Zimbabwe’s head coach, Michael Nees, has warned Nigeria and Benin ahead of their World Cup qualifiers. Both teams are currently without points. Zimbabwe faces Benin before playing Nigeria next week, with Nees emphasizing a strong performance is essential for victory. The Super Eagles seek to improve with a match against Rwanda before meeting Zimbabwe.
Michael Nees, the head coach of Zimbabwe, has issued a stern warning to both Nigeria and Benin Republic as they prepare for their World Cup qualifiers. Presently, Morocco is in sixth place in their qualifying group, while Nigeria sits in fifth. Neither team has secured a victory since the commencement of the qualifiers.
Zimbabwe will face Benin Republic today and then will meet Nigeria in Uyo next Tuesday. Coach Nees has emphasized that his team is determined to achieve victory in both matches.
Nees remarked, “Two difficult games, first against Benin and then Nigeria, when you consider the results and analyse the opponents. Benin have good quality, while Nigeria, we do not need to mention, but we must approach it positively and with confidence to deliver strong performances in both games.”
The Super Eagles are looking to gain momentum by securing three points against Rwanda tomorrow, which would enhance their chances of winning at home against Zimbabwe. Nees concluded, “We have to restart this qualification in a positive way. We want to get the positive mood going and do everything in our power to turn the situation around and move up. Our focus now is on the tough game against Benin.”
Previously, the Warriors of Zimbabwe played to a 1-1 draw against the Super Eagles when they last faced each other.
In summary, Zimbabwe’s head coach, Michael Nees, has conveyed the seriousness of their upcoming matches against Nigeria and Benin Republic. He stressed the necessity of entering these fixtures with confidence and determination to secure their first points in the World Cup qualifiers. Meanwhile, the Super Eagles aim to build momentum with an upcoming match against Rwanda, hoping to prepare effectively for their encounter with Zimbabwe.
Original Source: soccernet.ng
