By Sports writer
ZIFA have confirmed the participation of the senior men’s national team, the warriors, in a four team tournament during the upcoming FIFA international break this March.
The warriors will travel to Lilongwe,Malawi where they will face off with Zambia, Kenya and the hosts Malawi.
“The Football Associations of Kenya, Malawi, Zambia, and Zimbabwe are pleased to announce that our four nations have agreed to hold joint football tournaments during the upcoming FIFA international window between 18-26 March 2024 in Lilongwe, Malawi,” the countries said in a joint statement.
“The first tournament will feature the senior men’s national teams (A-teams) of our four countries. This tournament presents a valuable opportunity for our national teams to face quality opposition in preparation for upcoming 2026 FIFA World Cup and 2025 AFCON qualifying campaigns.”
The statement further said, “Additionally, a concurrent youth tournament for our U 20 national teams will take place during the same period. By bringing together the best young players from across our countries, these U20 tournaments will aid in developing and exposing elite youth talent while preparing teams for upcoming 2024 AFCON Under 20 qualifiers later this year.”
The warriors are currently without a coach following the return of Portuguese Baltermar Brito to his native following the expiry of his contract with Highlanders.
The Portuguese gaffer was doubling up as the interim national team coach but the Normalisation committee could not retain Brito’s services.
Dynamos coach , Genesis Mangombe has been touted as a possible replacement for Brito.
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