- Presidents William Ruto and Samia Solution have both promised to pay their teams a large sum of money on CHAN 2024
- Tanzania started its campaign fast by beating Burkina Faso 2-0 in Dar es Salaam on Saturday evening
- Harambee Stars will try to produce the same results when they play with DR Congo starting at 3pm EAT at Kasara Stadium on Sunday
The Delayed African Nations Championship (CHAN) Delayed in 2024 began with a roar after Tanzania To close Burkina Faso in the opening game.
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National Stars have secured a 2-0 win over the West African hosts at Benjamin Mkapa Stadium which is about to be sold in Dar es Salaam.
How Tanzania defeated Burkina Faso
Clement Mzize was dropped from the danger zone in the break and allowed Abdul Suleiman to score the first goal of the clash with a penalty kick.
After the break, Mohamed Hussein continued their leadership after VAR review to give the locals a good start.
It is the first time the CAF tournament has been held in East Africa. The three countries were given more time by the mainland council to prepare. The tournament was due to start in February, but was postponed until August.
The three have not left anything, with the three presidents taking the front stream to achieve this.
President William Ruto has been playing regularly in training camps Harambee Stars. He also welcomed them to a breakfast meeting on Saturday, the vigil of their first game against DR Congo.
Ruto has promised how much Harambee Stars?
At the oral conference, the head of state promised to give the team more than KSh 600 million if it wins the August 30 finals.
The prize money is more divided into individual results. For each victory, each player will receive KSh 1 million, while the draw is attracting KSh 500,000.
The team will also receive KSh 60 million by qualifying for the quarter-finals, KSh 70 million in semi-finals.
“Chan 2024 is time for Kenya to shine. It is our chance to show the talents of our players, the unity of our people, and the excitement of our generosity as we take pride in this continental tournament,” read the official message of Ruto On social networks.
“This month, there is only one banquet: Harambee Stars and our slogan is” Stars Must Win “.
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Samia Solution has promised how much Tanzanian players?
For her part, Mama Samia has also given her team incentives for a good payment if they bring the CHAN Cup home.
Citizen Tz reports that the president has promised a cash gift of Sh1 billion (approximately KSh 57 million).
The resolution was not present at the opening ceremony, with Prime Minister Kassim Majali being the official guest alongside CAF President Patrice Motsepe.
“This is not just a competition – it is an opportunity to make history. Mama Samia’s promise has raised the enthusiasm of every player. They feel the weight of representing their country and now they have the greatest desire to volunteer,” Tanzania’s head coach, Hemed Morocco, said before the game.
DR Congo coach accuses Kenya
In an interesting situation, DR Congo head coach Otis N’goma accused Kenya of spying on their training session on the night of their fight.
The two teams will receive Chan 2024 campaigns on Sunday, with the Democratic Republic of Congo participating in the seventh time, more often than any other country.
N’goma criticized the allegations of intelligence during a press conference on Saturday morning.
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