December 27, 2009
Chipopolopolo Boys will get $4000 per win.
NATIONAL team players will each earn US$36,000 (about K160 million) if they win all the six games at next month’s Africa Cup of Nations in Angola.
An impeccable source at the Ministry of Sport, Youth and Child Development disclosed in Lusaka yesterday that FAZ has already submitted the budget, which shows that each player will be given a total of US$36,000 in bonuses if they win all the games at the Africa Cup in Angola.
He said players will each receive US$4,000 (about K20 million) for every win in the group stages while a win in the quarter-finals will attract US$6,000 per player.
The source said each player will be paid US$8,000 if they win their semi-final match while the bonus for winning the final match will be US$10,000 per play.
He said Government has not objected to the figures because they are aimed at motivating the players.
“There has not been any objection from Government concerning the proposed national team winning bonuses because as a ministry, we want to motivate the players.
“If you look at these figures, they are quite attractive and they should be able to give extra morale to the players,” he said.
When contacted, FAZ communications officer Erick Mwanza said that the budget has already been drawn but he could not confirm the figures.
Mwanza said the association is happy with the support Government has been rendering to the national team especially in taking care of the team’s expenses.
“As a matter of fact, I can’t tell you the details of the budget at this stage but I can tell you that apart from winning bonuses, players will be entitled to other emoluments such as daily allowances,” Mwanza said.
He said Government has never let down the national team, adding that money to pay the team has always been available.
Meanwhile, Mwanza said it was unfortunate that some people were accusing the national team players of misbehaving and drinking too much when they were on a Christmas break on Thursday.
He said players are also human beings who may want to have fun with their relatives and friends when they are not in camp.
Mwanza said the technical bench gave players a break so that they can see their relatives because they will be away for a long time and there is nothing wrong with them drinking ‘juice or even a beer’ because they are not in camp.
He said players are mature people who know very well the responsibilities they are carrying for the nation.
Mwanza said FAZ cannot allow the players to drink carelessly when there is an important assignment coming up.
“Even you as a journalist, you have a huge responsibility of informing the nation and you can’t write properly when you are drunk but when you are off duty, there is nothing wrong with you taking a beer,” Mwanza said.
[Daily Mail]
14 Comments on "FAZ splashes K160m bonus"
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Objective on Sun, 27th Dec 2009 10:56 AM
Way to go FAZ. But give them the money if they win. not the stories we get of we’ll pay you the remaining money when we get to Zambia.
BK on Sun, 27th Dec 2009 3:20 PM
Its a budget prepared without money go with the money give the boys as they win not after the africa cup
Justice Kafusha on Sun, 27th Dec 2009 4:20 PM
I think Govt has accepted cause deep in their herats they think they will pay that match as they do not expect Zambia to win the Cup, however they might be in for a rude shock. Greece won the European cup with no one expecting them
Justice Kafusha on Sun, 27th Dec 2009 4:21 PM
won’t pay that much
Asilikale on Sun, 27th Dec 2009 4:28 PM
That money isnt there,who expect HR to win,me i dnt am jst glad tht heznt coming to zambia after Afco….
ife ndife ba zambia on Sun, 27th Dec 2009 9:09 PM
but wat about a draw?how much does it cost?
i dont think faz is prepared to pay that sum of money.they knw that chipolopolo wont go far, they may be disappointed
Tetman on Sun, 27th Dec 2009 10:55 PM
Liars, I bet they’ll never pay that amount. Galu you days are numbered with your FAZ group!
MWAMBA on Mon, 28th Dec 2009 9:14 AM
government knows that zambia wont go far in the tournament.
Mabbwana on Mon, 28th Dec 2009 9:53 AM
I also think they should state what the players will get for a draw. Grey areas, not properly stayed are what bring about disputes in camp.
I hope we don get a shift in position once the the lads decide to surprise even themselves by reaching the semis…
joe on Mon, 28th Dec 2009 11:55 AM
FAZ can never fulfill those promises..boza chabe
dan man on Mon, 28th Dec 2009 12:33 PM
FAZ pliz pay the boys as stated………..whenever the win you pay them!i hope you are going to live up on your words!
Anonymous on Mon, 28th Dec 2009 3:31 PM
FAZ is a bunch of liers, lets stop kidding ourselves, they are lying through thier teeth t the nation again
Positive thinking ..aka Awe on Mon, 28th Dec 2009 3:56 PM
I just hope that this is somewhere in writing. I would also like to know how much the players will get in general..i.e. for being in camp. These are bonuses we are talking about, but how about the regular camping fees and per diem. The bonuses are a good incentive for the boys to perform…. I hope they make it all the way!!!
chiti chitundu on Tue, 29th Dec 2009 8:39 AM
hahahha ba justice interesting that govt knows the team wont go far so they can promise the bonuses and maybe the actual money isnt even there, well i hope that we will get a rude shock as you have put it. reemember in 1992 denmark won the euro after qualifying “back door” lets wait and see but i think the promises are good hope no one “touches” those envelopes when the wins start coming then we have all these usual differences . twalamona