Tanatswa Nyakuhwa….Wales attraction
The Zimbabwe Football Association (ZIFA) has suffered a blow in its efforts to lure Warriors hopeful Tanatswa Nyakuhwa after the youngster was included in the Wales senior team squad for a training camp in Spain.
Wales head coach Craig Bellamy named a 29-man senior squad as preparations intensify for their 2026 World Cup qualifiers against Liechtenstein and Belgium in June.
Bellamy made late additions to the squad, including Nyakuhwa.
The 19-year-old, who plays for Cardiff City U21, was born in Wales to Zimbabwean parents.
There have been efforts to persuade the youngster to switch his allegiance to Zimbabwe.
However, his call-up to the Wales senior team likely diminishes Zimbabwe’s hopes of securing the forward.
Meanwhile, Nyakuhwa attracted interest from Belgian giants Anderlecht during the January transfer window, having been a standout for Cardiff City’s Under-21s this season. English League Two side Newport County also expressed interest.
The winger made his first-team debut on the final day of the season, coming on for a 20-minute appearance in Cardiff City’s 4-2 defeat to Norwich City at Carrow Road.
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