Zimbabwe Warriors to travel to Morocco for friendlies against Burkina Faso and Niger

HARARE – The Zimbabwe senior men’s national team is set to travel to Morocco early next month for international friendly matches against Burkina Faso and Niger.

The Zimbabwe Football Association (ZIFA) confirmed the Warriors’ fixtures in a statement released on Tuesday.

“The Zimbabwe Football Association (ZIFA) is pleased to officially announce two upcoming international friendly matches for the Zimbabwe Senior Men’s National Team, the Warriors, as part of ongoing preparations for future competitive fixtures.

“The Warriors will travel to Casablanca, Morocco to take on Burkina Faso on 6 June 2025, followed by a clash against Niger on 10 June 2025.

“These matches present an important opportunity for Michael Nees and his technical team to assess player readiness, test combinations, and build cohesion as the team continues its journey of growth and development on the international stage.

“Both Burkina Faso and Niger offer strong opposition, and these encounters will provide valuable competitive experience for our squad.

“ZIFA, in collaboration with the technical team, remains committed to ensuring that the Warriors are well-prepared to represent the nation with pride and purpose.

“These friendlies are part of a broader strategy to give our national team regular high-level match exposure in anticipation of upcoming qualifiers and tournaments,” reads the ZIFA statement.

Coach Michael Nees is expected to announce his squad for the friendlies soon.

Recently, Nees, along with ZIFA president Nqobile Magwizi, visited the UK and Germany as part of an initiative to engage with Europe-based players of Zimbabwean descent who are eligible to represent the national team.

The upcoming friendlies, present an opportunity for the German tactician to call up players he wishes to assess ahead of the AFCON finals scheduled to take place in Morocco this December.