June 12 (Reuters) - Self-styled Zimbabwean soccer 'prophet' Walter Magaya has stepped in again to ensure the national team can play their African Nations Cup qualifier in Malawi on Saturday.
The squad was due to leave for Blantyre on Thursday but stayed in Harare after the players refused to travel, citing concerns that they would not receive match fees from the cash-strapped Zimbabwe Football Association (ZIFA).
Magaya, who also paid $50,000 last month for the team to take part in the regional Cosafa Cup, moved in again to cover the $42,000 needed to cover the trip to Malawi.