Game-On Reporter
Warriors coach Michael Nees has set his eyes on writing his own piece of history as Zimbabwean coach by guiding the Southern African nation into the knockout stage at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco.
Zimbabwe have never progressed beyond the group stages since 2004 when they made their bow in Tunisia.
Speaking after the draw which saw Zimbabwe being drawn in Group B alongside Egypt, South Africa and Angola, Nees revealed that his target was the knock-out stage.
“We need to be up to the challenge straight from the beginning, but with good preparations we can meet the challenge.
“As any other team, we want to go to the second round. We respect our opponents, but we have all self-belief in our own strength and skills to achieve this objective,” said the Warriors coach.
He described the group as “a very balanced “one with exciting matches on the card for the Warriors.
“Three teams from Cosafa. No secrets here, the teams know each other very well.
“A derby against rivals Bafana Bafana again, and a clash with a skillful Angola side who have a different playing style.
“Not to mention North African powerhouses Egypt, record champions and one of the tournament favourites, who will come to Morocco definitely with all their stars and their best team.
“In my opinion, It’s a very balanced, strong and competitive group,” the Warriors coach.
