Star striker Mwanahalima ‘Dogo’ Adam Jereko has thanked President William Ruto for keeping his word and rewarding the team following their outstanding performance.
Each player was awarded KSh 1 million, while the technical team shared additional bonuses, bringing the total reward to KSh 35 million.
Dogo expressed her excitement, saying the gesture shows the government’s growing support for women in sports.
Dogo expressed her excitement, saying the gesture shows the government’s growing support for women in sports.
“We thank the President for believing in us and standing with the girl child in football. This motivation gives us the strength to go for more,” she said.
The Harambee Starlets sealed their WAFCON spot after defeating Gambia 1–0 in Senegal on Tuesday evening, completing a 4–1 win on aggregate.
The Harambee Starlets sealed their WAFCON spot after defeating Gambia 1–0 in Senegal on Tuesday evening, completing a 4–1 win on aggregate.
Earlier, they had beaten Gambia 3–1 in Nairobi. The qualification marks Kenya’s long-awaited return to the continental stage, after missing out since their first appearance in 2016.
Sports Cabinet Secretary Salim Mvurya confirmed that the President had fulfilled his promise in full.
Sports Cabinet Secretary Salim Mvurya confirmed that the President had fulfilled his promise in full.
He announced that the players and officials had already received their funds, adding that such recognition motivates athletes to perform better.
Kenya’s road to qualification was far from easy. The Starlets showed courage and determination, overcoming strong sides like Tunisia and Gambia in back-to-back rounds. Goalkeeper Lilian Awuor was the hero in Tunisia, saving two penalties that kept the dream alive.
The current squad has a mix of experienced players and fresh talent. Only four stars from the 2016 team remain — Dogo, Corazone Aquino, Dorcas Shikobe, and Lilian Awuor. Under the leadership of head coach Beldine Odemba, the team is rebuilding with focus, discipline, and a new generation of rising stars.
Kenya’s road to qualification was far from easy. The Starlets showed courage and determination, overcoming strong sides like Tunisia and Gambia in back-to-back rounds. Goalkeeper Lilian Awuor was the hero in Tunisia, saving two penalties that kept the dream alive.
The current squad has a mix of experienced players and fresh talent. Only four stars from the 2016 team remain — Dogo, Corazone Aquino, Dorcas Shikobe, and Lilian Awuor. Under the leadership of head coach Beldine Odemba, the team is rebuilding with focus, discipline, and a new generation of rising stars.
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