Each of the 20 players who participated in the fourth edition of the tournament pocketed US$4 000.
The Mighty Warriors edged South Africa’s Banyana Banyana 1-0, courtesy of a stunning header by Rufaro Machingura.
Speaking at a reception he hosted for the team at State House yesterday, the President described the win as historic.
He said the Mighty Warriors’ victory had lifted the spirits of all Zimbabweans.
President Mugabe, who was accompanied by the First Lady Amai Grace Mugabe, daughter Bona and Vice President Joice Mujuru, said the Government would continue to a*sist the Mighty Warriors.
«This money is not for training purposes.No.We want them to share it among themselves and their technical team.They should get at least US$4 000 each.For the remainder, the leadership should see how they can use the money or distribute it among themselves.»
The President said Government would also chip in with more financial a*sistance.
The Mighty Warriors, who are leaving for a two-week training camp in Germany on July 22, will participate in the All Africa Games in Maputo, Mozambique.
The games will be held between September 3 and 18.
«We will see what to prepare for you for your training programmes ahead.This is for now,» he said.
President Mugabe, however, bemoaned the failure by the men’s soccer team to emulate their female counterparts.
«We wonder why the men’s soccer team does not do great things like these.Yes, we have beaten some teams in other matches but this kind of victory, where you bring something from a tournament featuring many teams, is not forthcoming.»
В He challenged Zifa president Cuthbert Dube to spur on the Warriors to do well in tournaments they participate in.
President Mugabe, however, said the Mighty Warriors victory would remain etched in the people’s minds forever.
«It is history.It will always remain in our minds.It is, however, a victory that would beg for more victories.»
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