Michael Nees has been named the new head coach of the Zimbabwe Men’s National Team, and the Zimbabwe Football Association (ZIFA) is overjoyed to announce this.
The 57-year-old German is set to take the reins as the Warriors prepare for the upcoming AFCON 2025 and FIFA 2026 World Cup qualifiers.
ZIFA Chairman Lincoln Mutasa expressed confidence in Nees’s appointment, stating, “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.”
With a wealth of international coaching experience, Nees is expected to bring a fresh perspective and strategic approach to the Warriors, as they aim to excel in their upcoming tournaments.
Who is Michael Nees?
Michael Nees (born 23 July 1967) is a German professional football coach and former player who last worked as manager of the Kosovo national under-21 team.
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At the end of January 2017, Nees start working as technical director in Football Federation of Kosovo and came with the recommendation and funding of the German Football Association, he would deal with all the technical work of Kosovo national teams starting from national youth teams to national senior team.
| Date of birth/Age: | Jul 23, 1967 (57) |
|---|---|
| Place of Birth: | Karlsruhe  |
| Citizenship: | Germany |
| Avg. term as coach: | 1.10 Years |
| Coaching Licence: | UEFA Pro Licence |
This is an overview of the career of a manager:
| Club & role | Appointed | In charge until | from / until | Days in charge | Matches | W | D | L | Players used | ø-Goals | PPM | Games / PPG | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Kosovo U21 Manager |
20/21 (Jan 29, 2021) | 21/22 (Feb 2, 2022) | 20/21 (Jan 29, 2021) / 21/22 (Feb 2, 2022) |
369 Days | 7 | 2 | 1 | 4 | 32 | 0.86 : 1.57 | 1.00 | 7 / 1.00 |
|
Kosovo Technical Director |
16/17 (Jan 23, 2017) | 21/22 (Feb 2, 2022) | 16/17 (Jan 23, 2017) / 21/22 (Feb 2, 2022) |
1836 Days | – | – | – | – | – | 0.00 : 0.00 | 0.00 | – |
 |
Israel U21 Manager |
13/14 (Jul 1, 2013) | 14/15 (Jun 30, 2015) | 13/14 (Jul 1, 2013) / 14/15 (Jun 30, 2015) |
729 Days | 12 | 8 | 1 | 3 | 43 | 2.58 : 1.67 | 2.08 | 12 / 2.08 |
|
Israel Technical Director |
12/13 (Mar 8, 2013) | 14/15 (Jun 30, 2015) | 12/13 (Mar 8, 2013) / 14/15 (Jun 30, 2015) |
844 Days | – | – | – | – | – | 0.00 : 0.00 | 0.00 | – |
 |
South Africa Advisor |
08/09 | 08/09 | 08/09 / 08/09 |
0 Days | – | – | – | – | – | 0.00 : 0.00 | 0.00 | – |
 |
Rwanda Manager |
06/07 (Jul 14, 2006) | 06/07 | 06/07 (Jul 14, 2006) / 06/07 |
6591 Days | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 16 | 1.50 : 1.00 | 1.50 | 2 / 1.50 |
 |
Seychelles Manager |
02/03 (Feb 1, 2003) | 03/04 (Jun 30, 2004) | 02/03 (Feb 1, 2003) / 03/04 (Jun 30, 2004) |
515 Days | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 21 | 0.33 : 2.33 | 0.33 | 3 / 0.33 |
 |
Japan Advisor |
01/02 | 01/02 | 01/02 / 01/02 |
0 Days | – | – | – | – | ||||
