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Zimbabwe unveils volleyball squads for LA28 Olympic qualifiers in Harare
via NewsDay Zimbabwe5 min read
The Zimbabwe Volleyball Association has announced its men's and women's national teams for the upcoming CAVB Zone VI Senior Nations Championship Qualifiers, which will be held in Harare from June 7 to 14 at Sunrise Sports Club. This tournament is a crucial step towards qualification for the 2028 Los Angeles Olympic Games. Zimbabwe will compete against Malawi, Namibia, South Africa, and Zambia. The men's team is coached by Itsanangu Abubasutu, assisted by Gift Chirebvu and Munyaradzi Mavima, with Farai Mboto as team manager. The women's team is led by head coach Memory Dube, assisted by Lead-me Muhlohla and Prisca Mhuru, and Febbie Dzomonda as team manager. Both teams recently participated in the Zim-Zam International Friendly Series in Lusaka as part of their preparations. South Africa is anticipated to be a strong contender in the qualifiers.
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