William Ruto to Fulfill KSh 500k Promise to Kenyan Team after Draw with Angola: "Niko Na Deni Yenu"
- Players of the Kenyan national team will be KSh 500,000 richer after President William Ruto confirmed he would honour his promise
- The home team braved the one-man-less disadvantage to force a draw with Angola after a Harambee Stars midfielder got a red card.
- The cash prize would add to the KSh 1 million each of the Harambee Stars players received after winning against the Democratic Republic of Congo in their CHAN campaign opener
President William Ruto has lauded the Kenyan team for its brave display against Angola in the team's second match in the ongoing 2024 African Nations Championship (CHAN) football championship.
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Harambee Stars leveraged a penalty offer to equalise after Angola's earlier goal.
The Kenyan team would proceed to hold the visitors to a tie after a red card incident that robbed them of one player.
How William Ruto appreciated Harambee Stars
Ruto said that the team put up an impeccable football spectacle.
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He appreciated that the team was overburdened with one player off the pitch, but managed to force a draw with the aggressive Angola.
"What a valiant display of skill and endurance by our gallant Harambee Stars! Reduced to 10 men early in the game, you stood tall, fought hard, and covered every blade of grass on the pitch to hold Angola to a commanding draw. What you displayed this evening was not just football; it is the Kenyan spirit on show for Africa and the world. Courage. Grit. Patriotism," he said.
Will Ruto keep his promise to Harambee Stars players?
The president reaffirmed his commitment to the promise he made to the players.
He had promised that for each win, each member of the team would be handed KSh 1 million, and KSh 500,000 for every draw.
Ruto promised to live up to that promise.
"You have made us proud. Congratulations, boys. I owe you as we had agreed," he stated.
How Harambee Stars defended against Angola after red card drama
Marvin Nabwire received a direct red card during the first half of Kenya’s CHAN 2024 match against Angola.
Despite being reduced to ten men early on, Harambee Stars showcased a resilient defensive display.
Angola applied consistent pressure but couldn’t make the most of their numerical advantage.
The visitors took an early lead in the 6th minute through Jó Paciência, who converted a cross from Beni Jetour.
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Kenya quickly responded, with Austin Odhiambo scoring from the penalty spot in the 12th minute after being brought down in the box.
Nabwire’s dismissal came following a VAR review, prompting head coach Benni McCarthy to adjust his game plan.
The team battled through the remaining 70 minutes with a player down, maintaining their composure and tactical discipline.
Who next is Harambee Stars playing against?
The home team is slated to play against Morocco on Sunday, August 10.
A win will catapult them to the top of Group A and a clear path to the quarter finals.
The team has four points after a win and draw, and Morocco has three, having won against Angola on August 3.
The Sunday match will be the second one for Morocco.
Ruto promised the Harambee Stars team KSh 600 million should they clinch the CHAN title.
Source: TUKO.co.ke
