Zimbabwe fire coach after poor World Cup qualifying campaign

HARARE: Zimbabwe have fired their German coach Michael Nees after a disappointing World Cup qualifying campaign and only two months before they play at the Africa Cup of Nations finals, the Zimbabwe Football Association said.

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Nees had been in the job for 14 months, ensuring Zimbabwe’s qualification for the Cup of Nations finals in Morocco.

PRESS STATEMENT: TERMINATION OF CONTRACT - MR. MICHAEL NEES#ZIFA #PressStatement pic.twitter.com/W2BBSwHi2i

— Zimbabwe Football Association (@online_zifa) October 22, 2025