Zimbabwe head coach Ramon Catala has announced a provisional squad for the two-legged 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying tie against Equatorial Guinea.

The Warriors’ extended group includes players based in Zimbabwe alongside members of the squad who play abroad, as Zimbabwe prepare for an important home-and-away contest.

Three goalkeepers have been selected: Nelson Chadya (Scotland), Martin Mapisa (Hardrock) and Future Sibanda (ZPC Kariba).

The defensive options are Jordan Zemura (Watford), Shane Maroodza (Sarajevo), Kelvin Moyo (Scotland), Peter Muduhwa (Scotland), Emmanuel Jalai (Scotland), Sean Fusire (Sheffield Wednesday), Corbin Mthunzi (Ipswich Town) and Tinotenda Muringai (Hardrock).

Marvellous Nakamba (Panetolikos), Marshall Munetsi (Wolves), Andy Rinomhota (Reading), Jonah Fabisch (Golden Arrows), Abubakar Moffat (Scotland), Mthokozisi Msebe (Scotland) and Prosper Padera (SJK Seinajoki) make up the midfield selection.

Catala has named 14 forwards in the provisional group. They are Knowledge Musona (Scotland), Walter Musona (Scotland), Mongameli Tshuma (Highlanders), Bill Antonio (KV Mechelen), Tawanda Chirewa (Wolves), Tawanda Maswanhise (Motherwell), Tino Kadewere (Aris Salonica), Thando Ngwenya (Amazulu), Prince Dube (Hardrock), Washington Navaya (Hardrock), Junior Zindoga (TS Galaxy), Leeroy Mavunga (Dynamos), Ishmael Wadi (Caps United) and Daniel Msendami (Marumo Gallants).

The list will form the basis of Zimbabwe’s preparations for the qualifying meetings with Equatorial Guinea, with the Warriors aiming to make the most of the two-match tie.