BY NOKUTHABA DLAMINI
The Zimbabwe Football Association (ZIFA) has made a groundbreaking announcement, revealing Michael Nees as the new head coach of the Zimbabwe Men’s National Team, affectionately known as the warriors.
The 57-year-old German coach, with his impressive UEFA Pro Licence and Master’s degree in Sports Science, was announced on Tuesday by ZIFA to lead the team to victory in the AFCON 2025 and FIFA 2026 World Cup qualifiers.
“I am a modern and innovative coach,” Michael Nees declared, “driven by international challenges and always thinking outside the box to gain a competitive advantage.”
He acknowledged the warriors’ great players and massive team potential but emphasized the need to avoid predictability to qualify for the FIFA World Cup and African Cup of Nations.
With his extensive experience in coaching national teams across CAF, UEFA, and AFC, including his stint with the England National Team during the FIFA World Cup 2006, Nees exuded confidence in achieving success.
“I have the expertise to professionally enhance all major factors of performance and make a difference within a short period,” he said.
ZIFA Chairman Lincoln Mutasa welcomed Nees, saying, “His vast experience, combined with his innovative coaching style, makes him the ideal candidate to lead our national team to new heights.”
As Nees takes the reins, Zimbabwean football fans eagerly await a new era of success for the warriors under his guidance.