Scottland Stun FC Platinum, Controversial Tenderpreneur Chivayo Responds With US$110K Windfall…3 August 2025
Scottland Stun FC Platinum, Controversial Tenderpreneur Chivayo Responds With US$110K Windfall…
By Sports Correspondent
Controversial tenderpreneur and Zanu PF-linked businessman Wicknell Chivayo has once again sparked public debate after doling out a staggering US$110,000 to Scottland FC following their shock 5–2 demolition of FC Platinum in a Castle Lager Premier Soccer League clash at Mandava Stadium on Saturday.
“WELL DONE SCOTTLAND FC I’m so proud of you 🤸♀️🤸♀️🕺🕺💸🤑💰🕺🕺 100 thousand USD for the players and 10 thousand USD for coach NDIRAYA… Marova team ya NORMAN , I’m still in SHOCK…WELL DONE 👏👏👏…🎊🎉🎊🎉 MABVIRAVIRA🎊🎉🎊🎉 @ScottlandFC”
The post, dripping with emojis and braggadocio, has drawn mixed reactions from the public, with some hailing the gesture as generous, while others view it as yet another display of opulence funded by opaque business dealings and state contracts.
Chivayo, who has long been associated with controversial government tenders and unexplained wealth, has built a reputation for showering luxury gifts on celebrities, public figures, and now, apparently, sports teams that exceed expectations.
The reward followed Scottland FC’s unexpected thrashing of FC Platinum, a top-tier team often regarded as one of Zimbabwe’s most consistent football giants. The result sent shockwaves across the local football fraternity, and Chivayo seized the moment to grab headlines.
“Marova team ya Norman, I’m still in shock…” he wrote, taking a dig at FC Platinum coach Norman Mapeza, as he celebrated the rise of his apparent new favorite, Coach Tonderai Ndiraya, who walked away with US$10,000 for masterminding the victory.
While fans of Scottland FC celebrated the win and the windfall, critics pointed to the deeper problem of political patronage in sport, where loyalty or headlines often matter more than merit or sustainability.
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Source: ZimEye
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