Zimbabwe international Knowledge Musona is facing increasing competition for his place in the national team as younger attacking players continue to make their mark, with Thando Ngwenya emerging as one of the forwards attracting attention.

The former Warriors captain was among the notable omissions when head coach Ramón Catalá announced his final 24-man squad for the upcoming back-to-back 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers against Equatorial Guinea.

Musona had initially been included in the provisional squad after returning to the national team picture, but he failed to survive the final selection as Catalá made changes to his attacking options.

The 36-year-old’s omission has raised questions about his position in the Warriors setup, especially with the technical team showing an increasing interest in younger players who could serve the country in the coming years.

Catalá explained that the decision was influenced by the need to give younger footballers opportunities in positions where the team already has several options.

He nevertheless praised Musona, describing him as an exceptional player and one of the best performers in the domestic league.

Meanwhile, Thando Ngwenya continues to strengthen his case for a regular place in the Zimbabwe national team.

The AmaZulu striker has enjoyed an impressive spell in South African football, scoring nine goals this season and establishing himself as an important attacking option.

His performances have made him one of the younger forwards Zimbabwe can consider as the national team looks towards the future.

Musona, who currently plays for Scottland FC, still brings considerable experience and quality to the Warriors. His performances at club level show that he remains capable of contributing, even as competition for attacking positions becomes stronger.

The veteran forward has also taken on additional responsibilities at Scottland, where he serves as a player-assistant coach.

Zimbabwe will face Equatorial Guinea on November 12 in Cameroon before hosting the return fixture in Harare on November 16.

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