Siva Afi GM Leota Lene Leota (left) and company manager Claire Leota launching the Manu Samoa supporters fundraising drive in Auckland

 

By Nanai Laveitiga Tuiletufuga

The Manu Samoa 2015 World Cup squad can expect cash bonus regardless of their standings at the end of the tournament.

A Fund has been set up by Siva Afi Company for that purpose.

In the 2011, World Cup Siva Afi donated $25,000 tala to the Manu Samoa from sales  commission collected by Siva Afi’s from selling Manu Samoa supporters t-shirts.

That investment ran for six weeks.

But with less than 3 years away, the drive will hopefully generate a lot more.

But there are new conditions, according to Siva Afi’s General Manager Director Leota Lene Leota.

“Proceeds from the Trust Fund will be given out as a bonus for players.

“It will be on top of their normal players allowances paid by the union.

“It’s a motivational investment for players to concentrate on playing and not worry about money.�?

The 2015 World Cup campaign was launched in New Zealand during the ‘Buy Samoa Made’ Trade Show in Mangere New Zealand this month.

And there are plans to go worldwide.

“There is a huge Manu Samoa following here in Auckland.

“We will launch the Samoan campaign before the end of the month before moving on to American Samoa, Hawaii, USA, Europe and Australia,�? continued Leota.

“Manu Samoa is the country’s team and every Samoan supporter regardless of where you live should support our drive.

“It’s the least that we can do.�?

Rugby Union chief executive Fred Atoa is echoing the same message.

“It’s no secret that funding is a problem and every sene counts.

“We urge our Manu Samoa supporters to show their loto nuu by supporting Siva Afi as our contribution to our boys in blue.

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