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Looted funds financing Scottland FC
21 Dec 2024 at 09:44hrs | Views
New players in Zimbabwean football are making waves with huge sponsorship deals, with Scottland Football Club, the Premier Soccer League's latest addition, at the center of attention. Controversial businessman Wicknell Chivayo has committed a staggering US$1 million to sponsor the club, owned by gold baron Pedzisayi "Scott" Sakupwanya. The sponsorship comes just a day after Sakunda Holdings, headed by businessman Kudakwashe Tagwirei, announced a US$1.5 million sponsorship for Scottland FC.
Sakunda Holdings is no stranger to high-profile sponsorships, already backing traditional football powerhouses Dynamos and Highlanders. With the new deal, Scottland FC is positioning itself as a serious contender in the Premier Soccer League, with significant financial backing aimed at making the club a major force in Zimbabwean football.
The investment from Chivayo follows his earlier donation of 20 cars to Scottland players, an act that further illustrates the growing influence of the club, which has been dubbed as one of the most financially supported teams in the country.
The surge in sponsorship for Scottland FC signals a shift in the balance of power in Zimbabwean football. The club, named after its owner Pedzisayi "Scott" Sakupwanya, is eager to make its mark in the upcoming season, as it takes on established giants such as Dynamos, Highlanders, and Caps United. The rise of Scottland FC is also compounded by the emergence of new challengers like Simba Bhora, owned by businessman Simba Ndoro and his partners Bright-on Ushendibaba and Brighton Bako, adding to the growing competition at the top of the league.
Scottland FC's ambition to dominate Zimbabwean football is clear, and with a massive financial war chest, they are set to challenge the long-standing dominance of traditional giants in the coming season. The move has drawn both excitement and controversy, with questions surrounding the influence of such significant investments in shaping the future of Zimbabwe's football landscape.
As the new season approaches, all eyes will be on Scottland FC and its well-funded ambitions, which could dramatically alter the competitive dynamics of the league.
Sakunda Holdings is no stranger to high-profile sponsorships, already backing traditional football powerhouses Dynamos and Highlanders. With the new deal, Scottland FC is positioning itself as a serious contender in the Premier Soccer League, with significant financial backing aimed at making the club a major force in Zimbabwean football.
The investment from Chivayo follows his earlier donation of 20 cars to Scottland players, an act that further illustrates the growing influence of the club, which has been dubbed as one of the most financially supported teams in the country.
The surge in sponsorship for Scottland FC signals a shift in the balance of power in Zimbabwean football. The club, named after its owner Pedzisayi "Scott" Sakupwanya, is eager to make its mark in the upcoming season, as it takes on established giants such as Dynamos, Highlanders, and Caps United. The rise of Scottland FC is also compounded by the emergence of new challengers like Simba Bhora, owned by businessman Simba Ndoro and his partners Bright-on Ushendibaba and Brighton Bako, adding to the growing competition at the top of the league.
Scottland FC's ambition to dominate Zimbabwean football is clear, and with a massive financial war chest, they are set to challenge the long-standing dominance of traditional giants in the coming season. The move has drawn both excitement and controversy, with questions surrounding the influence of such significant investments in shaping the future of Zimbabwe's football landscape.
As the new season approaches, all eyes will be on Scottland FC and its well-funded ambitions, which could dramatically alter the competitive dynamics of the league.
Source - online
