Coach Michael Nees has named four players currently active in the Betway Premiership, along with seven others who have previously featured for SA clubs, underscoring the strong regional ties in his selection.<\/p>\n
With no home venue cleared to host international matches, the Warriors will \u201chost\u201d Bafana Bafana at Durban\u2019s Moses Mabhida Stadium on October 10, before meeting Lesotho in Polokwane three days later.<\/p>\n
Although already out of contention for the 2026 finals, Zimbabwe are expected to approach the fixtures with pride. AmaZulu striker Thando Ngwenya and 40-year-old Marumo Gallants goalkeeper Washington Arubi, who both played in last month\u2019s narrow 1\u20130 defeat to Rwanda, retain their places.<\/p>\n
Mamelodi Sundowns defender Divine Lunga returns from injury, while Magesi\u2019s Elvis Chipezeze has been recalled to bolster the goalkeeping department.<\/p>\n
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