Zimbabwe head coach Michael Nees insists the Warriors will not take anything for granted in their crucial CAF Africa Cup of Nations Morocco 2025 qualifier against Kenya on Friday.Like Kenya, Zimbabwe has been hosting its games abroad due to the lack of FIFA-approved stadiums and will face Kenya in Polokwane, South Africa.The Warriors have recorded consecutive wins over Namibia at Orlando Stadium in Johannesburg and picked up a point against Kenya at Nelson Mandela Stadium in Uganda.##NAJAVA_MECA_8492826##Zimbabwe, currently second in Group J with eight points—two points behind leaders Cameroon—needs at least a draw to secure qualification for AFCON. Kenya sits third with four points, while Namibia remains at the bottom without a point.Heading into the match, Zimbabwe finds itself in a favorable position, holding a four-point lead over Kenya. A win would effectively seal their qualification for Morocco. Despite this advantage, Nees emphasizes that his team remains focused and will not leave anything to chance at Peter Mokaba Stadium.”We’re looking forward to the match, and as always, we need to bring all the players together,” Nees stated. “We have three groups arriving, with the last one coming in on Tuesday morning, so we must get into gear quickly. We’re in a good position and want to control our own fate, but that doesn’t mean we can afford complacency. We have to make the final push, and the team has shown good spirit in previous camps, so I’m confident we’ll achieve this goal.”Harambee Stars ditch Uganda as ‘home’ venue for 2025 AFCON QualifiersNees has added striker Tymon Machope to the squad for this key game, noting his unique abilities. “He’s a tall player, unlike most of our strikers. I saw him in the semifinal, where he impressed me with a beautiful overhead kick. He brings a different element, and we’ll see in training how he fits in, but I believe he can add something new to the team.”Exclusive: AFC Leopards in potential legal dispute with Singapore kit maker over payment delaysMeanwhile, Harambee Stars arrived in South Africa on Monday, where they will play two games.After facing Zimbabwe, Kenya will play Namibia also in South Africa. To qualify for AFCON, Kenya must win both remaining matches and hope Zimbabwe does not earn any more points in their final games.
