Romanian coach Mario Marinica appointed new Warriors head coach

HARARE – The Zimbabwe Football Association (ZIFA) has appointed Romanian coach Marian “Mario” Marinica as head coach of the senior men’s national football team, the Warriors, on a one-year contract.

Marinica, a UEFA Pro Licensed coach with over 25 years of experience across four continents, replaces German Michael Nees, whose tenure ended after Zimbabwe’s poor showing in the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers.

In a statement, ZIFA president Nqobile Magwizi said Marinica’s appointment marks the beginning of a new chapter for Zimbabwean football, but did not address why he had been given a short-term contract.

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