- Zimbabwean club Scottland FC received cash bonuses after beating Angola's Petro de Luanda 2-0 in the CAF Champions League
- Businessman Joachim 'G6' Chivayo contributed part the total reward, continuing his family's financial backing of the club
- The win came shortly after the burial of G6's brother Wicknell Chivayo, who was previously a key benefactor of the Zimbabwean champions
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Joachim Chivayo, popularly known as G6, has handed Zimbabwe's Scottland FC a US$50,000 (approximately KSh 6.5 million) cash reward following the club's 2-0 first-leg win over Angola's Petro de Luanda in the CAF Champions League, a gesture that comes in the wake of his brother Wicknell Chivayo's burial.
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G6's contribution was part of a larger combined payout of US$150,000 (roughly KSh 19.4 million) to the squad.
iHarare News reports that Club owner Pedzai "Scott" Sakupwanya put up the lion's share, contributing US$100,000 (about KSh 12.9 million), with G6 topping it up with the remaining US$50,000.
The Chivayo family's ties to Scottland FC run deep.
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Wicknell, G6's late brother and a prominent Zimbabwean businessman, had been closely associated with the club as a major financial backer before his passing.
His contributions to the team included a significant US$300,000 (approximately KSh 38.7 million) kickoff boost to support the club's ambitions, as well as a US$50,000 reward to the squad after they clinched the Independence Cup.
G6's latest donation signals that the family's commitment to the club's journey in African football has not wavered following Wicknell's death.
On the pitch, Scottland put in a disciplined performance to overcome a resilient Petro de Luanda side that played with 10 men for much of the contest.
Former Warriors winger Khama Billiat broke the deadlock in the 66th minute, then turned provider shortly after, setting up Knowledge Musona to double the advantage with around 10 minutes left on the clock.
The two-goal cushion gives Scottland a crucial advantage heading into Friday's return leg in Angola, as the Zimbabwean champions look to cement their place in the next round of their debut CAF Champions League campaign.
How will Wicknell Chivayo's wealth be distributed?
In other news, Wicknell’s family addressed concerns over the distribution of his estate following his death in a helicopter crash alongside his wife.
His uncle, Herbert Chivayo, said the businessman wanted his children to inherit most of his wealth, assuring mourners that relatives would not interfere with their inheritance.
Source: TUKO.co.ke