Govt assures on $5,000 AFCON bonus after players’ boycott threat
GOVERNMENT has assured the Chipolopolo that the Africa Cup of Nation (AFCON) qualification bonus will be paid before Friday as a rumour mill went into overdrive yesterday suggesting that the players are threatening to boycott the opening Group E 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifier against Congo Brazzaville.
Sports Minister Elvis Nkandu said the players would be paid the promised US$5, 000 each before they even kick the ball tomorrow as the Government was making frantic efforts to ensure the dues were paid.
Credit: Times of Zambia
Jason kabanana at it again. He stole all the allowances for the athletes which prompted them to speak out after which he threatened them. Now the same thing with the national team. What are you going to do if they boycott. Threaten them as well?