KONDIE ADAMANT ON CAF TOURNEY Newly crowned TNM Super League champions Big Bullets’ chairperson Kondi Msungama has insisted that despite tales of doom and gloom, the People’s Team will take part in the CAF Champions League. Speaking soon after the team’s 1-0 victory over Moyale Barracks on Saturday, Msungama said they will now switch focus to preparing for the elite continental club showpiece. “Upon my election, I promised to win the league championship. Inevitably, there were bricks thrown at me, with some people even saying that I was completely out of touch with reality and I did not know what I was talking about. “Now, I am saying we will manage to take part in the Champions League and prophets of doom are out with their guns blazing, suggesting that it is a joke, but I will prove them wrong and will take part in the tournament,” said Msungama. The FAM GS said the crucial aspect is whether Bullets have the financial muscle to meet the demands of taking part in such an elite tournament. The fine that is imposed for pulling out before the draw is $10 000 [about K5.15 million] and between $25 000 [about K12.8 million] and $50 000 [about K15.7 million] for pulling out when the tournament is in progress. “And when a club fails to pay the fine, it is the association that suffers the consequences like it was a couple of years back when we were taken to task for Escom United’s withdrawal. So, we only hope Bullets are aware of that and that they are financially ready,” added Nyirenda. However, Bullets GS Harold Fote said there are prospective sponsors waiting in the wings to bankroll some of the costs.
Posted on: Tue, 02 Dec 2014 03:21:30 +0000
Trending Topics
Recently Viewed Topics
© 2015