2026 WCQ: Zimbabwe players, FA disagree over winning bonus

Zimbabwean players express dissatisfaction with the reduction of their match-winning bonus for the upcoming World Cup qualifiers against Rwanda and Nigeria to $500. The Zimbabwe Football Association (ZIFA) reportedly halved the initial bonus of $1000, citing funding challenges as the reason for the adjustment. A senior player stated that the committee conveyed a lack of funds as the basis for the reduction, leading to discontent among the players. The athletes argue that the situation is unfair to them, expressing the expectation that the association should surpass the performance of previous leadership. This reduction in bonuses adds to a history of conflicts between the players and ZIFA over bonus-related matters.