THE Zimbabwe Football Association (Zifa) on Wednesday appointed three
assistants including Dutchman Dick de Boer who will assist coach Charles Mhlauri at the African Cup of
Nations finals in Egypt.
The other two assistants are Lancashire Steel coach Willard Mashinkila-Khumalo and Dynamos assistant
and Under-20 coach David Mandigora.
Although de Boer, who is expected in the country on Monday next week, was introduced as assistant,
he is likely to become the technical adviser.
The three coaches were unveiled at a press conference Wednesday and will immediately step
the preparations for the continental competition which starts in
January next year.
"De Boer has a good CV, and it will be good for Mhlauri to gain experience from him - we need that exposure and help.
"Mhlauri will be in charge, but when you work as a team it doesn't matter who's boss - look at how Alex Ferguson and Carlos Querioz work together at Manchester United." Zifa chairman Rafik Khan told Zimbabwesoccer.com.
De Boer, now in his early 50s played for Dutch club Volendam in the 1970s and then coached Almac, Volendam and Ultrech.
Mhlauri has been searching for a European to join his technical team, and De Boer was recommended to him while on a coaching course in Germany.
"He's highly qualified as a coach and experienced as a player, and we need the skills from Europe," said Mhlauri.
