Zimbabwean coach Misheck Marimo left oout most of the foreign-based players and called up just three players based in South Africa among his 18-man party as he keeps faith with a relatively inexperienced squad.

Since Marimo overhauled the team in July they have won their last four matches, including a 2-0 away win over Malawi in the semifinal of the regional competition last month.

Sunday's match will be played in Luanda with the return leg in Harare on September 30.

Squad:

Goalkeepers: Chenjerai Dube (Wankie), Gift Muzadzi (Dynamos)

Defenders: Wesley Gilbert, Lenny Gwata (both Dynamos), James Matola (Circle United), Asani Matora (Caps United), Dumisani Mpofu (Umtata Bush Bucks, South Africa), Thulani Ncube (Highlanders)

Midfielders: Francis Chandida (Shabane United), Richard Choruma (Highlanders), Edzai Kasinauyo (Hellenic, South Africa), Master Masiku (Rail Stars), Esrom Nyandoro, Ronald Sibanda (both AmaZulu)

Forwards: Edmore Dube (Highlanders), Maxwell Dube (Chapungu), Luke Jukelile (Kaizer Chiefs, South Africa), Norman Komani (AmaZulu).