Zifa begin hunt for Warriors coach

hilemon Jambaya

Zifa has advertised for Warriors coach job after they called for applications along with 13 other national team coaching vacancies.

Several local and international coaches are interested in the job.

While there is a general clamour for a foreign coach, Zifa has encouraged local coaches to apply for the job.

Zimbabwe will be participating in the Chan and 2026 World Cup qualifiers before year-end following the lifting of the FIFA suspension on the country.

“The role represents a key position in the Zimbabwe National Team setup in the cycle 2023-2028. The coach will be the Head Coach for the senior men’s national team and will oversee the developmental sides’ pathways U23, U20 and U17 for both men and women.

“With his technical team, he will lead the programme and preparations of the teams for the 2023 CHAN Qualifiers, Cosafa Tournaments, Olympics qualifiers, 2025 Africa Cup qualifiers and the 2026 FIFA World cup USA,” Zifa said about the Warriors coaching job.

Zifa is also looking to fill the position of Mighty Warriors head coach as well as that of the Under-20 and Under 17 along with relevant assistant coaches.

For men team Zifa has called for applications for the Under-23, Under-20 and Under-17 coach and assistant coach jobs.