Zimbabwe President Emmerson Mnangagwa has pledged a $150,000 reward to the Warriors if they defeat Nigeria in their World Cup qualifier. The team currently sits at the bottom of Group C with only two points from four matches. They will play against Benin on Thursday and Nigeria away next Tuesday.
In a motivating gesture, Zimbabwe President Emmerson Mnangagwa has promised a bonus of $150,000 to the Warriors, contingent upon their victory against Nigeria in the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifier. This announcement was made by Nqobile Magwizi, the President of the Zimbabwe Football Association (ZIFA).
The Warriors are striving to secure qualification for the World Cup for the very first time. Currently, they find themselves at the bottom of Group C, having accumulated only two points from their four matches played thus far.
Zimbabwe is set to host the Benin Republic’s team, the Cheetahs, at the Moses Mabhida Stadium in Durban on Thursday. Following this match, they will travel to face the Super Eagles of Nigeria at the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium in Uyo next Tuesday.
President Emmerson Mnangagwa’s incentive aims to boost team morale as the Warriors aim for World Cup qualification. Positioned at the bottom of Group C, the Warriors look to improve their standings against formidable opponents in their upcoming matches. The financial promise reflects the importance of this qualification effort for Zimbabwean football.
Original Source: dailypost.ng
