Zimbabwe dismissed seven national team coaches between the start of Sunday Chidzambwa's tenure and Michael Nees' recent firing, a pattern that pushed the Warriors from 49th in global rankings to 129th over two decades. The federation's preference for expensive foreign managers over local alternatives created instability while African nations like Senegal and Morocco achieved success through extended coaching appointments and institutional support.
The newly installed ZIFA board, led by Nqobile Magwizi, faces pressure to abandon quick fixes and establish sustainable systems that include scouting networks, analytics departments, and youth development programs. Only Chidzambwa served for more than 2 years as head coach, while the others...