Series Discussion: Logan Cup & Pro50 | 2026 Oct 23 - 2027 Feb 27

Quoted from Pat_Bee in post #47295

https://x.com/mountaineers___/status/2111469638655922213?s=61

Below are the confirmed squad lists for Rhinos and Mountaineers.

RHINOS (33 PLAYERS)

Takudzwanashe Kaitano, Nyasha Mayavo, Tarisai Musakanda, Victor Chirwa, Ahsan Ali Akil, Hendricks Macheke, Nkosilathi Nungu, Villan Changa, Ronald Masocha, Walter Matawu, Manson Chikowero, Davis Murwendo, Terry Makoroma, Ollard Dzinokuvara, Sheldon Mugari, Tinotenda Rwauya, Dylan Nzvenga, Tapiwa Mushope, Tafadzwa Mahachi, Nyasha Dube, Nickel Kombora, Carl Mumba, Charles Kunje, Brandon Mavuta, Brendan Hildebrand, Graeme Cremer, Ben Curran, Ryan Burl, Tashinga Musekiwa, Tinotenda Nzua, Munyaradzi Chirongoma, Kian Blignaut, Trevor Gwandu.


MOUNTAINEERS (34 PLAYERS)

Wellington Masakadza (Captain), Brian Bennett, Dion Myers, Tendai Chatara, Joylord Gumbie, Victor Nyauchi, Tymcen Maruma, Vincent Masekesa, Alister Frost, Definate Mawadzi, Michael Frost, Prosper Mugeri, Arineshto Vezha, Brandon Senzere, Spencer Magodo, Ronak Patel, Anesu Kamuriwo, Tinashe Chiorah, Kevin Kasuza, Mashford Shungu, Takudzwa Nyamugure, Tatenda Chimugoro, Simbarashe Mudzengerere, Nigel Bonyongwe, Panashe Gwatiringa, Calton Takawira, Michael Blignaut, Tadiwanashe Matsikenyeri, Kupakwashe Muradzi, Tatenda Utumbe, Tadiwanashe Gosho, Keby Madharamite, Panashe Mazai, Beny Zuze.

Technical Staff: Stuart Matsikenyeri, Donald Tiripano, James Kupamupindi.

Rhinos have just announced a similarly huge squad.

No:

Taylor
Evans
Naqvi (hasn't played a Zim game in a long time now)
Chinouya
Naqvi jnr (has played FC cricket in Pakistan in the last few weeks)
Kasuza

1. Takudzwanashe Kaitano
2. Nyasha Mayavo
3. Tarisai Musakanda
4. Victor Chirwa
5. Ahsan Ali Akil
6. Hendricks Macheke
7. Nkosilathi Nungu
8. Villan Changa
9. Ronald Masocha
10. Walter Matawu
11. Manson Chikowero
12. Davis Murwendo
13. Terry Makoroma
14. Ollard Dzinokuvara
15. Sheldon Mugari
16. Tinotenda Rwauya
17. Dylan Nzvenga
18. Tapiwa Mushope
19. Tafadzwa Mahachi
20. Nyasha Dube
21. Nickel Kombora
22. Carl Mumba
23. Charles Kunje
24. Brandon Mayuta
25. Brendan Hildebrand
26. Graeme Cremer
27. Ben Curran
28. Ryan Burl
29. Tashinga Musekiwa
30. Tinotenda Nzua
31. Munyaradzi Chiro ngoma
32. Kian Arnold
33. Trevor Gwandu

Interesting that there are no Pakistanis in both squads. I wonder why.

Looks like the Blignaut twins are on different teams. I wonder how that came about.

I'm backing the Rocks this season. Looking forward to seeing who they have in their squad.

Quoted from admin in post #47393

Interesting that there are no Pakistanis in both squads. I wonder why.

Looks like the Blignaut twins are on different teams. I wonder how that came about.

I'm backing the Rocks this season. Looking forward to seeing who they have in their squad.

Good spot regarding the Pakistanis, although they were pretty last minute last year.

Interestingly, the two who played for the Eagles last year have played a bit for OH across the NPL comps...

Quoted from aydee in post #47392

Rhinos have just announced a similarly huge squad.

No:

Taylor
Evans
Naqvi (hasn't played a Zim game in a long time now)
Chinouya
Naqvi jnr (has played FC cricket in Pakistan in the last few weeks)
Kasuza

1. Takudzwanashe Kaitano
2. Nyasha Mayavo
3. Tarisai Musakanda
4. Victor Chirwa
5. Ahsan Ali Akil
6. Hendricks Macheke
7. Nkosilathi Nungu
8. Villan Changa
9. Ronald Masocha
10. Walter Matawu
11. Manson Chikowero
12. Davis Murwendo
13. Terry Makoroma
14. Ollard Dzinokuvara
15. Sheldon Mugari
16. Tinotenda Rwauya
17. Dylan Nzvenga
18. Tapiwa Mushope
19. Tafadzwa Mahachi
20. Nyasha Dube
21. Nickel Kombora
22. Carl Mumba
23. Charles Kunje
24. Brandon Mayuta
25. Brendan Hildebrand
26. Graeme Cremer
27. Ben Curran
28. Ryan Burl
29. Tashinga Musekiwa
30. Tinotenda Nzua
31. Munyaradzi Chiro ngoma
32. Kian Arnold
33. Trevor Gwandu

😂 beat you to it.

Any idea why Knackers is not in the squad?

The pakistani lads are all in england claiming asylum 😂

Curious there is no naqvi, unless he’s moved on to another franchise. I’d heard he doesn’t even live in Zim really. Just turns up for the cricket then goes back to wherever 😂

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Quoted from aydee in post #47392

Rhinos have just announced a similarly huge squad.

No:

Taylor
Evans
Naqvi (hasn't played a Zim game in a long time now)
Chinouya
Naqvi jnr (has played FC cricket in Pakistan in the last few weeks)
Kasuza

1. Takudzwanashe Kaitano
2. Nyasha Mayavo
3. Tarisai Musakanda
4. Victor Chirwa
5. Ahsan Ali Akil
6. Hendricks Macheke
7. Nkosilathi Nungu
8. Villan Changa
9. Ronald Masocha
10. Walter Matawu
11. Manson Chikowero
12. Davis Murwendo
13. Terry Makoroma
14. Ollard Dzinokuvara
15. Sheldon Mugari
16. Tinotenda Rwauya
17. Dylan Nzvenga
18. Tapiwa Mushope
19. Tafadzwa Mahachi
20. Nyasha Dube
21. Nickel Kombora
22. Carl Mumba
23. Charles Kunje
24. Brandon Mayuta
25. Brendan Hildebrand
26. Graeme Cremer
27. Ben Curran
28. Ryan Burl
29. Tashinga Musekiwa
30. Tinotenda Nzua
31. Munyaradzi Chiro ngoma
32. Kian Arnold
33. Trevor Gwandu

😂 beat you to it.

Any idea why Knackers is not in the squad?

Absolutely none.

The usual secrecy.

Quoted from kudet in post #47401

Anyone with news regarding Nick Welch/ Matty Welch? Have they been binned?

The word seems to be that officially Nick Welch is still serving a suspension for the vandalism incident last year. Obviously this incident and the sanction were kept secret by ZC, and not investigated by journalists, so it's largely hearsay.

Matt Welch appears to be in the wind. Again, obviously no kind of official confirmation of this.

Quoted from dandy in post #47406

Is Naqvi officially done with Zim?

Obviously no official word whatsoever, from his club or ZC, nor any decent journalistic work to get to the bottom of it.

Quoted from aydee in post #47392

Rhinos have just announced a similarly huge squad.

No:

Taylor
Evans
Naqvi (hasn't played a Zim game in a long time now)
Chinouya
Naqvi jnr (has played FC cricket in Pakistan in the last few weeks)
Kasuza

Seems Big Mike has retired and jumped straight into coaching.

Quoted from aydee in post #47408

Quoted from kudet in post #47401

Anyone with news regarding Nick Welch/ Matty Welch? Have they been binned?

The word seems to be that officially Nick Welch is still serving a suspension for the vandalism incident last year. Obviously this incident and the sanction were kept secret by ZC, and not investigated by journalists, so it's largely hearsay.

Matt Welch appears to be in the wind. Again, obviously no kind of official confirmation of this.

https://x.com/frankmawoza1/status/2112868704488771943?s=61

Quoted from Pat_Bee in post #47412

Quoted from aydee in post #47408

Quoted from kudet in post #47401

Anyone with news regarding Nick Welch/ Matty Welch? Have they been binned?

The word seems to be that officially Nick Welch is still serving a suspension for the vandalism incident last year. Obviously this incident and the sanction were kept secret by ZC, and not investigated by journalists, so it's largely hearsay.

Matt Welch appears to be in the wind. Again, obviously no kind of official confirmation of this.

https://x.com/frankmawoza1/status/2112868704488771943?s=61

So, precisely as I said:

Obviously no official word whatsoever, from his club or ZC, nor any decent journalistic work to get to the bottom of it.

Quoted from Andy31 in post #47403

My money would be on Naqvi playing for the Tuskers.

Then you would be down a few zigs 😂

TUSKERS (30 PLAYERS)

Milton Shumba, Brian Chari, Tafara Mupariwa, Ernest Masuku, Ainsley Ndlovu, Munashe Chimusoro, Tanatswa Bechani, Luke Jongwe, Ali Akbar Hamid, Tinotenda Maposa, Tawanda Maposa, Adrian Mupembe, Tanunurwa Makoni, Luyanda Mtomba, Nkosibongwe Gogodo, Brandon Ndiweni, Brandon James, Rowyn Konson, Clive Madande, Prince Kaunda, Mgcini Dube, Sean Dzikatira, Talent Dzikiti, Sean Phiri, Ashley Phiri, Brendan Taylor, Bradley Evans, Jeff Mhuriyengwe, Tanaka Mtomba, Muhammad Zaheer Tufail.

Coaching Staff:
Head Coach: Walter Chawaguta
Assistant Coach/Manager: Christopher Mpofu