Khama Billiat, a forward for Yadah, is part of the Warriors team for the 2025 AFCON qualification round.
Following talks with Head Coach Michael Nees, ZIFA confirmed on Wednesday, August 28 that Billiat had been included to the roster for the September matches against Kenya and Cameroon. ZIFA stated:
The Warriors are excited to have Khama Billiat back in the lineup for the September Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifiers against Kenya and Cameroon, thanks to the Zimbabwe Football Association (ZIFA).
The powerful forward was first included in the national team roster on Monday, and now he has been formally included after productive talks between head coach Michael Nees and Khama Billiat.
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Billiat, who currently shares the lead in the Castle Lager Premier Soccer League (PSL) with 10 goals, declared earlier on Wednesday that he will be leaving his international retirement. He declared:
This season has been among the best phases of my football career. I have played on grand stages, but nothing beats expressing myself in front of my people.
Every time I step on the turf, I am motivated to do my best for my team and the thousands who love this sport.
I feel I still have something to give to Zimbabwean football, locally and internationally. I have been reflecting deeply, and I am convinced there is one chapter which remains unfinished – between Khama Billiat and the Zimbabwe national football team.
I have RECONSIDERED my decision to retire and would love to REPRESENT my country one more time. I will continue to work hard on the field and hopefully help the nation in a positive way.
I love my country and stand ready to serve if afforded a chance.
Billiat announced his retirement from international football in November 2021. In a statement released at the time, Billiat said:
Every story no matter how beautiful has an ending. This is probably the heaviest decision I have ever had to take in my life, but it is a decision I make with a patriotic heart.
Like those who had to pave the way for our generation of Warriors stars to emerge. I have decided to retire from international football.
I believe it is now time for me to pave the way for new talent to blossom and serve the country in the same way that I did, or even better.
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