Tanzanians Throw Shade at Kenyans after Harambee Stars' Loss to Madagascar: "Hawajacheza na Kizungu"

• Kenya's national football team, Harambee Stars, has been eliminated from the CHAN competition by Madagascar in dramatic quarter-final penalties
• The intense game saw Harambee Stars put their best foot forward, but things did not turn out as they had hoped after missing two penalties
• TUKO.co.ke has highlighted reactions by Tanzanians who are having a blast mocking Kenya's elimination at home

Tanzanians have taken to social media to diss Kenyans after the national team, Harambee Stars, was eliminated in the CHAN 2024 quarter finals.

The past three weeks have seen the Kenyan football team dominate on the pitch, winning each game at hand.

Things escalated between Kenya and Tanzania after it emerged that some Kenyans had bought tickets for the latter's quarter-final match against Morocco, just to spite them.

What happened at Harambee Stars versus Madagascar match?

On social media, Tanzanians were waiting to see the results of Kenya versus Madagascar, which was played at the Kasarani International Stadium.

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The intense match saw Kenya and Madagascar draw with one goal from each team, even after the extra time, forcing them into penalties.

However, Kenya missed out on two penalties, giving Madagascar an edge and a narrow win into the semi-finals.

In a video shared by Wasafi FM on Instagram, Tanzanians had nothing but shade and backhanded compliments towards their northern neighbours.

Watch the video below:

What did Tanzanians tell Kenyans?

Here are some of the reactions from social media users:

@kipara_tu said:

"Bora hata wemetoka wapate na muda wakuandamana."

@unstopable_parfect said:

"Kenya wamefurushwa kama paka shume."

@jumashibe said:

"Usimcheke mwenzio wakati hujavuka mto, subiri na wewe unyolewe."

@geofreambakisye said:

"Kamdomo kamewaponza sisi tulikaa kimya tukaonekana mafala."

@officialjoshy_tz said:

"Hawajacheza na Kingereza leo."

@Owenkonzolo said:

"Nyinyi mlienda kwa waganga, mnadhani hatuwajui?"

@mrisho3209 said:

"Safi sana wangetusumbua sana."

@Abdi said:

"Afadhali wametolewa, bure hatungepumua hadi mwakani."

@Aliya said:

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"Sisi tulingoja kuona wakibwagwa, vizuri watanyamaza sasa."

How much did Harambee Stars pocket?

President William Ruto had rolled out a hefty incentive package for Harambee Stars, pledging KSh 1 million for every group stage win and KSh 500,000 for a draw.

He further promised KSh 60 million for reaching the quarter-finals, KSh 70 million for making it to the semis, and a staggering KSh 600 million if they clinched the tournament title.

After their victory over Morocco, Ruto promised another reward of KSh 2.5 million for each player if they triumphed over Zambia.

Opposition leader Raila Odinga also issued KSh 500,000 to the players after they beat Morocco, to show his support for the national team.

What did Kenyans say about Harambee Stars' wins?

After the national teams' consistent winning streak, a majority of Kenyans attributed their performance to the president's incentives.

Many recalled how Kenya's football team was almost nonexistent before the new coach took over.

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They also urged the government to ensure that the footballers are well taken care of so that their focus can be on the pitch.

Kenyans' messages were also echoed by leaders who commended the president for his incentives and for building a relationship with the football team.

Proofreading by Mercy Nyambura, copy editor at TUKO.co.ke.

Source: TUKO.co.ke