The Zimbabwe Football Association (ZIFA) has confirmed that the Warriors will play two international friendly matches next month against Algeria and Qatar as part of their preparations for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) finals set for December.
According to news reports, the first encounter will see Zimbabwe take on Algeria on Thursday, 13 November, in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, while the second fixture will pit the Warriors against Qatar on Monday, 17 November, in Doha. Kick off times and TV live streamimg details will be announced soon.
These matches fall within the FIFA international window and will serve as crucial tune-ups for Marshall Munetsi and his teammates ahead of the continental showpiece in Morocco. Kick-off times and broadcast details will be announced in due course.
Dates Locked In: Zimbabwe vs Algeria (Nov 13) and Qatar (Nov 17)
ZIFA president Nqobile Magwizi highlighted the strategic reasoning behind the chosen opponents, noting the stylistic similarities between Algeria and Egypt — one of Zimbabwe’s AFCON group opponents.
“Algeria’s choice was deliberate, knowing that at the AFCON finals we will be playing Egypt, and the style of play between Egypt and Algeria is almost the same. So, we have those matches that are coming up,” said Magwizi.
Both matches in Saudi Arabia and Qatar are expected to provide valuable competitive experience for the squad as they fine-tune combinations and fitness ahead of the AFCON finals.