Kenya's Harambee Stars bolstered their wallets with Sh500,000 following their draw against Angola in the CHAN tournament.
The African Nations Championship (CHAN) 2024 is proving to be an exciting tournament for Kenya's national football team, Harambee Stars. In a recent match against Angola at Kasarani Stadium, the team displayed resilience, earning a draw despite being a man down after defender Marvin Omondi was shown a straight red card in the 21st minute.
This draw has brought Harambee Stars a financial reward, as President William Ruto's pledged incentive package was fulfilled. Each player will receive 500,000 Kenyan shillings, which amounts to a total payout of 10 million shillings for the team following their draw with Angola.
President Ruto's incentive package, announced before the tournament, is designed to motivate Harambee Stars at every stage of the competition. The comprehensive reward structure includes a record 600 million Kenyan shillings (about $167,000) reward if they win the tournament. Additionally, each player will receive 1 million shillings for every match victory and 500,000 shillings for every draw. The team will earn 60 million shillings for reaching the quarter-finals and 70 million shillings for advancing to the semi-finals.
The payout for the draw against Angola fulfills President Ruto's pledge of 500,000 shillings for every draw, part of a sweeping incentive package aimed at boosting morale for the tournament. The Football Kenya Federation considers this incentive package as one of the most generous in Kenya's football history, marking a new era of government support for national teams.
Despite being a man down, Harambee Stars defended resolutely against Angola to earn their draw. Austin Odhiambo scored a penalty for Harambee Stars in the 12th minute to level the score against Angola. The team's resilience was evident, and their performance against Angola has undoubtedly boosted their morale for the remaining matches.
A similar reward awaits Harambee Stars after their game against Angola, providing further motivation for the team to perform well in the tournament. With the incentive package in place and the team's determination on display, Harambee Stars are poised to make a strong showing in the African Nations Championship 2024.
Sports enthusiasts rejoice as the financial reward for Harambee Stars' draw against Angola in the African Nations Championship (CHAN) 2024 is a testament to the team's resilience and the effectiveness of President William Ruto's incentive package. The additional funds, specifically 500,000 Kenyan shillings per player, will undoubtedly boost their morale for future football matches in the tournament, reaffirming the significance of sports in uniting and motivating the nation.
