Harambee Starlets Receive KSh 1.5 Million Prize for Reaching 2026 FIFA Women’s Series Finals
The Kenya women’s national football team, Harambee Starlets, has been awarded KSh 1.5 million after successfully qualifying for the final of the 2026 FIFA Women’s Series.
The cash prize was presented to the team following their impressive 2-0 victory over India in the semi-final played on April 11, 2026, in Nairobi. Officials from the Football Kenya Federation (FKF) and the Ministry of Sports confirmed the reward as recognition for the players’ hard work and achievement in reaching the tournament’s decisive match.
The money will be shared among the squad members and technical bench as a motivation boost ahead of Wednesday’s final against Australia. Team captain and goalkeeper Captain Christine Nafula expressed gratitude for the support, saying the prize money will help the players focus fully on preparing for the biggest game of their campaign. She added that the financial gesture shows that their efforts on the field are being appreciated by the country.
This reward comes shortly after President William Ruto publicly congratulated the Starlets and assured them of national support as they head into the final. The team’s strong performance in the semi-final, where goals from Martha Amunyolet and Terry Engesha secured the win, has generated fresh excitement around women’s football in Kenya. Reaching the final has also highlighted the growing potential of the squad, which includes many young and talented players.
The KSh 1.5 million prize is expected to serve as an important morale booster for the Harambee Starlets as they face a tough Australian side in the final. Football administrators hope the achievement will inspire more young girls to take up the sport and encourage greater investment in women’s football programmes across the country. Fans and supporters are now eagerly waiting to see whether the Starlets can cap their impressive run with a victory in the tournament finale.
