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THE Zimbabwe Cricket Board (ZC) has rewarded the senior women’s national cricket team with US$80 000 for winning gold at the 13th African Games in Ghana.
The money will be shared between the team’s players and technical staff.
“On behalf of the Zimbabwe Cricket Board, Management and Staff, I wish to congratulate the entire team on the terrific job to win gold at the 13th African Games in Ghana,” said ZC managing director, Givemore Makoni in a congratulatory message to the ‘Golden Girls’.
Zimbabwe Women became cricket’s first ever cricket champions at the continental multi-sport event.
The team won all their matches, including the thrilling Super Over victory against South Africa on Wednesday.
“We followed all your action with immense pride and excitement as you recorded five victories in five matches, including the final against South Africa, to become the first ever cricket champions at the continental multi-sport event.
“This historic feat is clearly a result of your hard work, passion and dedication and all of you can be proud of the well-deserved accomplishment. Congratulations, once again, and thank you for bringing so much joy to our hearts,” he said.
The ‘Golden Girls’ are set to receive a hero’s welcome when they land at the Robert Gabriel Mugabe International Airport in Harare at 14:35 hours tomorrow (Friday).
