Despite losing to bitter rivals Caps United in a tense Harare Derby, Dynamos have been honoured with a bus by Sir Wicknel Chivayo.
Sir Chivayo pledged to a Dynamos supporter who pleaded on behalf of the team to buy them the bus during his interview at Capitaltalk FM Radio recently.
The supporter requested Chivayo to buy the bus in the event Dynamos was going to beat Caps, which the former lost 2-1.
However, Chivayo has honoured his pledge differently.
“The weekend fixture between DEMBARE and MAKEPEKEPE was nothing short of sporting excellence at play, and I extend my congratulations to CAPS United for your victory.
“Football is about COMPETITION and celebrating the BEAUTY of the game.
“However, what genuinely surprised me during the match was the level of ridicule and unnecessary mockery directed towards my promise to Dynamos if they WON the match against CAPS UNITED, which I made during my interview on Capitalk FM last week.
“A PASSIONATE Dynamos supporter had requested that in the event DEMBARE wins, I should buy the club a BRAND-NEW BUS.
“Whilst the result unfortunately did not go their way, I APPRECIATED the overwhelming love shown by the Dynamos supporters.
“More importantly, most of my close relatives and friends are passionate Dynamos supporters, and for me, this matter goes beyond football.
“DYNAMOS is a HOUSEHOLD NAME and part of Zimbabwe’s football history.
“It is the NEXT BEST THING to be formed in 1963, after ZANU PF.
“I therefore REFUSE to reduce myself to someone who only stands by his word when circumstances are FAVOURABLE.
“Accordingly, I say a BIG CONGRATULATIONS to the GLAMOUR BOYS.
“I will STILL proceed with purchasing a BRAND-NEW 65-seater BUS for Dynamos Football Club. “In addition, I will also give the players USD$50,000 for trying hard as motivation and encouragement despite the defeat.
“Please note that this is NOT sponsorship of any sort, but just APPRECIATION to supporters who demonstrated and displayed genuine love by filling up the stadium.
“The Club Management can IMMEDIATELY contact my Lawyer MR SIKHUMBUZO MPOFU, and deliver the bus registration details.”
He added that he is surprised that his name is popular outside the country.
“I must say it’s actually SURPRISING how outside Zimbabwe, the “BIG” name “CHIVAYO” is received with RESPECT and treated to RED CARPET receptions.
“As the saying goes, “’ A PROPHET is not without HONOUR, EXCEPT in his own HOMETOWN. Unfortunately, some people struggle to celebrate one of their own simply because he is successful or WEALTHY.
“None of that will ever change who I am or the values I stand for.
“PUT SOME RESPECT ON MY NAME.
“Football must UNITE US and inspire healthy competition rather than hatred and division.
“At the end of the day, this was never about proving a point to anyone.
“It was about HONOURING my word and appreciating GENUINE supporters who showed me overwhelming love and respect.”
