Marc Sanchez announces his final 23 players

Zimbabwe Under-23 national team head coach Marc Sanchez has named a 23-member squad for the Young Warriors, with players from both local and international clubs included in the selection.

The squad features a blend of locally based talent and Zimbabwean players attached to clubs in England, Finland, Australia and South Africa.

Among the overseas-based players are Aston Villa goalkeeper Jayden Garthwaite, Norwich City duo Takudzwa Gwanzura and Jayden Munikwa, as well as Fulham midfielder Seth Chingwaro.

Other players featuring in the squad include Leicester City midfielder Tinashe Manyumba, Birmingham City’s Menzi Mazwi, Brentford forward David Chigwada and Portsmouth striker Elisha Pfupa.

The local contingent includes Ngezi Platinum trio Tatenda Chikowero, Nisbert Muzenda and Tanaka Munemo, alongside Manica Diamonds goalkeeper Joseph Kaunda, TelOne defender Allan Chapinduka and Chicken Inn midfielder Garie Jr Brendon Chibika.

The 23-man selection also includes players from Huddersfield, Nottingham Forest, Exeter City, SJK Seinäjoki, Houtbay United, Peterborough, Reading and South Melbourne.

The full Young Warriors squad:

Goalkeepers: Tatenda Chikowero (Ngezi Platinum), Joseph Kaunda (Manica Diamonds), Jayden Garthwaite (Aston Villa).

Defenders: Allan Chapinduka (TelOne), Takudzwa Gwanzura (Norwich), Jayden Munikwa (Norwich), Dylan Tawodzera (Huddersfield), Richard Nkomo (South Melbourne), Kristian Clark (Nottingham Forest), Nisbert Muzenda (Ngezi Platinum), Ethan Sutherland (Exeter City).

Midfielders: Prosper Padera (SJK Seinäjoki), Miles Bracking (Norwich), Seth Chingwaro (Fulham), Tinashe Manyumba (Leicester City), Menzi Mazwi (Birmingham), Junior Chigumbu (Houtbay United), Garie Jr Brendon Chibika (Chicken Inn).

Forwards: Elisha Pfupa (Portsmouth), David Chigwada (Brentford), Vernon Masara (Peterborough), Reece Evans (Reading), Tanaka Munemo (Ngezi Platinum).