"They are definitely one of the top teams" - Zimbabwe head coach admits ahead of Super Eagles match-up

Michael Nees, Zimbabwe's head coach has given an insight into what to expect from his team ahead of the qualifiers for the 2025 TotalEnergies CAF Africa Cup of Nations which is set to take place in Morocco later this year, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports.

The Warriors would play Benin and then the Super Eagles of Nigeria which he believes are one of the best on the continent and as such pose a daunting task for them

"We must take it step by step. It is dangerous to be thinking of the second step ahead of the first. We have seen Benin are very strong team. There's no doubt about that. We are in no position to think about the opponent after Benin.

"We have a challenge, and we take it step by step and match by match, and actually we must take it training to training, day by day. I think we’ll be well advised to approach it that way because there are so many variables in football.

"In our group, Nigeria is a wounded lion and therefore very dangerous. Their potential is definitely much better than their current position in the group. When you look at the players in Africa, definitely one of the top teams".

By Olaleye Oluwadamilola