MK1.2M FOR FLAMES WIN, MANGANYA. Malawi’s revered actor Michael Usi aka Manganya has stoked the Flames ahead of Wednesday’s make-or-break 2014 World Cup qualifier against Kenya’s Harambee Stars. He is dangling a cool K1.2 million (about $3 000) in an attempt to motivate the Flames to give out their best. "The whole of last week, I was up and down trying to source money for this cause because this is a must-win game for our team. It is a national cause hence the need to motivate them," said Manganya who also paid for 100 supporters to cheer the Flames during last Wednesday’s qualifier against Namibia. Outlining the offer, Manganya said the Flames will get K250 000 (about $6 250) for the first goal while the scorer stands to pocket K50 000 (about $125) and a K20 000 (about $50) shopping voucher from Devraj. Subsequent goals will go with a K50 000 reward up to K1 million (about $2 500). Of course, the offer is on condition that we win the game. "The Flames goalkeeper stands to pocket K150 000 [about $375] if he does not concede a goal," said Manganya. He also said he will watch the game from the Open Stands in the company of fellow comedian Bon ‘Winiko’ Kalindo. An inside source said Manganya, who is acting country director for Adra Malawi, has negotiated for a day off with the organisation’s visiting major donor from Denmark to watch the game. Meanwhile, Football Association of Malawi (FAM) has pledged a handsome reward to the Flames should they win the game. FAM president Walter Nyamilandu confirmed the development, but could not give any figures. "We are prepared to dig deep into our coffers to reward them, that is our promise," said Nyamilandu. But a well-placed source confided in The Nation that FAM is dangling more than K100 000 (about $250) to each player in the starting line-up for a win. Nyamilandu also thanked Manganya for his gesture to motivate the players. Last week, Youth and Sports Minister Enoch Chihana hinted on the possibility of rewarding the Flames should they win. Flames captain Joseph Kamwendo saluted Manganya and FAM for their gestures. "I have said it before that what we get as game bonuses and allowances are on the lower side, but we still give out our best for the cause of our motherland. "So, on behalf of my peers, I would like to thank Manganya and FAM for their gestures. I would also like to thank Malawians who have backed our cause. I want to assure them that come Wednesday, we will not disappoint them," said Kamwendo.
Posted on: Tue, 11 Jun 2013 10:04:45 +0000
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