Scottland FC Bags US$250,000 from Wicknell Chivayo After PSL Triumph
Business mogul Wicknell Chivayo has rewarded newly crowned Castle Lager Premier Soccer League champions Scottland FC with a staggering US$250,000 after their remarkable league triumph, a feat not seen in Zimbabwean football for four decades.
A Historic Achievement
Scottland FC made history by becoming the first newly promoted team to win the Castle Lager Premier Soccer League title since Black Rhinos managed the same feat in 1984. Chivayo celebrated the achievement, stating, "You have indeed DEFIED all odds and etched your name in the HISTORY BOOKS of Zimbabwean football."
Chivayo extended special praise to Hon. Scott Sakupwanya, the Member of Parliament for Mabvuku and the founder of Scottland FC. In his congratulatory message, Chivayo said, "I wish to extend my heartfelt CONGRATULATIONS to the entire team and, most importantly, to the LEADER, Hon. SCOTT SAKUPWANYA... You promised us MABVIRAVIRA, and TRUE to your words, you have delivered MORE THAN MABVIRAVIRA!"
The Generous Reward
In recognition of the team's "MASSIVE, HISTORY-BREAKING achievement," Chivayo announced a gift of US$250,000. He invited the team captain and manager to personally collect the funds, describing it as a "small token of my appreciation" and an "early Christmas gift." The money is intended to be shared among the entire team, the coach, and the technical staff.
Future Ambitions & Sponsorship
Looking ahead, Wicknell Chivayo reaffirmed his commitment to the club's future success. "I also take this opportunity to reaffirm my SPONSORSHIP PLEDGE to the club, which will empower Scotland FC to sign on more young, TALENTED players and keep building this unstoppable WINNING TEAM," he wrote.
In his typical flamboyant style, Chivayo humorously hinted at grand ambitions for the club's future, joking about their potential recruitment power. "At this rate, we will soon sign the likes of KYLIAN MBAPPÉ and even ERLING HAALAND ku Scotland!!!!!!" he declared.
Frequently Asked Questions
He gifted the team US$250,000 to celebrate their historic achievement of winning the 2025 Castle Lager Premier Soccer League title in their debut season.
They became the first newly promoted team to win the Zimbabwean top-flight league title since Black Rhinos did it in 1984, a gap of four decades.
Hon. Scott Sakupwanya is the founder of Scottland FC and the Member of Parliament for Mabvuku, where the club is based.
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