The days are drawing nigh to the big moment of the World Cup qualifiers for African nations. Games will start in September for most all nations and the keen interest is extended to players playing in various leagues across the globe.
Zimbabwe national team is also on the same page, with two crucial games against neighbours South Africa and unpredictable Ethiopia next month, foreign based players will have to carry the day for the Warriors.
In England, a number of key players have been playing to the best of their abilities and enjoying the form of their lives. The likes of Tendayi Darikwa, Jordan Zemura, Macauley Bonne, Marvelous Nakamba, Brendan Galloway are all expected to make it into the squad expected to be announced this coming week.
Darikwa and Bonne were on the score sheet for the respective clubs on Saturday, while Zemura starred in his team’s draw against Blackpool.
Aston Villa’s Marvelous Nakamba was an unused substitute in the 2-0 victory over Newcastle United.
Darikwa In Goal Delight
Warriors right back Tendayi Darikwa warmed up to next month’s World Cup qualifiers with another splendid performance scoring a goal for Wigan Athletic in the 2-0 win over Charlton Athletic.
Darikwa has been in terrific form for Wigan Athletic in the opening three matches of the season and on Saturday he capped it all with a goal two minutes from time.
“To score my first goal for the Football Club, with the armband on in front of the away end, it was a special moment,” said Darikwa.
“It’s a great moment for myself to finally get on the scoresheet. It’s been a while since I’ve scored a goal, but the main thing is that it was an important goal for the team.
“It gave us the lead in the game – and to do it in front of the away fans – it was a special moment. Football is everything with supporters in stadiums, and to score my first goal for the football club with the armband on in front of the away end, I’m happy about it.”
Darikwa who was recently appointed the Wigan Athletic captain is in the Warriors squad to play against South Africa on 3 September and Ethiopia a few days later.
Bonne On Target Again
Warriors prospect Macauley Bonne continued with his blistering start to the season with a brace for Ipswich Town in their 2-2 draw against MK Dons in a League One match on Saturday. This is Bonne’s third goal in three matches.
The Zimbabwean opened the scoring sixteen minutes into the match before completing his brace in the second half. Reports say Warriors coach Zdravko Logarusic is still interested in the striker for the forthcoming World Cup qualifiers as well as the Africa Cup of Nations finals in Cameroon in January.
Zemura Frustrated
Warriors left back Jordan Zemura was frustrated after his club Bournemouth surrendered a first half two goal lead to draw 2-2 against Blackpool in a Championship league match on Saturday.
Former Chelsea striker Dominic Solanke scored twice in the first half but Bournemouth went to sleep in the second half allowing Blackpool to level the scoring.
Zemura who put up a commendable performance once again said he is now shifting focus to Tuesday’s EFL Cup second round match against premier league side Norwich City.
“Frustrated to say the least, but another point. Learn a lot from games like those. We move onto Tuesday,” said Zemura.
The 21 year old Zemura received a lot of plaudits from the fans for his performance.
