Scottland FC Misses Out on Record Bonus

Witnesa Runodada ZimNow reporter.

Scottland FC suffered a major setback on and off the field after failing to secure a lucrative US$180,000 winning bonus pledged by their sponsors, including prominent businessman Wicknell Chivayo, following a 1-0 defeat to MWOS in a tightly contested match.

The defeat came with high stakes, as the players had the massive bonus riding on the game—an amount said to be greater than the league's championship prize.

MWOS, under the guidance of head coach Lloyd Mutasa, extended their unbeaten run to 14 games, cementing their position as one of the league’s in-form teams.

The decisive moment came from Billy Veremu, who scored his ninth goal of the season, firing MWOS ahead and ultimately securing the win.

In the aftermath of the loss, criticism has erupted among Scottland FC supporters, with many blaming the excessive financial pressure placed on the players. "Those players have so much pressure because of such winning bonuses, which are over the amount given to the winning champion," lamented one fan, suggesting that the promise of such large sums may have negatively impacted the team's focus and performance.

Meanwhile, internal frustrations have also surfaced within the Scottland FC camp. Darlington Gatsi came to the defense of one of the players, blaming tactical decisions for the defeat.

"Nathan is a winger. He's not a striker. He was playing as a striker," Gatsi pointed out, expressing discontent over the coaching choices that saw Nathan fielded out of position.

While MWOS celebrated their on-field success, there is growing anticipation in camp as well. Players were promised a shopping trip to the United Arab Emirates, with each set to receive US$2,500 for the excursion.

However, the trip is yet to materialize, and it remains unclear when or if the pledge will be fulfilled.

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