Scottland FC, Khama Billiat’s new workforce, has secured almost R50 million in sponsorship offers for the 2025 season, making it one of many wealthiest golf equipment in Zimbabwe.

Billiat, who just lately joined Scottland as a marquee signing, is a part of a membership making its debut within the top-flight league after being promoted from the second tier in 2024. The Castle Lager-sponsored Zimbabwe Premier League usually takes place from March to November.

The former Kaizer Chiefs star is reportedly among the many highest-paid gamers within the league, although rumors of a US$45,000 (R850,000) signing-on payment have been denied by the Zimbabwean international.

Despite being a comparatively younger workforce, established in 2023, Scottland has managed to draw vital monetary backing. According to the Chronicle Zimbabwe, the membership is now the richest in Zimbabwe’s high league for 2025, with sponsors investing a complete of US$2.5 million (R47.3 million) this 12 months.

The sponsorship offers embrace US$1.5 million (R28.4 million) from Sakunda Holdings, one among Zimbabwe’s largest vitality and logistics corporations, and US$1 million (R18.9 million) from IMC Communications, an organization owned by Harare businessman Wicknell Chivayo. In addition to those sponsorships, Chivayo confirmed his dedication to the membership’s success by gifting Scottland 20 Toyota Aquas on the finish of the earlier season as a reward for his or her promotion.

In addition to Scottland FC, different soccer golf equipment in Zimbabwe are additionally making waves with their monetary backing. FC Platinum, traditionally one of many highest-paying golf equipment within the nation, has maintained monetary stability due to the backing of its mining mother or father firm. According to Far Post, between 2020 and 2022, FC Platinum paid former participant Silas Songani a reported US$4,000 (R76,000) per 30 days, making him one of many highest earners in Zimbabwe throughout that interval.

Yadah FC demonstrated its monetary muscle by signing Khama Billiat and efficiently overlaying his wage, proving their potential to compete on the high degree. Manica Diamonds FC additionally confirmed their monetary power once they expressed curiosity in Billiat earlier than he in the end joined Yadah FC. They provided a US$20,000 (R380,000) sign-on payment, a US$3,500 (R66,000) month-to-month wage, and a US$500 (R9,500) profitable bonus, showcasing their capability to draw high expertise.

Meanwhile, Ngezi Platinum FC, one other financially steady membership, had their riches repay in 2023 once they clinched the league title. Their success is a testomony to the optimistic influence that robust monetary backing can have on a membership’s efficiency on the sphere.

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