Former Nairobi Governor Mike Mbuvi Sonko handed Ksh. 250,000 in cash to Harambee Starlets after beating Cameroon 4-3 in a penalty shootout. Sonko has called upon the government to support the Harambee Starlets team substantially to enhance their chances of qualifying for the African Women’s Cup of Nations.
In a historic achievement, the Starlets secured victory over the Cameroon team in the initial qualifying round, triumphing 4-3 in a penalty shootout. This marks the first time in their history that such a feat has been accomplished.
I told you mimi sina swara for the first time in the history of soccer in the country. Our Ladies soccer team harambee starlets have beaten the indomitable lions, the Cameroonian ladies' national soccer team 4-3 aggregate. pic.twitter.com/esFE1doZ01
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“The country is very proud, the nation is very proud…Nimeingia tu hivi tukaeka bao. I am very happy as a person; I cannot talk on behalf of the government kuna Ababu Namwamba ataongea but this team deserves to be appreciated by everyone in this country.
“Hata Harambee Stars haijawahi shida Cameroon hapa Kenya. In my own small way sina mshahara, siko kazi lakini nimejifinya hapa nimewachia KSh 250,000 waende wakakule supper,” Mike Sonko said.
Addressing the players in their dressing room, Sonko additionally pledged his ongoing support to the team moving forward.
“I want to assure you of my support now and going forward as you chase the crown for our country. I believe in your ability to deliver victory home,” he added.
In the upcoming second round of qualifiers, the Starlets are set to go head-to-head against Botswana. The victorious team will clinch a coveted spot in next year’s African Women’s Cup of Nations.
