Taifa Stars are smiling to the bank once again after their second win, with President Suluhu Samia and her government officials rewarding them following their win yesterday.
President Suluhu gave Tsh10 million (Sh500,000) which was handed out by assistant minister for Information, Culture, Arts and Sports Hamis Mwinjuma popularly known as Mwana FA in the music world.
Dar Es Salam Provincial Officer Albert Chalamila also rewarded them Tsh20 million with business mogul Azzim Dweji promising the team Tsh25million, totaling Sh3 million.
This will be the second time that Taifa Stars have earned millions in as many times, following their 1-0 win over Mauritania at the Benjamin Mkapa Stadium.
In their previous match match, the team was rewarded on Sunday, the team was rewarded in cash with the Tsh20 million (Sh1 million) for their two goals as part of their motivation
President Suluhu’s reward scheme had promised the team Tsh10 million (Sh500,000) for every goal scored at the group stage and quarter-finals.
There is much more waiting for them if they make it to the last four as Tsh20 million (Ksh1 million) will go to them for every goal scored at the semi-finals.
That will be in addition to Tsh200 million (Ksh10 million) that the team will receive if they make it to the semi-final while if they reach the final, Tsh500 million (Ksh25 million) will be waiting for them.
If Taifa Stars pull off the unexpected and win CHAN 2024, President Suluhu has promised them Tsh1 billion (Sh50 million).