Michael Nees

2026 WCQ: Zimbabwe boss Nees not willing to offer South Africa any favours

Zimbabwe sack coach Nees after dismal World Cup qualifying campaign

Zimbabwe have parted ways with head coach Michael Nees after a poor run of results in the 2026 World Cup qualifying campaign, Afrosport reports. The decision was confirmed in a statement released by the Zimbabwe Football Association (ZIFA) on Wednesday. Nees, 58, failed to guide the Warriors to a single win in their 10 qualifying matches for next summer’s World Cup, drawing five and losing five....

2026WCQ: Igbokwe backs Chelle to lead Super Eagles to victory against Rwanda

2026WCQ: Chelle calls for patience after disappointing Super Eagles draw with Zimbabwe

Eric Chelle has called for patience after the Super Eagles' disappointing 1-1 draw with Zimbabwe in the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers on Tuesday evening, Afrosport reports. The result left the three-time African champions in fourth place in Group C, six points behind leaders South Africa. It has made the task of qualifying for next year’s finals in the United States, Canada and Mexico more difficult,...

2026WCQ: Nees optimistic about Zimbabwe’s qualification chances

2026 WCQ: Nees adamant Zimbabwe deserved more from Super Eagles draw

Zimbabwe head coach, Michael Nees, says his team deserved more from their 2026 World Cup qualifying clash against the Super Eagles of Nigeria, Afrosport reports. The Warriors held the Super Eagles to a 1-1 draw at the Godswill Akpabio Stadium, Uyo, on Tuesday. Victor Osimhen gave Nigeria the lead in the 74th minute, but substitute Tawanda Chirewa salvaged a point for Zimbabwe deep into stoppage time....

2026WCQ: Nees optimistic about Zimbabwe’s qualification chances

2026WCQ: Nees optimistic about Zimbabwe’s qualification chances

Zimbabwe head coach, Michael Nees believes his team can still qualify for the 2026 FIFA World Cup despite their poor run of form, Afrosport reports. The Warriors are yet to record a win in Group C of the qualifiers and sit bottom with three points from five matches, seven points behind leaders South Africa. Nees however thinks Zimbabwe can start their way to redemption by picking...