Nigeria vs Zimbabwe: Warriors' coach Michael Nees praises conditions ahead of FIFA World Cup Qualifier
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Warriors' of Zimbabwe Head coach Michael Nees praises conditions in Uyo ahead of FIFA World Cup Qualifier against Super Eagles of Nigeria.

Nigeria vs Zimbabwe: Warriors' coach Michael Nees praises conditions ahead of FIFA World Cup Qualifier

Tosin Abayomi 09:10 - 24.03.2025

Warriors' of Zimbabwe Head coach Michael Nees praises conditions in Uyo ahead of FIFA World Cup Qualifier against Super Eagles of Nigeria.

Head coach of the Zimbabwe Warriors Michael Nees has praised the conditions in Uyo, Nigeria, as his team gears up for a vital 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifier against the Super Eagles.

The match, scheduled for Tuesday, March 25, 2025, at the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium, is a make-or-break moment for Zimbabwe, who are bottim of their World Cup qualifying group.

Michael Nees on Uyo

Warriors' of Zimbabwe Head coach Michael Nees praises conditions in Uyo ahead of FIFA World Cup Qualifier against Super Eagles of Nigeria.
Warriors' of Zimbabwe Head coach Michael Nees praises conditions in Uyo ahead of FIFA World Cup Qualifier against Super Eagles of Nigeria.

Speaking during a training session in Uyo, the 57-year-old German coach expressed his contentment with the setup.

In a post by the Zimbabwe Football Association on X, Nees was pleased with the arrangements since his team touched down in Nigeria.

He said, “I’m happy with the conditions here.

“We also need something like this at home.”

Warriors' of Zimbabwe Head coach Michael Nees praises conditions in Uyo ahead of FIFA World Cup Qualifier against Super Eagles of Nigeria.
Warriors' of Zimbabwe Head coach Michael Nees praises conditions in Uyo ahead of FIFA World Cup Qualifier against Super Eagles of Nigeria.

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Nees, who took the helm of the Warriors in July 2024, is no stranger to challenging assignments.

Warriors' of Zimbabwe Head coach Michael Nees praises conditions in Uyo ahead of FIFA World Cup Qualifier against Super Eagles of Nigeria.
Warriors' of Zimbabwe Head coach Michael Nees praises conditions in Uyo ahead of FIFA World Cup Qualifier against Super Eagles of Nigeria.

Acknowledging the Super Eagles’ reputation he believes his squad can deliver a performance as the last meeting ended in a 1-1 draw with Francis Uzoho getting criticized.

With an approval of the conditions in Nigeria setting a positive tone, the Warriors are poised to take on the Super Eagles in what will be a closely contested affair.

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