President of Zimbabwe, Emmerson Dambudzo Mnangagwa has pledged a substantial financial incentive to the national team ahead of their crucial 2026 World Cup qualifying games against Benin and Nigeria.
Mnangagwa has promised to reward the playing body $150,000 for each victory in the two crucial matches.
This will serve as a motivation for Zimbabwe as they seeks to secure maximum points to boost their qualification chances for the biggest soccer mundial.
Zimbabwe play host to Benin on March 20 before traveling to face Africa powerhouse Nigeria in the sixth round of the qualifying campaign.
“In recognition of the team’s efforts and as an incentive, His Excellency President Emmerson D. Mnangagwa has offered the players, coaching staff, and support personnel a victory bonus of $150,000 for each win in the upcoming matches against Benin and Nigeria,” a statement from the Zimbabwe FA reads.
Zimbabwe currently sits at the bottom of their qualifying group, having earned only two points from four rounds.
They trail the second team by five points, making victories crucial for the team to re-enter the race for a spot in the 2026 World Cup.
