MEXICO CITY - Sports Minister Gayton McKenzie has pledged a R5 million incentive for every match Bafana Bafana wins at the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
Speaking to the team after its historic victory over South Korea, McKenzie said the rewards would include their recent win against South Korea.
Bafana Bafana reached the FIFA World Cup Round of 32 for the first time after defeating South Korea in their final Group A match. The team will now face co-hosts Canada on Sunday at 9pm in the knockout stage.
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"I am committing to you guys, for every game that we win, we will give you R5 million. If you are going to win the next game against Canada, you will have R10 million. If you win the other game against Morocco, you will have R15 million," McKenzie said.
The minister also said he would engage the private sector to secure additional sponsorship for the national team as it continues its World Cup campaign.