Harambee Stars players to get handsome bonuses after AFCON heroics

Michael Olunga celebrates scoring a goal against Tanzania [Courtesy]

After coming back from behind twice to beat Tanzania 3-2 in a heated Africa Cup of Nations Group C clash, Harambee Stars players can now sit pretty, knowing they will each pocket quarter a million shillings.

A brace from Kashiwa Reysol striker Michael Olunga and Cercle Brugge defensive midfielder Johanna Omollo kept Kenya’s hopes of progressing to the last 16 alive, compounding Tanzania to yet another winless year in the AFCON, a record they have been holding for 39 years.

Each Harambee Stars player has reportedly pocketed Sh750,000 for attending the training camp in France before the continental showpiece. This accompanies a reported Sh900,000 given to each for taking part in the tournament up north.

Olunga scored a brace [Courtesy]

According to local media, the team will now earn sh250,000 every time they win a match and progress in the tournament.

“I want us to develop a culture where we have a financial plan and go ahead to actualize it. We want to stop talking about money issues every time because it spoils everything. We have made an agreement with the players and we will actualize it,” said Football Kenya boss Nick Mwendwa in April.