Zimbabwe News Update
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By Sports ReporterThe Zimbabwe Football Association (ZIFA) is set to announce the new Warriors head coach on Monday following an overwhelming response to the vacancy, which attracted more than 300 applications from both local and international coaches.ZIFA president Nqobile Magwizi revealed the announcement date during an interview with SuperSport’s Soccer Africa on Thursday night, saying the process was now at an advanced stage.“The process of appointing the Warriors coach is at an advanced stage.
We will announce by Monday at the latest; it should be Tuesday,” said Magwizi.The post became vacant after Michael Nees was dismissed due to a string of poor results, leaving the national team without a coach just two weeks before the November FIFA international break.Sources say the online application portal, which closed Thursday, drew a stampede of interest, with over 300 curriculum vitae submitted.
Among the notable applicants is former Tottenham Hotspur, Newcastle United, and Ghana national team manager Chris Hughton, who is said to be among the frontrunners.ZIFA has set a minimum requirement of a CAF or UEFA Pro License, effectively ruling out local coaches, none of whom currently hold such qualifications.The new coach will immediately begin preparations for the Warriors’ upcoming friendly matches against Algeria on November 13 in Saudi Arabia, and Qatar four days later as part of the build-up to the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) scheduled for December 2025.
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