Zimbabwe Rugby Union has officially unveiled the Lady Cheetahs squad that will represent the country at the Africa Women’s Sevens Tournament set to take place in Nairobi, Kenya.
The squad is led by captain Rufaro Tagarira, who will be supported by vice-captain Nokutenda Shoriwa.
The full squad includes Mercy Runesu, Rumbidzaiu Chigumbu, Rutendo Morosi, Chiwoniso Mabika, Natalia Nyabinde, Kudzai Wasili, Tarren Munodaani, Pauline Sianga, Ruvimbo Mudyanadzo, and Memory Moyo.
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The Africa Women’s 7s tournament will also feature top sides such as Kenya, Uganda, Ghana, Côte d’Ivoire, Zambia, and Burkina Faso.
Pool B includes last year’s runners-up Kenya Lionesses, alongside Ghana and Côte d’Ivoire, while Uganda, Zambia, and Burkina Faso make up Pool C.
Zimbabwe Squad
1. Mercy Runesu
2. Rumbidzaiu Chigumbu
3. Rutendo Morosi
4. Chiwoniso Mabika
5. Natalia Nyabinde
6. Kudzai Wasili
7. Tarren Munodaani
8. Pauline Sianga
9. Ruvimbo Mudyanadzo
10. Nokutenda Shoriwa (Vice-Captain)
11. Rufaro Tagarira Captain)
12. Memory Moyo
Technical Team:
Head Coach: Cyprian Mandenge
Assistant Coach: Lucky Sithole
Team Manager: Vivian Manuel
Physiotherapist: Annie Butau
