Zimbabwe Coach Michael Nees Hails Warriors’ Fighting Spirit in Narrow Loss to Cameroon

Zimbabwe Coach Michael Nees Hails Warriors’ Fighting Spirit in Narrow Loss to Cameroon

Zimbabwe Warriors coach Michael Nees has expressed pride in his team despite their 2-1 defeat to Cameroon.

The Warriors were defeated by Cameroon in the final Group J match of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifiers held in Yaoundé on Tuesday.

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Nees Praises Team’s Character

Reflecting on the performance, Michael Nees highlighted the resilience of his squad, emphasizing their determination and unity. Speaking to Soccer24 after the game, he said:

“We played them [Cameroon] two times, one draw and the other one we lost by just one goal under very difficult circumstances. You saw the character of our team. Honestly, I am very proud of them.”

Michael Nees commended the team for maintaining cohesion and focus despite the challenging circumstances, adding:

Not only the players but everybody around the team pulled in one direction. We were a clear unit. The two-goal deficit gave Cameroon the confidence they needed, but we showed we could compete at a high level.”

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Fans Praise Michael Nees and the Warriors

Zimbabwean football fans took to social media to applaud Nees for his leadership and the progress the Warriors have made under his tenure. Many praised the team’s fighting spirit and the strides made since Nees was appointed as head coach.

Here are some of the reactions;

@Tongai Puche;

Thanks coach slowly you are uniting us a nation l like the environment in Zimbabwe ryt now
May God bless you.

@Body Transformer;

Few matches with the Zimbabwe 🇿🇼 warriors and you took us to Canaan. SALUTE NEES.

@Tichaona Mushakwe;

Well done coach no home ground from ban straight to Canan

@Boyd Kaunda;

Well done Nees

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