Millions Harambee Stars Will Get Just For Participating In CHAN 2024
The 19-nation tournament, initially scheduled for 2023 but delayed twice, is now on track, with the kickoff set for Saturday, August 2.
Marvin Chege 
Harambee Stars are set to receive a payout of Ksh25.8 million simply for participating in the upcoming 2024 African Nations Championship (CHAN).
The 19-nation tournament, initially scheduled for 2023 but delayed twice, is now on track, with the kickoff set for Saturday, August 2.
The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has announced a record prize pool of Ksh1.3 billion (USD 10.4 million) for this year's edition—an increase of 32% from the Ksh1.02 billion (USD 7.9 million) distributed during the 2023 tournament in Algeria.
Harambee Stars coach Benni McCarthy during a training session on July 25, 2025. /HARAMBEE STARS
The champions will take home Ksh452.2 million (USD 3.5 million), a significant jump from the Ksh258.4 million (USD 2 million) won by Senegal in the previous edition.
The runners-up at CHAN 2024 will take home Ksh155 million (USD 1.2 million), while the third- and fourth-place teams will earn Ksh90.4 million (USD 700,000) and Ksh77.5 million (USD 600,000), respectively.
Beyond the basic participation fee, Kenya could secure larger payouts depending on how far they progress in the tournament.
Harambee Stars are grouped in a tough pool that includes former champions Morocco (2018, 2020), Angola, the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), and Zambia.
According to CAF’s prize money distribution, the teams finishing last and fourth in the five-team groups (A, B, and C) will each receive Ksh25.8 million (USD 200,000), as will the bottom team in the four-team Group D. A third-place finish in the group stage would earn Kenya Ksh38.7 million (USD 300,000).
The stakes rise significantly in the knockout stages, with quarter-finalists receiving Ksh58.1 million (USD 450,000). To reach the quarter-finals, Kenya would need to finish among the top two in their group.
Ahead of the tournament’s kickoff, ticket sales have gone live, with tickets to Kenya's opening game of the group against Congo selling out fast.
On Wednesday, Sports Cabinet Secretary Salim Mvurya introduced new measures to ensure a safe and efficient experience for fans, including a shift to fully digital ticketing—only online tickets will be valid for entry, with no physical tickets accepted.
Additionally, a four-tier security screening process will be implemented to provide a high level of safety and deliver a seamless, world-class experience for spectators throughout the event.
