- Austin Odhiambo shared the Ksh 1,000,000 that was awarded to each Harambee Stars player after the 1-0 win over DR Congo with his parents.
- Odhiambo has played an instrumental role for Harambee Stars in CHAN 2024, scoring two goals in a similar number of matches.
- The Gor Mahia player is one to watch out for in the Kenya vs Morocco game that will be played on Sunday, August 10, 2025 at Kasarani Stadium.
In a heartwarming gesture, highly-rated Harambee Stars player Austin Odhiambo shared his Ksh 1,000,000 CHAN 2024 bonus with his parents. The generous act brought immense happiness to his father and mother, highlighting Odhiambo’s appreciation for the big role that they have played to help him reach where he is today.
Odhiambo and the rest of the Kenya football national team players were awarded handsomely by President William Ruto after their 1-0 win over DR Congo. They were each given Ksh 1,000,000.
According to his mother Evaline Otieno, the Harambee Stars ace sent them part of the bonus immediately it reflected in his account.
“The moment the money hit his account, he immediately sent it to us. We were the first to receive it. He asked ‘Mum and Dad, are you at home? I’ve sent you something on your phone’.
He sent mine to my phone and his father’s to his father’s phone,” she told Citizen TV in an interview.
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On his part, Odhiambo’s father revealed that the Gor Mahia FC midfielder fell in love with football at a younger age, precisely when he was four years.
How Austin Odhiambo has been crucial for Harambee Stars CHAN 2024
The 25-year-old versatile player has scored in the two CHAN 2024 Group A matches that the Kenya Soccer team has played so far.
He netted an amazing goal in their Harambee Stars’ opening game against DR Congo to ensure the Benni McCarthy coached side bagged the three points.
After the heroic display, Odhiambo went on to score a penalty against Angola and in the process helped the team to collect an important point.
Besides scoring goals, the talented footballer has also been a joy to watch in the Harambee Stars squad.
Odhiambo speaks ahead of Kenya vs Morocco showdown
The former AFC Leopards player is expected to play a huge role in the crunch game pitting Kenya against the Atlas Lions of Morocco that is scheduled to be held at Kasarani Stadium from 3:00 PM on Sunday, August 10, 2025.
He has stated ahead of the game that they will give their 100% to beat Morocco and move an inch close to qualifying for the quarterfinals.
“We respect them but we don’t fear them, so, there are champions, of course we have to acknowledge that. But on the pitch, it is different, you just have to give your best for you to get a win.
It is so difficult to play with 10 men that’s why at the end of the match we were so happy for the point. Tomorrow’s game is so important. I think the table is tight, so grabbing points will help us go into the next level,” explained Odhiambo.
He ended by stating that it is a privilege for him to play for Harambee Stars and score goals that have come due to the togetherness that is in the team.
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