Zimbabwe premier league top earners
By Sibhekisipho Fayayo
If the transfer activity is anything to go by then soccer fans are assured of an exciting 2015 premiership season. Adding to the impetus is how most clubs have structured their remuneration packages ahead of the start of the PSL season.
Zvishavane-based FC Platinum are reportedly the top paying club in Zimbabwean soccer.
In a top eight list compiled by B-Metro, FC Platinum top the list as they offer their players $400 in winning bonuses while the lowest paid player earns $500 with the highest getting $1 000 as monthly salaries.
FC Platinum spokesperson Chido Chizondo believes the club offers competitive remunerations to motivate the players.
“I’m not allowed to disclose our remuneration package as that is private and confidential information but I would like to believe that we offer competitive remuneration packages which are necessary to motivate our players to be hungry for success,” said Chizondo.
On second position is ambitious Harare City who are also said to offer $400 in winning bonuses while their monthly salaries see the lowest earner getting $400 with the highest paid player getting $1 000.
That is no surprise as the Sun Shine boys have made their intentions known this season through their chequebook.
The club made a complete overhaul to the technical department while also bringing big names to their squad.
Harare giants Dynamos, who are sponsored by BancABC are on third position.
The Glamour Boys offer $350 as winning bonuses and monthly salaries which range from $650 to $1 000.
How Mine, another ambitious side, are in fourth position. The gold miners reportedly offer $300 in winning bonuses, the monthly salary range of players is said to be pegged between $400 and $800.
Highlanders, who are also bankrolled by BancABC are in fifth position as they offer $250 in winning bonuses with $400 to $800 being their monthly salary range.
Prior to the unveiling of new sponsorship deal with South African technology company Blazingchilli Caps United were on position six as they offer $200 winning bonuses and monthly salaries which range from $250 to $600.
On seventh position are fast-food sponsored Chicken Inn who offer $150 as winning bonuses and monthly salaries lowest of $300 and $550 being the highest.
Mutare based Buffaloes complete the top eight as they offer $100 for a win and a salary range of between $350 and 500. B Metro
