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The Zimbabwe Football Association (ZIFA) has announced that Zimbabwe’s senior football team (Warriors) will play two international friendly matches in Morocco next month to prepare for the World Cup qualifiers and the Africa Cup of Nations tournament.

The team, led by coach Michael Nees, will face Burkina Faso on June 6 and Niger on June 10 in Casablanca. In a statement, ZIFA said the matches will provide an opportunity for the team to assess player readiness, test combinations, and build cohesion.

The matches against Burkina Faso and Niger will offer valuable competitive experience for the Warriors.Both teams are strong opponents, and the encounters will help the Zimbabwean players gain the match exposure they need to improve their skills.

ZIFA is committed to ensuring that the Warriors are well-prepared to represent the nation with pride and purpose. The association is working closely with the technical team to ensure that the team gets the most out of these friendly matches.

These friendlies are part of a broader strategy to give the national team regular high-level match exposure in anticipation of upcoming qualifiers and tournaments. ZIFA believes that regular match exposure will help the team to improve and grow.

This will be the first time in recent memory that Zimbabwe will be making use of the June FIFA window to play friendly matches. The decision to play these matches is a positive step towards improving the team’s performance and preparing them for future competitions.

The friendly matches against Burkina Faso and Niger will be crucial in helping the Warriors to fine-tune their skills and tactics.

The matches will also provide an opportunity for the team to test their strategies and player combinations in a competitive environment.

The upcoming friendly matches in Morocco will be an important milestone for the Warriors as they prepare for the World Cup qualifiers and the 2025 Morocco Africa Cup of Nations finals.

With these matches, the team will gain valuable competitive experience and exposure, which will be crucial in their journey to success