Zimbabwe President Offers $150,000 Bonus to Warriors for Victory Over Nigeria
Zimbabwe President Emmerson Mnangagwa has offered a $150,000 bonus to the Warriors for beating Nigeria in their World Cup qualifier. The team currently sits last in Group C with two points from four matches. They will play the Cheetahs today before facing Nigeria next week.
Emmerson Mnangagwa, the President of Zimbabwe, has announced a financial incentive of $150,000 for the national football team, known as the Warriors, contingent upon their victory against Nigeria in the ongoing 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers. The pledge was formally communicated by Nqobile Magwizi, the president of the Zimbabwe Football Association (ZIFA).
The Warriors aspire to qualify for the World Cup for the first time in their history. Currently, under the coaching of Michael Nees, the team finds itself at the bottom of Group C, having garnered only two points from four matches played thus far.
This upcoming fixture against Nigeria is significant, as Zimbabwe is set to face the Super Eagles next Tuesday. Prior to that, the Warriors will compete against the Benin Republic’s national team, the Cheetahs, at the Moses Mabhida Stadium in Durban today.
In summary, President Emmerson Mnangagwa’s pledge of $150,000 aims to motivate the Warriors as they strive for their first World Cup qualification. With the team currently at the bottom of their group, every match is crucial. Their upcoming games against the Cheetahs and the Super Eagles will be pivotal in determining their chances of advancement.
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