Scottland FC players are set to receive cars from President Emmerson Mnangagwa at State House this morning, following their win in the 2025 Castle Lager Premier Soccer League. The team captain, Walter Musona, was already gifted a Ford Wildtrak, valued at around R841,500, last week .
This move has sparked mixed reactions on social media, with some questioning the government’s priorities. “Not ambulances” tweeted Johnson Ncube, while Mandla Igeza wondered why the funds couldn’t be used to fix stadiums, especially since the national team plays home games outside the country.
Critics argue that such gestures, while celebratory, highlight issues with resource allocation in Zimbabwe. President Mnangagwa has been known to make similar gestures, like handing out cash rewards to the Warriors players for qualifying for the 2025 AFCON finals .
The president’s office hasn’t commented on the specifics of today’s event, but it’s clear that Zimbabweans are divided on whether such gifts are fitting, given the country’s economic challenges.
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