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Zambia government want Chipolopolo’s coach salary increased

Zambia Minister of Sports Elvis Nkandu has argued that the government’s monthly contribution to Chipolopolo coach Aljosa Asanovic’s salary is insufficient.

Nkandu said the USD$10 000 (R 162 000) that government contributes towards the Chipolopolo coach’s salary was insufficient.

“Surely, we have been giving you (FAZ) US$10 000 from time immemorial, surely can we continue giving you US$10 000 that was given 25 years ago. That does not make sense because even the shirt you bought 25 years ago was at K1, but today could be at K200,” Nkandu said.

In addition to the $10,000 contribution from the government, FAZ contributes around $15,000 (R244 000) towards the Croatian’s salary.

The $25,000 that Asanovic gets has to be split with four other coaches.

“If you want to attract better, quality, and experienced coaches, there are no two ways about it. You have to increase their salary. If you are giving US$25 000 to a coach, then an experienced coach comes through asking for USD$100, 000 and you do not have it, what happens? He goes to where they can offer USD$100, 000. So, director, even when we are pushing FAZ to give us better results, there is something that we should do as government as well,” he said.

“So, when you hear I am challenging for better results from president Kamanga, I am also aware of what the government should do.”

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