Harambee Stars team before a match. They will play Tanzania in their next match in search of a win. [Photo/Goal]
Harambee Stars have been challenged to win this year’s Cecafa Senior Challenge Cup, a tournament that is being held in the country.
Speaking after Stars match at the Machakos Stadium on Sunday, Nairobi Governor Mike ‘Mbuvi’ Sonko said Stars’ win will make the country proud, and restore Kenyans’ confidence in the team.
The flamboyant governor further promised to give Sh2 million to the team if they reach the feat.
“I’m a fan of this team and I strongly believe we can go far, not only in this competition. I came to support them and I have displayed good football, although we did not score,”
“We will sit with my brother Governor Mutua and see what we can do for them. Let them just win it; probably he’ll give me a million and I do the same,” he said as Quoted by Citizen.
The teams labored to a 0-0 draw against Zanzibar in another Group A clash, coming after another draw against Rwanda.
Machakos Governor Alfred Mutua, who was also in attendance during the match, promised to continue developing talent and providing the right structures to ensure sports development.
“We are proud to host these matches here, living the dream of our desire to be home to many nations. This goes beyond football, as we continue laying down structures for other sports disciplines in the county, focusing on infrastructural development,”
“We have already expressed our interest to have the Cecafa final here, and we hope to see Kenya in the final,” added the governor.
Kenya will face Tanzania in their last match of the group, and a win will guarantee them a spot in the semis.