The Zimbabwe senior rugby squad for the Africa Cup game against Kenya at the Police Grounds on Saturday is expected to be announced on Thursday morning at Alex Sports Club.

Coach Cyprian “Supa” Mandenge has not been spoil for choice as most of the player he would have wanted to kick-start his campaign have not turned up while quite a number of the available player have injuries.

“We could not get most of the player we needed but we have to go with what is there. Clemy, Tshamala, Mwale and Gavin Nyawata came in late on Tuesday but we also have injuries amongst some of the players I would have wanted to have,” said Mandenge.

Zimbabwe got into camp on Tuesday evening and yesterday was their first full training day at Alex Sports Club and were boosted by the arrival of the South Africa-based quartet of Lawrence Cleminson, Biselele Tshamala, Royal Mwale and Gavin Nyawata.

Last year the Sables beat Kenya 28-20 but given the contrast situations both in terms of preparation and squad composition between the two sides, life is not going to be easy for Mandenge and his boys.

 “Chitokwindo, T-Mak, Kingsley, Pieter Joubert and Kiwi all are injured,” said Mandenge.

Winger Tafadzwa Chitokwindo suffered an injury on national duty at the weekend during the Assupol Sevens International tournament in Stellenbosch, South Africa. Fly-half Tichafara Makwanya has had a nagging Achilles tendon injury since an OH league clash against Old Georgians two months ago.

Brothers Hilton and Farai Mudariki, Gerald Sibanda, Cleopas Makotose, Njabulo Ndlovu, Jan Ferreira, Alva Senderayi, Shayne Makombe, Andrew Rose, Lungile Tshuma and Sanele Sibanda are also not available.