Mighty Warriors Safely Arrive in Zambia Ahead of Four-Nation Tournament

Mighty Warriors Safely Arrive in Zambia Ahead of Four-Nation Tournament
The Zimbabwe senior women’s national football team, the Mighty Warriors, have safely arrived in Zambia ahead of the 2026 Four-Nation Tournament set to take place at Levy Mwanawasa Stadium in Ndola.

The team arrived ahead of schedule to allow enough time for final preparations before the tournament kicks off on 6 June 2026, with Zimbabwe set to begin their campaign against Lesotho at 12:30 PM.

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The squad travelled with full confidence after completing their final training sessions in Harare, with all locally-based players reporting for duty before departure. Captain Emmaculate Msipa has also linked up with the team and is expected to lead the side throughout the competition.

The only absentee from the travelling squad is forward Ethel Tapiwa Chinyerere, who is currently based in Zambia and is expected to join the camp upon arrival in the host nation.

Mighty Warriors Squad
Goalkeepers:
Delight Matigwene (Chapungu Queens), Vanessa S. Lunga (Platinum Royals), Cynthia Shonga (Herentals Queens)

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Defenders:
Egness Tumbare (Correctional Queens), Sheila Antonio (Chapungu Queens), Fiona Kabera (Conduit Soccer Academy), Nokukhanya Ndlovu (Platinum Royals), Melinda Mapasure (Faithdrive Academy), Macgirl Sipini (Harare City Queens), Thandekile Mandaba (Correctional Queens), Ennert Chemhere (Platinum Royals)

Midfielders:
Daisy Kaitano (Black Rhinos Queens), Shyline Dambamuromo (Herentals Queens), Bridget Mutaurwa (Herentals Queens), Emmaculate Msipa (Ramat Hasharon, Israel), Christabel Katona (Black Rhinos Queens), Bethel Kondo (Herentals Queens)

Forwards:
Ethel Chinyerere (Green Buffaloes, Zambia), Rutendo Makore (Black Rhinos Queens), Ruvimbo Mucherera (Unattached), Praynance Zvawanda (Herentals Queens), Priviledge Mupeti (Black Rhinos Queens), Anita Ncube (Kwekwe Queens)

The Mighty Warriors will now shift focus to the opening match against Lesotho, where they will be aiming for a strong start in Group action and a place in the final on 9 June.

The tournament also features hosts Zambia, Kenya, and Burkina Faso, promising a competitive international test for the Zimbabwean side as they continue their rebuilding process on the continental stage.
All eyes will be on the Mighty Warriors as they prepare to represent Zimbabwe with pride and determination in Ndola.

Images: Courtesy of the Zimbabwe Football Association (ZIFA)