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PRESIDENT Emmerson Mnangagwa has pledged a winning bonus of US$150 000 for each victory for the Warriors in their World Cup qualifying matches against Benin this Thursday afternoon and against Nigeria on Tuesday next week.
In a statement released by the Zimbabwe Football Association (ZIFA) this Thursday, the money from the President will be shared amongst the players, technical team and support staff.
“In recognition of the team’s efforts and as a gesture of encouragement, His Excellency, President Emmerson Mnangagwa, has offered a winning bonus of US$150 000 to the players, technical team and support staff, for each victory in their upcoming matches against Benin on March 20 and Nigeria on March 25,” the statement read.
“This means that, over and above the US$1 million set aside by Government for the CAF Africa Cup of Nations Finals, the Warriors stand to earn an extra US$300 000, should they secure wins in both fixtures.”
ZIFA extended its gratitude to President Mnangagwa and the government for supporting the national football teams, with US$1 million having been put aside for the Warriors’ AFCON qualifiers pencilled for Morocco in December.
