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President Ruto Promises Country's Soccer Team $4.6 Million if They Win Africa Nations Championship

President Ruto Promises Country's Soccer Team $4.6 Million if They Win Africa Nations Championship

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President Ruto Promises Country's Soccer Team $4.6 Million if They Win Africa Nations Championship"This is a very historic moment for Kenya. It is the first... 03.08.2025, Sputnik Africa

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President Ruto Promises Country's Soccer Team $4.6 Million if They Win Africa Nations Championship"This is a very historic moment for Kenya. It is the first time in the history of football that Kenya is hosting CHAN [the Africa Nations Championship]," the president told the players during a breakfast gathering in Nairobi.Beyond the grand prize, Ruto also pledged incentives for reaching earlier stages:🟠$464,500 for the quarterfinals, 🟠$542,000 for the semifinals, 🟠over $697,000 for reaching the August 30 tournament final. Each player will also receive over $7,741 for a win and half that amount for a draw.The month-long tournament, co-hosted by Kenya, Uganda, and Tanzania, begins Saturday in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania.Subscribe to @sputnik_africa Sputnik Africa | X

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