Brighton Chandisaita has been called up to join the Young Warriors’ technical team as a fitness trainer ahead of their COSAFA Cup U17 tournament in Harare.

The FC Platinum fitness trainer’s appointment was confirmed by his club in a post on Saturday.

Chandisaita, a former Black Rhinos player, will link up with the rest of the team ahead of the start of the tournament on 11-20 September.

The Platinum Boys announced on Facebook: “Brighton Chandisaita called up to the national team — not just flying the flag, but powering the squad as their fitness trainer.”

Hosts Zimbabwe are in Group A alongside Mozambique, Comoros, and Eswatini.

Matches will be played at Heart Stadium in Waterfalls and Ngoni Stadium in Norton.