Zimbabwe’s Coach Michael Nees Issues Warning Ahead of World Cup Qualifiers
Zimbabwe head coach Michael Nees warns Nigeria and Benin ahead of World Cup qualifiers, as both teams seek their first points. Nees emphasizes the team’s determination to win, while Nigeria aims to build confidence with a win against Rwanda. Both coaches express optimism for their upcoming matches.
Michael Nees, the head coach of Zimbabwe, has issued a strong warning to Nigeria’s Super Eagles and the Republic of Benin as they prepare for crucial World Cup qualifiers. Both teams currently find themselves in a difficult position, with Zimbabwe in sixth place and Nigeria in fifth on the qualifying table, having yet to secure any points since the start of the tournament.
Zimbabwe’s immediate focus is on their upcoming match against Benin, scheduled for today, followed by a challenging encounter against Nigeria in Uyo next Tuesday. Nees emphasized his team’s resolute aim for victory, stating they will approach both matches with a determined mindset.
“Two difficult games, first against Benin and then Nigeria, when you consider the results and analyze the opponents. Benin have good quality, while Nigeria, we do not need to discuss, but we have to take it with positivity and self-confidence,” remarked Nees, as quoted by Soccer24.
Meanwhile, the Super Eagles are also eager to secure three points in their match against Rwanda tomorrow. Achieving this goal would potentially boost their confidence heading into the home game versus Zimbabwe. “We have to restart this qualification in a positive way. We want to do that to get the positive mood going, and to do everything in our power. Our task now is to focus on the upcoming difficult game against Benin,” concluded Coach Nees.
In their previous matchup, the Warriors of Zimbabwe managed a 1-1 draw against the Super Eagles, setting the stage for an intense forthcoming contest.
The Zimbabwe national team’s head coach, Michael Nees, has made a formidable statement as his side prepares for critical World Cup qualifiers against Nigeria and Benin. Both teams are in pursuit of their first points in the qualifiers, with Nees expressing unwavering confidence in his players’ abilities to produce strong performances. The Super Eagles are also looking to regain momentum as they aim for victory in their upcoming match, emphasizing the competitive nature of this series of matches.
Original Source: soccernet.ng
