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Announced: April 27, 2026, by the Zimbabwe Football Association (ZIFA)
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Reason given: Personal reasons (no further details)
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Effective: Immediately
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Coach: Marian Marinica, 54, Romanian
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Appointed: November 2025 → Tenure: Less than 6 months
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Team results: Inconsistent in African qualifiers
Why it’s viral
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Fans frustrated with poor team performance call it “good riddance”
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Seen as symptom of deeper ZIFA issues: no national stadium, player selection disputes
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No replacement named yet
Timeline
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Nov 2025: Marinica appointed
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Apr 27, 2026 (12:40 GMT): Resigns; ZIFA confirms
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Apr 27–28, 2026: Goes viral on X (formerly Twitter)
