Online Reporter
President Emmerson Mnangagwa on Wednesday hosted the Zimbabwe senior men’s rugby team at State House where he distributed cash rewards of US$6,500 per player for winning this year’s Rugby Africa Cup.
In his congratulatory address, President Mnangagwa described the Sables’ feat is a testament to the dedication and perseverance of all involved and serves as shining symbol of the nations’ pride and unity.
“I am honoured today as we gather to celebrate an extraordinary victory and pay tribute to the remarkable spirit, resilience and teamwork that have propelled our team to this pinnacle of success at the Rugby Africa Cup in Uganda,” said President Mnangagwa.
“This achievement is a testament to the dedication and perseverance of our players, coaches and support staff, serving as a shining symbol of our nation’s pride and unity,” he said.
The Zimbabwe Sables are coming off quite the impressive year, during which they finished unbeaten in Test rugby and clinched the Africa Cup title in Kampala, Uganda back in July.
The Africa Cup conquest was their first victory 12 years, a run that also included a first and, more importantly, victory over regional powerhouses Namibia in 23 years.
The win now puts them in good stead for next year’s Africa Cup competition which will double as qualification for the 2027 Rugby World Cup in Australia.
