I Don't Need $10K Bonus to Beat Eagles - Saintfiet

[Folami David]

Malawi interim coach Tom Saintfiet has withdrawn his demand for a $10 000 (K3.2 million) appearance fee if the Flames beat Nigeria in a decisive World Cup qualifier in September.
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Saintfiet reiterated that he was not in the country for the sake of money but rather to help Malawi beat Nigeria.
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"I decided to drop the allowance and give it to charity because I am not here because of the money. I don't care about the money. Right now the bonus is not important at all," Tom said.
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"Winning against Nigeria will be a beautiful bonus I can get from my players."
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"For me money is not the motivation. I came here as a volunteer. I want to bring Malawian football to the next level and try to qualify them for the World Cup," he said.
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The Belgian was appointed at the start of July on a two-month deal, tasked with steering The Flames past Nigeria in their final Group F qualifier on 6 September – a win would put them through to the play-offs.
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Saintfiet remains confident he can get the required result against Nigeria.
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Football Association of Malawi (FAM) president Walter Nyamilandu had earlier said at Tuesday's news conference at Chiwembe Technical Centre in Blantyre that it had decided to provide a special bonus for the players in the gruel qualifier using its business fund. But could not divulge more information on how much each player will get.

[Shola Sholaz]

That's what they always say and then we'll end up beating then black and blue. They all just love to brag...We do the playing.