{"id":92086,"date":"2024-03-14T21:29:45","date_gmt":"2024-03-14T19:29:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/zimbabwe\/all-news\/warriors-substantive-coach-soon-zifa"},"modified":"2024-03-15T00:41:13","modified_gmt":"2024-03-14T22:41:13","slug":"warriors-substantive-coach-soon-zifa","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.cc\/zimbabwe\/all-news\/warriors-substantive-coach-soon-zifa","title":{"rendered":"Warriors Substantive Coach &#8220;Soon&#8221; &#8211; ZIFA"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"color: #ff6600\"><strong>Africa-Press &#8211; Zimbabwe. <\/strong><\/span>The ZIFA Normalisation Committee says it will soon be announcing a substantive coach to guide the senior national team (The Warriors) in their 2026 FIFA World Cup and 2025 AFCON qualifiers.<\/p>\n<p>ZIFA on Tuesday, 12 March announced the re-appointment of FC Platinum coach Norman Mapeza on an interim basis.<\/p>\n<p>In the absence of a substantive coach, ZIFA appointed Mapeza to take charge of the Warriors just for the duration of the four-team tournament in Malawi next week<\/p>\n<p>The tournament involves Zimbabwe, Zambia, Kenya and hosts Malawi from 18 to 26 March.<\/p>\n<p>The tournament is aimed at helping participating countries prepare for the resumption of the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers in June.<br \/>\nMapeza will be assisted by reigning Castle Lager Coach of the Year and Ngezi Platinum coach, Takesure Chiragwi.<\/p>\n<p>In response to an inquiry by <b>Zimpapers Sports<\/b>, ZIFA said a substantive head coach and technical team will be announced soon. ZIFA said:<\/p>\n<p>The association will soon be announcing a substantive head coach and technical team to oversee the Warriors FIFA World Cup qualifiers and AFCON qualifying campaign.<\/p>\n<p>ZIFA also appointed Orlando Pirates reserve team coach Simon Marange as the new Head Coach of the U20 men\u2019s Zimbabwe national team.<\/p>\n<p>Marange signed a long-term contract that is, however, performance-based.<\/p>\n<p><strong>For More News And Analysis About <a href=\"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/zimbabwe\">Zimbabwe<\/a> Follow <a href=\"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/\">Africa-Press<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Africa-Press &#8211; Zimbabwe. The ZIFA Normalisation Committee says it will soon be announcing a substantive coach to guide the senior national team (The Warriors) in their 2026 FIFA World Cup and 2025 AFCON qualifiers. ZIFA on Tuesday, 12 March announced the re-appointment of FC Platinum coach Norman Mapeza on an interim basis. 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