By Sports Reporter- Convicted fraudster and Zanu PF loyalist Wicknell Chivhayo has poured nearly US$2 million into Scotland FC, a soccer team owned by Zanu PF MP Scott Pedzisai Sakupwanya, known as President Mnangagwa’s “gold runner.”

The splashy investment includes 20 Toyota Aqua vehicles donated to the Premier Soccer League team, sparking talk about Chivhayo’s connections with Zimbabwe’s political elite.

Chivhayo’s controversial reputation precedes him.

His name has long been linked to high-profile scandals, including the Gwanda solar project, where millions allegedly vanished under his watch.

Despite repeated accusations of fraud and corruption, Chivhayo has largely evaded legal consequences, a reality many attribute to his connections with top Zanu PF officials, including Mnangagwa.

Critics view Chivhayo’s latest largesse as a calculated bid to deepen his political alliances with Zanu PF’s inner circle.

With Zimbabwe entering a charged political climate, observers argue the investments are about more than just soccer.

Scotland FC’s rise, fueled by Chivhayo’s cash, could become a political tool, bolstering Zanu PF’s influence among soccer fans and youth as the party seeks to consolidate support across the country.

Analysts suggest that, through Chivhayo’s funding, Scotland FC stands to gain both competitive and political clout, with Sakupwanya’s Zanu PF ties reinforcing the alignment between sports and party loyalty.