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Pernell Mckop has described his recent invitation to be among Warriors coach Michael Nees’ assistants as an honour.
He has been invited to come on board as new coach Nees’ goalkeepers’ coach.
“It’s an absolute honour to be invited to serve your country. I was called up to the Cosafa tournament and it was great serving my country and now this appointment again,” said Mckop a former Zimbabwe youth international.
He had so much promise that at 18 years old in 1983, he was called up for the senior national team that played in the East and Central Africa Confederation of Football Associations (Cecafa).
Mckop had Zimbabwean debating as he was only 18 and still with the Young Warriors.
Speaking from his Western Cape base in South Africa, Mckop whose Stellenbosch side faces Mamelodi Sundowns in the MTN Top 8 quarter-finals on Sunday, he said getting a call from Zifa was very humbling.
“I am humbled to be honest to be considered to work under Nees a very experienced coach. I am excited and eager to learn from him,” said Mckop.
He said while Zifa had spoken to him, he was excited about the prospect of being of service to his country in a game he loves so much too.
