Ruto Offers Sh2.5m for Harambee Stars' match against Zambia
President William Ruto has upped the ante for the Harambee Stars in the African Nations Championship (CHAN) 2024, promising each player a significant reward if they triumph in the tournament.
The total amount each player has accumulated so far is Sh6.5 million, with Sh6 million coming from earlier promises and Sh0.5 million from the latest victory over Morocco. If the team manages to win their quarter-final match against Zambia, each player will receive an additional Sh2.5 million and a two-bedroom house at a location of their choice.
In a series of promises made before the tournament, Ruto pledged Ksh 1 million to each team member for every match won, Ksh 500,000 for every draw, Ksh 60 million for reaching the quarterfinals, Ksh 70 million for making it to the semifinals, and Ksh 600 million if they win the entire tournament.
Following the team's win against Zambia, Ruto has reaffirmed his commitment to these rewards, emphasizing the Sh2.5 million individual bonuses for a quarterfinals win. If the team reaches the finals by winning the semi-finals, the houses offered to the players will be upgraded to three-bedroom units.
Here's a summary of the key rewards announced by President Ruto for CHAN 2024:
| Achievement | Reward per Player / Team | |---------------------------------|---------------------------------------------| | Win every match | Ksh 1 million each player | | Draw every match | Ksh 500,000 each player | | Win quarterfinal vs. Zambia | Ksh 2.5 million & a two-bedroom apartment each player | | Reach quarterfinals | Ksh 60 million (team) | | Reach semifinals | Ksh 70 million (team) | | Win tournament (champions) | Ksh 600 million (team) |
This robust reward scheme aims to motivate Harambee Stars at the CHAN 2024 tournament. Ruto has praised Kenyans, calling them 'The Twelfth Man,' for their support and urged the team to maintain its winning spirit. The President's offer of houses is still contingent on the team winning games in the African Nations Championship (CHAN).
As the team prepares for their upcoming game against Zambia, Ruto has urged them to maintain their winning spirit. The location for the houses, whether for a quarterfinals win or if the team reaches the finals, has not been specified by the President.
The Harambee Stars have been on a winning streak, having already received Sh2.5 million from earlier wins against Morocco, DR Congo, and a draw with Angola. The team will be aiming to continue this form in their quest for the CHAN 2024 title.
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