CHAN 2024: Kenyans React as Ruto Promises Harambee Stars Players KSh 2.5m for Next Game
- Kenyans shared their views after President William Ruto announced a new reward scheme for Harambee Stars players
- On Sunday, August 17, Harambee Stars will face Zambia in a crucial African Nations Championship Games (CHAN) game
- Kenyans expressed why Harambee Stars have a strong chance of qualifying for the next round following the president's new pledge
Amos Khaemba, a journalist at TUKO.co.ke, brings over four years of experience covering politics and current affairs in Kenya.
Nairobi - President William Ruto has promised Harambee Stars players more goodies in the ongoing African Nations Championship (CHAN) games.
Source: Facebook
On Monday, August 11, Ruto held a meeting with Harambee Stars at the Pullman Hotel, Upper Hill, Nairobi.
How William Ruto praised Harambee Stars players
The president lauded that team for managing to bring the country together, adding that the game has shown that unity can be achieved in the country.
"Unity has always propelled us forward. We must never allow negativity, failure, or doubt to prevent us from reaching our full potential. If we believe in ourselves and refuse to let division or hate enter the equation, Kenya can become the great nation we all dream of.
"The Harambee Stars are proof of what unity can achieve. They have brought the country together and we are all witnessing the success it is bringing to the nation. We stand behind you, praying that this time we win will CHAN because it’s within close reach," Ruto said.
How much William Ruto promised Harambee Stars
The president congratulated the team for securing a historic win against Morocco to increase their chances of advancing to the next stage.
As a new motivation package, the head of state announced that each player will walk away with KSh 2.55 million if they win the next match against Zambia.
Further, the president announced that each player will be allocated a two-bedroom affordable housing unit in a location of their choice if the team secures a victory at the quarterfinals.
"Met the team to congratulate them on their victory over Morocco and their historic qualification for the CHAN knockout stages. We’ve also agreed on rewards: A win against Zambia next Sunday will earn each player KSh 2.5 million. If they triumph in the quarter-finals, each will be gifted KSh 1 million and a two-bedroom affordable housing unit in a location of their choice," the president announced.
How did Kenyans react to the new reward scheme for Harambee Stars?
Dan kiptoo:
"Zambia will see bad things 😅."
@abrahamkir5517
"Wow, very nice reward that one, Good job Mr. President. Good luck to @Harambee__Stars. Kenya Moja Kenya yetu."
Domi:
"The president is taking good care of our players. These are some of the most underappreciated servicemen in our country. Most of them have retired previously with nothing to show for after a big successful career with big name. They deserve all they are getting."
Felix Akello
"Well, the boys have sufficient motivation to succeed!"
KenMuritu:
"The motivation is very exciting. Harambee stars wajue wakisonga na Prezzo anasonga."
Source: Twitter
What does Kenya need to qualify for the quarter-finals?
As reported earlier, Harambee Stars need a point against Zambia to qualify for the next group, no matter what happens in the other games.
A win, on the other hand, will make them Group A winners, and thus they will play their last 8 fixtures in Nairobi.
Alternatively, Kenya can qualify without kicking a ball if Angola fails to beat DR Congo on Thursday, August 14.
Source: TUKO.co.ke
