Zimbabwe coach Norman Mapeza has named a 30-man preliminary squad for the 2021 Africa Cup of Nations, with key player Khama Billiat not included following his international retirement.

Mapeza has named four uncapped players in his preliminary selection, namely defender Tapiwa Sibanda, and midfielders Temptation Chiwunga, Shepherd Mhlanga and Panashe Mutimbanyoka.

The squad will be led by veteran striker Knowledge Musona, while 36-year-old left-back Onismor Bhasera has also been included.

The Warriors will meet Senegal, Guinea and COSAFA rivals Malawi in Group B at the finals in Cameroon and will name their final selection before the December 31 deadline.

Zimbabwe preliminary squad

Goalkeepers: Petros Mhari (FC Platinum), Martin Mapisa (FC Zamora), Talbert Shumba (Free State Stars), Taimon Mvula (Dynamos)

Defenders: Peter Muduwa (Highlanders), Alec Mudimu (Torpedo Kutaisi), Takudzwa Chimwemwe (Nkana FC), Jordan Zemura (AFC Bournemouth), Tapiwa Sibanda (Cranborne Bullets), Godknows Murwira, Frank Makarati (Dynamos), Gerald Takwara (Venda Football Academy), Teenage Hadebe (Houston Dynamo), Bruce Kangwa (Azam), Onismor Bhasera (SuperSport United)

Midfielders: Temptation Chiwunga (JDR Stars), Kelvin Madzongwe (FC Platinum), Bill Antonio (Dynamos), Thabani Kamusoko (Zesco United), Never Tigere (Azam), Kuda Mahachi (SuperSport United), Shepherd Mhlanga (Chicken Inn), Ishamel Wadi (JDR Stars), Panashe Mutimbanyoka (FC Platinum)

Strikers: Admiral Muskwe (Luton Town), Knox Mutizwa (Lamontville Golden Arrows), Prince Dube (Azam), David Moyo (Hamilton Academical), Knowledge Musona (Al-Tai), Tino Kadewere (Olympique Lyonnais)