Zimbabwean Stars Shine in Europe After AFCON Exit
- Southerton Business Times
- Jan 5
- 2 min read
HARARE — Zimbabwean international footballers plying their trade in Europe have quickly turned attention back to club football, delivering strong performances in domestic leagues following the Warriors’ early exit from the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON).
In Scotland, winger Tawanda Maswanhise maintained his impressive form in the Scottish Premiership with a decisive display for Motherwell. Maswanhise scored his ninth league goal of the season in a 2–0 win over St Mirren, taking his total tally to 13 goals across all competitions. One of Zimbabwe’s standout performers at AFCON, the attacker has carried his momentum into club football, underlining his growing influence at Motherwell.
In England, Tawanda Chirewa returned to action for Wolverhampton Wanderers, coming on as a substitute in a 3–0 Premier League victory over West Ham United. The result marked Wolves’ first league win of the season. Chirewa, who featured in all three Group B matches for Zimbabwe at AFCON, is now seeking to build consistency after making his second senior appearance for the club.
Meanwhile, forward Daniel Msendami has seen his profile rise sharply following a series of eye-catching performances at AFCON. The Zimbabwe international is reportedly attracting interest from several clubs, with South African giants Kaizer Chiefs and Orlando Pirates said to be monitoring his situation. With the January transfer window approaching, speculation around his future is expected to intensify as clubs evaluate potential moves.
Although Zimbabwe’s AFCON campaign ended at the group stage, the strong individual performances of players abroad have been viewed as a positive takeaway. Analysts say the trio’s form highlights the depth of Zimbabwean talent capable of competing in top leagues, with coaches and scouts likely to keep a close watch as the season unfolds.
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