Padera blow for Young Warriors… as ZIFA ommit Sutherland from squad list

Zimbabwe’s preparations for their upcoming 2028 LA Olympic qualifier against Mali have been thrown into disarray after captain Prosper Padera has been ruled out of the crucial fixture, while administrative confusion surrounding Ethan Sutherland has raised fears of a permanent international defection.

The Young Warriors are set to host the West African giants at the National Sports Stadium on Wednesday before traveling to Bamako next week Tuesday for the reverse fixture.

However, their prospects against a heavily fancied Mali side have taken a severe dent with the loss of Padera, widely regarded as one of the Young Warriors’ finest talents.

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