Chiefs to get DeMbare match gate takings

BULAWAYO Chiefs FC players are reportedly set to share turnstile proceeds that the club got when they played host to Dynamos FC at Barbourfields Stadium on Saturday.

Prior to the match, Amakhosi Amahle players boycotted training for two days in a bid to force the club’s leadership to pay them outstanding salaries.

Some of the team’s players who requested anonymity said they were on Tuesday given US$100 each with US$50 being part of their May salaries.

The remainder was reportedly a draw bonus for holding Chicken Inn to a one all draw on September 9 in a match that was played at Luveve Stadium.

Impeccable sources within the club’s corridors said when it all looked like the players were determined not to fulfil the Dynamos fixture, on the eve of the match, Bulawayo Chiefs leadership quickly called the players for a meeting at the club’s village where it was agreed that they were going to share the DeMbare match gate takings.

Outspoken Bulawayo Chiefs head coach Johanisi Nhumwa confirmed that his charges were promised monetary incentives that are to be paid today.

“It was not difficult to motivate the boys ahead of the Dynamos game because on the eve of the match, they were promised money by the club’s sponsor who even mentioned figures. Their winning bonuses were upped to US$200, so they were really motivated.

“The players were also told that they are going to share the gate takings that were realised which is very good. We are just patiently waiting for Monday and we are looking forward to seeing the club playing its part,” said Nhumwa.

An average crowd watched the exciting Bulawayo Chiefs versus Dynamos duel which ended 2-1 in favour of Amakhosi Amahle.

Chiefs’ victory capped their season’s dominance over DeMbare, having won the first round 3-2 in Harare. Amakhosi Amahle captain Malvin Mkolo opened the scoring in the 47th minute. Dynamos replied through Dominic Mudadi three minutes later.

Free scoring and forceful Obriel Chirinda found Chiefs’ second and eventual winner.