Harambee Stars opponents in the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) Qualifiers, Zimbabwe, has appointed Michael Nees as their new head coach.
In a statement by the Zimbabwe Football Association (ZIFA), the 57-year-old German starts work immediately with his main task being to achieve success in the upcoming Africa Cup of Nations 2025 and FIFA 2026 World Cup qualifications.
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“The Zimbabwe Football Association is delighted to announce the appointment of Michael Nees as the new head coach of the Zimbabwe Men’s National Team. The 57-year-old German will lead the Warriors in their quest for success in the AFCON 2025 and FIFA 2026 World Cup qualifiers,” ZIFA said in a statement.
“ZIFA is confident that Michael Nees’s appointment will usher in a new era of success for the Warriors. His vast experience, combined with his innovative coaching style, makes him the ideal candidate to lead our national team to new heights.” Lincoln Mutasa, Chairman – ZIFA Normalisation Committee said.
Nees isn’t a visitor to the African continent as he previously worked as an advisor in South Africa and as a manager in Rwanda and Seychelles. He also held technical director positions in Kosovo and Israel along with the managerial role of the U21 teams of the respective countries.
Zimbabwe are in Group J alongside Stars, Cameroon and Namibia with Engin Firat’s men scheduled to host Zimbabwe on September 2nd before travelling to face Namibia on September 10th.
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