Over to you Nees

Langton Nyakwenda

THE Warriors German coach Michael Nees arrived in the country yesterday and is now ready to start his new role as Zimbabwe men’s national team boss.

The 57-year-old Nees was appointed Warriors coach on July 30 but was yet to report for duty as his work permit papers were still to be processed.

The papers are now in order and the German is now expected to announce the squad for the upcoming African Cup of Nations qualifiers against Kenya and Cameroon.

Zimbabwe play Kenya in a Group J qualifier at the Mandela National Stadium in Kampala, Uganda on September 6.
Kenya are hosting their matches in Kampala because their stadia are being renovated.

They have the same predicament with Zimbabwe who will also play host to Cameroon in Kampala on September 10.

“Both matches will be held at the Mandela National Stadium in Kampala, Uganda, and will mark the first competitive outings for the Warriors under the leadership of newly appointed head coach Michael Nees,” wrote the Zimbabwe Football Association yesterday.

While confirming the arrival of Nees, Zifa chief executive officer, Yvonne Manwa, also assured that the German’s work permit papers were in order.