Zimbabwe Warriors Set for 2025 Africa Cup Battle.
German coach Michael Nees sees hope for Zimbabwe's national team at next year's Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco. The Warriors face South Africa, Angola, and Egypt in Group B.
"With good preparation, we can meet the challenge," Nees told ZIFA media Tuesday. Zimbabwe aims to advance past the group stage for the first time in six appearances.
The tournament runs from December 21, 2025, to January 18, 2026. Zimbabwe qualified after losing just once to Cameroon in their campaign.
South Africa's coach, Hugo Broos, expressed confidence about facing Zimbabwe. "We played one draw and won three times against them," he said. Broos led South Africa to bronze in the last tournament.
Egypt enters as a group favorite despite recent struggles. "We play to win championships," said Egyptian coach Hossam Hassan. His team holds seven AFCON titles but hasn't won since 2010.
The Warriors open against Egypt in Aghadir before facing Angola. Their final group match pits them against South Africa in Marakesh, their base city for the tournament.
Angola brings strong form under Portuguese coach Pedro Goncalves. His team reached the quarter-finals in 2023, marking their best performance in years.
The 11-month gap before the tournament offers teams time to prepare. Zimbabwe qualified impressively, matching their opponents' undefeated records except for one loss.
"It's a balanced, strong group," Nees said. The COSAFA rivals - Zimbabwe, South Africa, and Angola - share decades of regional competition history.
The Warriors aim to make history by reaching the knockout stage. Their previous five appearances ended in the group phase.
German coach Michael Nees sees hope for Zimbabwe's national team at next year's Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco. The Warriors face South Africa, Angola, and Egypt in Group B.
"With good preparation, we can meet the challenge," Nees told ZIFA media Tuesday. Zimbabwe aims to advance past the group stage for the first time in six appearances.
The tournament runs from December 21, 2025, to January 18, 2026. Zimbabwe qualified after losing just once to Cameroon in their campaign.
South Africa's coach, Hugo Broos, expressed confidence about facing Zimbabwe. "We played one draw and won three times against them," he said. Broos led South Africa to bronze in the last tournament.
Egypt enters as a group favorite despite recent struggles. "We play to win championships," said Egyptian coach Hossam Hassan. His team holds seven AFCON titles but hasn't won since 2010.
The Warriors open against Egypt in Aghadir before facing Angola. Their final group match pits them against South Africa in Marakesh, their base city for the tournament.
Angola brings strong form under Portuguese coach Pedro Goncalves. His team reached the quarter-finals in 2023, marking their best performance in years.
The 11-month gap before the tournament offers teams time to prepare. Zimbabwe qualified impressively, matching their opponents' undefeated records except for one loss.
"It's a balanced, strong group," Nees said. The COSAFA rivals - Zimbabwe, South Africa, and Angola - share decades of regional competition history.
The Warriors aim to make history by reaching the knockout stage. Their previous five appearances ended in the group phase.
