Harambee Stars Midfielder Shares His CHAN 2024 Millions With the Less Fortunate

A Harambee Stars player has opted to spend some of his CHAN 2024 bonuses by lifting underprivileged kids at a children’s home.

Harambee Stars players have been explaining some of their plans for the millions they earned following their run to the quarter-final of the 2024 African Nations Championships.

Each Stars player, who was part of Benni McCarthy’s squad, earned over Ksh5 million from the tournament, thanks to President Williams Ruto’s reward scheme, as well as bonuses from Football Kenya Federation.

That has seen the players face questions over how they plan to spend it and while some have been open about it, others have gone about their business quietly.

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Most of those who spoke explained the need to share some of their hard-earned cash with their close family members but midfielder Chris Erambo has opted to spend part of it on feeding the less fortunate in society.

On Sunday, Erambo visited the Mathare Kids Hub, a children's home that provides love, care, and hope to vulnerable kids from Mathare’s informal settlements, where he donated foodstuff as celebrated his heroics with the national team.

Erambo Delighted to Share with the Most Vulnerable

Erambo also gave advice to the children, inspiring them not to give up on their dreams, emphasizing the need to maintain hard work and discipline in whatever they do.

“Yesterday I was privileged to visit an incredible crew @matharekids hub and my heart is full of joy and gratitude,” Erambo posted on social media on Monday.

“Seeing their smiles, dance moves and hearing their laughter reminded me of the beauty of innocence and the importance of kindness. Together we can make a difference and create a brighter future for the little humans. Proud to be part of a community that cares for its most vulnerable,” he added.

Erambo played three games at CHAN 2024, coming off the bench against DR Congo and Angola, before starting the tough match against Morocco.

However, the Tusker midfielder was sent off for what was deemed to be a dangerous tackle, forcing Kenya to play the second half with 10 men as they held on to win 1-0, but it was the end of his tournament as Harambee Stars exited at the quarter-final before his suspension was over.