Katsande explains why ZIFA can afford Pitso as Zim coach


Katsande explains why ZIFA can afford Pitso as Zim coach

The Zimbabwe Football Association recently dismissed German coach Michael Nees after failing to help the team qualify for the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

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Following that decision, many Zimbabwean football fans have called for Mosimane's appointment, with Katsande amongst the voices supporting the idea.

However, some have questioned whether ZIFA would be able to afford the former Mamelodi Sundowns tactician, who is known for bringing along a trusted technical team of at least five members.

Despite those concerns, Katsande has argued that financial constraints should not be a major obstacle, explaining why he believes Mosimane's hiring is both possible and worthwhile.

"Look, people say no, Pitso is from our neighbouring country, but look at the last time when Portugal won the Nations League final against Spain, the coach [Roberto] Martínez is from Spain, but he won it with Portugal. Pitso being a South African means nothing," Katsande told KickOff.com.

"People say coach Pitso will do something bad because we are in the same group in the AFCON. That doesn't work. Remember, the coach would not want to ruin his reputation, and he is a very professional - there's no way [he would do something] like that.

"For me, from where I'm sitting, it's something I thought, since he is available, and looking at his African experience, why not? He can help us, and he knows Zimbabwe players who played in the PSL.

"At this point, we need somebody who's going to hit the ground running as quickly as possible, and if you look around, he is the only one who fits very well for the position. Why not give it a try?

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"Trust me about the monetary issue, the payment is not a big deal, we have got the gurus who have money, so I don't think we would have a problem with money. The question is, can we bring the coach on board as soon as possible so that at least we have a month or two to be ready?" he added.

"We have people who are there with money, and we know them very well, and they are willing to help because nobody would not want to support their country because the national team is the number one team in the country. Everybody would want to join hands in the direction of the national team."

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