Wolves star checks in for Warriors duty

WARRIORS interim coach Jairosi Tapera has received a major boost ahead of his team’s back-to-back World Cup qualifiers against Lesotho and South Africa next week after Wolverhampton star Tawanda Chirewa confirmed his availability for the two crucial matches.

The hugely talented 20-year-old was named in the 23-men squad for the two matches following his superb season for the English Premier League, where he made 10 senior team appearances.

But his availability was in doubt after he turned down a previous Zimbabwe call-up.

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