By Paul Nyathi

The senior national women’s soccer team, the “Mighty Warriors” are involved in a stand-off with ZIFA over their winning bonuses and allowances for the triumph over Namibia in an Africa Women Cup of Nations first round qualifier.

The Zimbabweans won the battle 4-0 on aggregate.

However, the players have refused to leave the ZIFA Village until the Association pay them their winning bonuses and dues.

Reports on ZTV last night said the players had been given $5 each for those based in Harare, and $20 each for those based out of the capital, for their travel allowances.

ZIFA promised they will then deposit the winning bonuses and out of pocket allowances in the players’ bank accounts.

But the players refused the deal and remained camped at the ZIFA Village.

The Association spokesman Xolisani Gwesela said they were going to resolve the issue and said they remained committed to paying the Mighty Warriors their dues.

The women have always complained of being unfairly treated by the football mother body compared to their male counterparts.

The women’s team is always accommodated at the substandard ZIFA house while the male teams are accommodated at five star hotels.

Source: The Herald