National U-20 team head coach Mandla Mpofu has named a strong squad for the upcoming PPC COSAFA Under-20 Championships.

Zimbabwe has a rich history in the tournament with a total of six titles. The tournament to be hosted South Africa’s North West province will take place from December 7-16.

Zimbabwe is Group B alongside Zambia and Malawi. The teams will play each other in a round-robin format with the top sides from each pool advancing to the semifinals.

Goalkeepers:

Elisha Nechiturike, Nelson Chadya, Prince Phiri, Kelvin Shangiwa.

Defenders:

Last Kapuya, Derwin Phiri, Angel Dexter, Bukhosi Ncube, Prince Motsi, Kuzivakwashe Madina, Simbarashe Chimanikire, Tatenda Mchisi, Shepherd Maradzamunda, Frederick Dzeka.

Midfielders:

Learnmore Munyambo, Patrick Musaka, Brave Sibanda, Denzil Khumalo, Amos Ncube, Bukhosi Sibanda, Leeroy Mavunga, Munyaradzi Chitambwe, Raynold Mate, Donnet Ndlovu, Hughe Chikosa, Bright Majamanda, Brighton Mhungu.

Strikers:

Prince Dube, Thomas Kadyaridzire, Jerry Chipangura, Nqobile Ndlovu, Blessing Sibanda, Knowledge Ndlovu, Ishmael Mushekwi, Tatenda Tumba, Clive Rupiya, King Nasama, Frederick Muza.