Reading FC striker Reece Evans has earned his first national team call-up after impressing on loan.
The 21-year-old has been called up by Zimbabwe U23s as they look to qualify for the youth AFCON. They will be facing Mali home and away in November to try and secure their place in the tournament.
Evans has previously represented Northern Ireland at a youth level up until 2024. He made 10 appearances across the UEFA Under-19 Euro qualifiers, the UEFA Under-19 Euro and international friendlies - finding the back of the net three times.
Though the striker has represented Northern Ireland at youth level, those appearances do not permanently tie him to the country under FIFA regulations.
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In pre-season the striker netted for Reading FC against Championship side Charlton Athletic in a behind closed doors game.
Evans is currently on loan with Bedford Town in National League North and has made a good start to life. In 11 league appearances the striker has found the back of the net three times and notched an assist - with Bedford currently sitting 9th in the league.
The Reading FC striker almost helped the Eagles make history in the FA Cup qualifiers, as he netted a goal against Cray Wanderers to put them ahead in extra time. But Bedford Town were ahead for just three minutes, as Cray won a penalty and netted from the spot to bring the scores level at 2-2. Cray eventually won the game on penalties (4-3) and will host Stockport County in the First Round Proper.
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