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Harambee Stars Beat DR Congo in CHAN Opener, Earn KSh1 Million Each
President Ruto’s pre-match promise of KSh1 million per player for a win and KSh500,000 for a draw galvanized the squad.
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Harambee Stars
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Ruto Announces Huge Bonuses for Harambee Stars: Sh600M for CHAN Victory, Sh1M per Player per Win
Even a last-place finish in their group would guarantee the Harambee Stars KSh 25.8 million, while tournament champions will receive KSh 452.2 million.
Blow for Harambee Stars as Mohammed Bajaber Ruled Out of CHAN After Simba SC Move
Kenya’s preparations for the upcoming African Nations Championship (CHAN) have been dealt a major blow following the withdrawal of influential midfielder Mohammed Bajaber from the squad. Bajaber, 23, has been ruled out of the continental tournament after sealing a high-profile move to Tanzanian giants Simba SC, disqualifying him from participating in CHAN, which is restricted […]
Harambee Stars Guaranteed KSh 25.8 Million Payday Regardless of CHAN 2024 Performance
The tournament winners will claim an impressive KSh 452.2 million ($3.5 million), marking a substantial 75% increase from the KSh 258.4 million that Senegal received for winning the 2023 edition.
Harambee Stars Coach Benni McCarthy Breaks Silence on The Alleged Fallout Ahead of CHAN
With 28 players currently in camp, he expressed satisfaction with the team’s fitness levels and preparation.
Benni McCarthy Unveils Final Harambee Stars Squad for CHAN 2024 With Big Hopes on Home Soil
For the first time ever, Kenya will compete in the African Nations Championship (CHAN), and the Harambee Stars are ready to shine. Head coach Benni McCarthy has officially named his final 25-man squad for the 2024 CHAN tournament, set to kick off on August 2 across four East African nations: Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania, and Zanzibar. […]
Harambee Stars Withdraws From Tournament
Following the development, the team will return to Kenya to continue their preparations for the continental competition.
Victor Wanyama Makes A Return To Harambee Stars, Olunga Dropped
NAIROBI, Kenya, May 27, 2025 – Former Harambee Stars captain Victor Wanyama has come out of retirement to rejoin the national team. The former Tottenham midfielder is part of a 25-man provisional squad named on Tuesday evening by head coach Benni McCarthy for next month’s international friendly against Chad. Over the weekend, Wanyama had revealed […]
Patrick Matasi Betting and Match Fixing Scandals Shock Kenyan Football Fans
Kenyan football fans are in shock after a leaked video allegedly linked former Harambee Stars goalkeeper Patrick Matasi to a betting scandal. The footage, which has gone viral, shows Matasi in a conversation that appears to involve match-fixing. This revelation has sparked outrage on social media, with fans demanding answers about the integrity of the […]
William Lenkupae: The Australian-Born Sensation Shining for Harambee Stars
Benni McCarthy named his first Harambee Stars squad, which had many familiar faces and had been the team’s backbone. He initially picked 50 players but later trimmed the list for the crucial World Cup qualifiers against Gambia and Gabon. Among the players who traveled to Ivory Coast for the Gambia match, a few new names […]
Francis Kimanzi Takes Over as FKF Development Director
Francis Kimanzi is back in the spotlight, but this time, he’s shaping the future of Kenyan football. The former Harambee Stars head coach has been named FKF Development Director, a role that puts him in charge of nurturing talent and strengthening football structures. With over 20 years of coaching experience, Kimanzi is set to make […]
Benni McCarthy Net Worth, Career, Age, Coaching Journey, Harambee Stars Job & Personal Life
Benni McCarthy has taken on a new challenge as the head coach of Kenya’s Harambee Stars! The South African football legend, known for his lethal finishing and tactical brilliance, is now steering the national team to greater heights. But beyond the touchline, fans are curious—how much is Benni McCarthy’s net worth in 2025? From his […]
Former Manchester United Manager Named New Harambee Stars Coach
Kenya named former South Africa international Benni McCarthy as coach on Monday, some three weeks before they resume their World Cup qualification campaign. He will debut later this month with an away match against The Gambia followed by a home clash with Gabon. Kenya trail leaders Ivory Coast by five points in World Cup qualifying […]