The government distributed 500,000 shillings to each Harambee Stars member following their draw against Angola. Twenty-seven players and fifteen technical staff received the promised financial rewards. The Ministry of Sports confirmed the payments fulfilled presidential commitments made before the tournament began. This monetary incentive represents part of broader efforts to motivate Kenya's national football team. The reward system demonstrates official support for the squad's qualification campaign.
President William Ruto established a comprehensive prize structure for tournament performance. Victory in matches earns players one million shillings each, while draws provide 500,000 shillings per person. The team previously earned one million shillings each after defeating DR Congo in their opening fixture. Ruto increased the championship prize from 200 million to 600 million shillings for winning the CHAN trophy. Former Nairobi Governor Mike Sonko added a 400 million shilling pledge to support the national team.
The combined potential earnings reach one billion shillings, representing the largest financial incentive ever offered to a Kenyan national team.
President William Ruto established a comprehensive prize structure for tournament performance. Victory in matches earns players one million shillings each, while draws provide 500,000 shillings per person. The team previously earned one million shillings each after defeating DR Congo in their opening fixture. Ruto increased the championship prize from 200 million to 600 million shillings for winning the CHAN trophy. Former Nairobi Governor Mike Sonko added a 400 million shilling pledge to support the national team.
The combined potential earnings reach one billion shillings, representing the largest financial incentive ever offered to a Kenyan national team.
