1993 (age 29)	44	5	SuperSport United
13	3MF	Thabani Kamusoko	(1988-03-02) 2 March 1988 (age 34)	20	0	ZESCO United
4	3MF	Kelvin Madzongwe	(1990-05-01) 1 May 1990 (age 32)	9	0	Platinum
11	3MF	Never Tigere	(1990-12-16) 16 December 1990 (age 31)	6	1	Azam
7	3MF	Ishmael Wadi	(1992-12-19) 19 December 1992 (age 29)	6	1	JDR Stars
8	3MF	Kundai Benyu	(1997-12-12) 12 December 1997 (age 24)	5	0	Vestri
17	4FW	Knowledge Musona	(1990-06-21) 21 June 1990 (age 32)	52	25	Al-Tai
10	4FW	Tino Kadewere	(1996-01-05) 5 January 1996 (age 26)	22	3	Mallorca
18	4FW	Prince Dube	(1997-02-17) 17 February 1997 (age 25)	14	7	Azam
9	4FW	David Moyo	(1994-12-17) 17 December 1994 (age 27)	5	0	Barrow
19	4FW	Admiral Muskwe	(1998-08-21) 21 August 1998 (age 24)	6	1	Luton Town

Recent call-ups

The following players have been called up for Zimbabwe in the last 12 months.

Pos.	Player	Date of birth (age)	Caps	Goals	Club	Latest call-up
GK	Donovan Benard	(1995-07-12) 12 July 1995 (age 27)	11	0	Chicken Inn	v.  Ethiopia, 14 November 2021
GK	Taimon Mvula	(1993-06-05) 5 June 1993 (age 29)	1	0	Dynamos	v.  Ethiopia, 14 November 2021
GK	Washington Arubi	(1985-08-29) 29 August 1985 (age 37)	29	0	Tshakhuma Tsha Madzivhandila	v.  Ghana, 12 October 2021
DF	Divine Lunga	(1995-05-28) 28 May 1995 (age 27)	18	0	Mamelodi Sundowns	v.  Ethiopia, 14 November 2021
DF	Tendayi Darikwa	(1991-12-13) 13 December 1991 (age 30)	13	0	Wigan Athletic	v.  Ethiopia, 14 November 2021
DF	Brendan Galloway	(1996-03-17) 17 March 1996 (age 26)	0	0	Plymouth Argyle	v.  Ethiopia, 14 November 2021
DF	Rahman Kutsanzira	(1990-05-25) 25 May 1990 (age 32)	4	0	Platinum	v.  Ghana, 12 October 2021
DF	Kelvin Moyo	(1993-04-03) 3 April 1993 (age 29)	6	0	Nkana	v.  Ethiopia, 7 September 2021
DF	William Stima	(1989-03-29) 29 March 1989 (age 33)	0	0	Platinum	v.  Ethiopia, 7 September 2021
DF	Jimmy Dzingai	(1990-11-21) 21 November 1990 (age 31)	11	0	Muktijoddha Sangsad KC	v.  South Africa, 3 September 2021 PRE
MF	Khama Billiat	(1990-08-19) 19 August 1990 (age 32)	48	17	Kaizer Chiefs	v.  Ethiopia, 14 November 2021 RET
MF	Marvelous Nakamba	(1994-01-19) 19 January 1994 (age 28)	23	0	Aston Villa	v.  Ethiopia, 14 November 2021
MF	Farai Madhanaga	(1995-02-14) 14 February 1995 (age 27)	9	0	Marumo Gallants	v.  Ethiopia, 14 November 2021
MF	Blessing Sarupinda	(1991-12-13) 13 December 1991 (age 30)	4	1	Sekhukhune United	v.  Ethiopia, 14 November 2021
MF	Jonah Fabisch	(2001-08-13) 13 August 2001 (age 21)	0	0	Hamburger SV II	v.  Ethiopia, 14 November 2021
MF	Tawanda Maswanhise	(2002-11-20) 20 November 2002 (age 19)	0	0	Leicester City	v.  Ethiopia, 14 November 2021
MF	Marshall Munetsi	(1996-06-22) 22 June 1996 (age 26)	22	1	Stade Reims	v.  Ethiopia, 12 October 2021
MF	Perfect Chikwende	(1993-06-19) 19 June 1993 (age 29)	2	1	Simba	v.  Ethiopia, 12 October 2021
MF	Tafadzwa Rusike	(1989-05-07) 7 May 1989 (age 33)	22	2	ZESCO United	v.  Ethiopia, 7 September 2021
MF	Silas Songani	(1989-06-28) 28 June 1989 (age 33)	11	0	Platinum	v.  Ethiopia, 7 September 2021
MF	Butholezwe Ncube	(1992-04-24) 24 April 1992 (age 30)	6	0	AmaZulu	v.  Ethiopia, 7 September 2021
MF	Ovidy Karuru	(1989-01-23) 23 January 1989 (age 33)	50	7	Black Leopards	v.  South Africa, 3 September 2021 PRE
FW	Knox Mutizwa	(1993-10-12) 12 October 1993 (age 29)	18	6	Lamontville Golden Arrows	v.  Ethiopia, 14 November 2021
FW	Macauley Bonne	(1995-10-26) 26 October 1995 (age 27)	2	1	Ipswich Town	v.  Ethiopia, 14 November 2021
FW	Terrence Dzvukamanja	(1994-05-05) 5 May 1994 (age 28)	12	0	Orlando Pirates	v.  Ghana, 12 October 2021
DEC Player refused to join the team after the call-up. INJ Player withdrew from the squad due to an injury. PRE Preliminary squad. RET Player has retired from international football. SUS Suspended from the national team, red or yellow cards.

Records

As of 18 January 2022

Players in bold are still active with Zimbabwe.

Note: ^U indicates that a player's statistics are unverified.

Competition records

FIFA World Cup record

FIFA World Cup record										FIFA World Cup qualification record
Year	Round	Position	Pld	W	D*	L	GF	GA		Pld	W	D	L	GF	GA
1930	Part of  United Kingdom									Part of  United Kingdom
1934
1938
1950
1954
1958
1962
1966
1970	Did not qualify from Asia/Oceania zone									3	0	2	1	2	4
1974	Did not enter									Did not enter
1978
1982	Did not qualify from African zone									2	1	0	1	1	2
1986										2	0	1	1	1	2
1990										4	0	1	3	1	10
1994										10	6	2	2	11	10
1998										8	2	2	4	10	10
2002										8	6	0	2	11	6
2006										12	5	3	4	17	16
2010										6	1	3	2	4	6
2014										6	0	2	4	4	9
2018	Expelled from qualifying competition[12]									Expelled from qualifying competition
2022	Did not qualify from African zone									8	1	2	5	5	9
2026	To be determined									To be determined
Total	—	0/22	—	—	—	—	—	—		69	22	18	29	67	84

Africa Cup of Nations record

Africa Cup of Nations record
Appearances: 5
Year	Round	Position	Pld	W	D*	L	GF	GA
1957 to 1980	Not affiliated to CAF
1982 to 2002	Did not qualify
2004	Group stage	14th	3	1	0	2	6	8
2006		13th	3	1	0	2	2	5
2008 to 2015	Did not qualify
2017	Group stage	14th	3	0	1	2	4	8
2019		21st	3	0	1	2	1	6
2021		17th	3	1	0	2	3	4
2023	Disqualified due to FIFA suspension
2025	To be determined
Total	Group stage	5/33	15	3	2	10	16	31

African Nations Championship record

African Nations Championship record
Appearances: 5
Year	Round	Position	Pld	W	D*	L	GF	GA
2009	Group stage	6th	3	0	3	0	3	3
2011		11th	3	1	0	2	2	3
2014	Fourth place	4th	6	2	3	1	3	2
2016	Group stage	13th	3	0	1	2	1	3
2018	Did not qualify
2020	Group stage	16th	3	0	0	3	1	5
2022	Did not qualify
Total	Fourth place	5/7	18	3	7	8	10	16

African Games record

Football at the African Games has been an under-23 tournament since 1991.

African Games record
Year	Result	Pld	W	D	L	GF	GA
1965	—	0	0	0	0	0	0
1973	—	0	0	0	0	0	0
1978	—	0	0	0	0	0	0
1987	—	0	0	0	0	0	0
1991–present	See Zimbabwe national under-23 football team
Total	4/4	0	0	0	0	0	0

COSAFA Cup record

COSAFA Cup

COSAFA Cup record
Year	Rank	Pld	W	D	L	GF	GA
1997	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
1998	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
1999	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
2000	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
2001	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
2002	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
2003	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
2004	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
2005	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
2006	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
2007	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
2008	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
2009	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
2013	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
2015	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
2016	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
2017	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
2018	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
2019	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
Total	0/19	-	-	-	-	-	-

CECAFA Cup record

Honours

• COSAFA Cup
  • Champions (6): 2000, 2003, 2005, 2009, 2017, 2018
  • Runners-up (3): 1998, 2001, 2013
• CECAFA Cup
  • Champions (1): 1985
  • Runners-up (2): 1983, 1987

References

External links

• Zimbabwe Football Association at CAF online
• Zimbabwe Football Association at FIFA

На других языках

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