The Young Warriors need to beat South Africa by three clear goals to secure the Zone VI ticket to the continental games.
Friday Phiri's charges go into the match without some of their key players – including striker Simba Sithole and England-based Trevor Mutero who is understood to be on trials at Stoke City.
Young Warriors team manager Wellington Mpandare said despite missing some of the key players their preparations had progressed well and were ready for South Africa.
"We would have wanted to have all our best players but we now have to do with those available. The lads are in high spirits and are looking forward to the game. We are confident of making it to the All-Africa Games," said Mupandare.
Former Highlanders and Under-17 forward Ntokozo Tshuma who now plies his trade in the United States has also been called up and is expected to star for the team today.
The Young Warriors, who started their campaign of qualifying for the All-Africa Games on a good note, made life difficult for themselves by failing to at least score in Johannesburg where they were beaten 2-0 through a brace by Bongani Ndulula.
Young Warriors Squad:
Goalkeepers
Ariel Sibanda, Liberty Chirava, Francis Nico.
Defenders
Hardlife Mavundi, Lincoln Zvasiya, Qadr Amini, Obey Mwerahari, Duncan Kalongonda, Charles Mutero, Blessing Chimwamuchere, Knowledge Machona, Morris Kadzola.
Midfielders
Joel Ngodzo, Abbas Amidu, Wellington Kamudyariwa, Timire Mamvura, Ngonidzashe Maviri, Russell Madamombe.
Strikers
Mathew Rusike, Patrick Kumbula, William Manondo, Donald Ngoma, Ntokozo Tshuma.
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