Zimbabwean Football Federation (ZIFA) announce new Warriors head coach from German, Michael Nees.
The Zimbabwe Football Association (ZIFA) is delighted to announce the appointment of Michael Nees as the new head coach of the Zimbabwe Men’s National Team.
The 57-year-old German will lead the Warriors in their quest for success in the AFCON 2025 and FIFA 2026 World Cup qualifiers.
Michael Nees brings a wealth of experience and a distinguished background to the role.
He holds a UEFA Pro Licence from Germany and an M.A. degree in Sports Science, Performance Physiology, and Ethnology from the prestigious University of Heidelberg.
Additionally, he has acquired a coaching qualification in “Life Kinetik,” a unique training methodology introduced to football by former Liverpool FC manager Jürgen Klopp.
Over the past 25 years, Michael Nees has held elite coaching and technical leadership positions across CAF, UEFA, and AFC.
He has guided various national teams in over 200 international matches. Notably, in 2005 and 2006, he was part of the support staff for the England National.
Team during the FIFA World Cup 2006 in Germany, under the auspices of FIFA.
Michael Nees’s extensive experience includes serving as the Head Coach of the Rwanda Senior Men’s National Team and the Director of Coaching and Education at the South African Football Association (SAFA).
His deep knowledge of the African football landscape and his innovative approach are expected to provide a significant advantage in the upcoming AFCON qualification campaign.
“ZIFA is confident that Michael Nees’s appointment will usher in a new era of success for the Warriors. His vast experience, combined with his innovative coaching style, makes him the ideal candidate to lead our national team to new heights.” Lincoln Mutasa, Chairman – ZIFA Normalisation Committee
- Personal information
Full names: Michael Nees
Date of birth: 23 July 1967 (age 57)
Place of birth: Karlsruhe, West Germany
- Senior career
Years Team Apps (Gls)
1992–1994 Karlsruher FV
1993–1994 → SG Oftersheim (loan)
1995–1996 ASV Durlach
- Managerial career
2001 Japan (technical advisor)
2003–2004 Seychelles
2006–2007 Rwanda
2008–2009 South Africa (technical advisor)
2013–2015 Israel (technical director)
2013–2015 Israel U21
2017–2022 Kosovo.
