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$35 million for Boyz
Prime Minister Bruce Golding, on behalf of the Government, donated $35 million to the Reggae Boyz 'Back to Africa' campaign last night as Jamaica make a big push to qualify for the 2010 World Cup in South Africa.
Mr. Golding and Sports Minister Olivia Grange handed over a symbolic cheque to Jamaica Football Federation (JFF) President, Captain Horace Burrell, moments before Jamaica's friendly with El Salvador, which they won 3-0.
"It's wonderful to be back here playing football," said Golding, a year to the date since Jamaica hosted Peru.
"Football energises and unites the people and that's why I am here to show my support to the JFF."
Captain Burrell, who, in his latest disclosure last night said the JFF is in debt of more than $100 million, told the estimated crowd of about 20,000, "Football fans, this is for you."
Burrell later added that the money will be used to service expenses, including money owed to former coach Velibor Milutinovic.
$35 million for Boyz
Prime Minister Bruce Golding, on behalf of the Government, donated $35 million to the Reggae Boyz 'Back to Africa' campaign last night as Jamaica make a big push to qualify for the 2010 World Cup in South Africa.
Mr. Golding and Sports Minister Olivia Grange handed over a symbolic cheque to Jamaica Football Federation (JFF) President, Captain Horace Burrell, moments before Jamaica's friendly with El Salvador, which they won 3-0.
"It's wonderful to be back here playing football," said Golding, a year to the date since Jamaica hosted Peru.
"Football energises and unites the people and that's why I am here to show my support to the JFF."
Captain Burrell, who, in his latest disclosure last night said the JFF is in debt of more than $100 million, told the estimated crowd of about 20,000, "Football fans, this is for you."
Burrell later added that the money will be used to service expenses, including money owed to former coach Velibor Milutinovic.
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