The Warriors have to win in Casablanca if they are to stand any chance of playing in the Nations Cup, in Ghana, next year. They are currently in last place in Group 12 of the qualifiers, with one point.

Zimbabwe have qualified for the past two editions of the continental showpiece but have an uphill struggle to make it a hat trick of appearances after drawing at home against Morocco and losing to neighbours Malawi in their opening game.

With only three teams in Group 12, Zimbabwe will have to top the group to advance to the finals and will need a maximum of three points in this encounter.

But coach Charles Mhlauri has been forced to name an inexperienced squad. Apart from Nengomasha, Esrom Nyandoro and Joel Luphahla are injured, while captain Peter Ndlovu is absent for personal reasons.