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Harare Bureau
ZIFA’S ill-fated experiment with hapless Croatian coach, Zdravko Logarusic, has cost the association a cumulative bill of over US$223 000, in salaries and bonuses, over the last 20 months.

And, all they have to show for such expenditure, is just a single win, in 14 matches.

His five points, which he picked in World Cup/Afcon matches, a victory over Botswana and two draws against Bafana Bafana and Algeria, cost an average of US$44 600, per point.

In terms of goals, the four goals, which the Warriors scored, under his guidance in either a World Cup/Afcon qualifier, came at an average cost of US$55 750, per goal.

The four goals were scored by Tino Kadewere, Knowledge Musona and Prince Dube, against Algeria, and Perfect Chikwende, against Botswana, in Francistown. Loga, who was sacked this week following a disastrous run as Warriors head coach, has already withdrawn about US$133 000 in salaries, since his appointment, in February last year.

It has also emerged the 55-year-old coach, who turned the Warriors into the whipping boys of the continent, has been offered a US$90 000 severance package, by the association, as a parting gift.

Under their contractual agreement, Loga has been earning a monthly salary of US$7 000. The association are paying him off US$35 000, for the remaining five months of the contract, and an additional US$55 000, for his role in the Warriors’ 2021 Afcon qualifying success.

Zifa could not confirm the finer details and the exact figures, which the Croatian will be entitled to, as part of his divorce package, citing the need to respect employer/employee confidence.

“We do not discuss such information in the press. It’s a fact Loga has been relieved of his duties and efforts are being made that he will get all that is due to him so that we do not run into problems in the future,” said Zifa spokesperson, Xolisani Gwesela.

However, close sources yesterday said Loga has since been paid US$35 000, with the remaining US$55 000, set to be settled at a later date.

Loga demanded the US$55 000, as part of his contractual agreement with Zifa, where he would get 10 percent from the US$550 000 grant, which is given by Caf to all the teams, which qualify for the Afcon finals.

“Discussions have been taking place with the coach and it was agreed he will be getting US$90 000, as part of his contract termination dues,’’ the sources said.

“Remember he has been on a US$7 000-per-month contract, so that means he will be paid off the remaining five months.

“That one has since been settled and there is a balance of US$55 000, which will be paid once the money comes through from Caf.

“He is entitled to this money as per the contract he signed with Zifa.

“There was a clause in the contract which stated that the coach will receive 10 percent of the US$550 000 that Caf hand out to every team that qualifies to the finals of the tournament.

“So, once the money is in, Loga will get his share.’’