Kenya’s Harambee Stars kept the dream alive with a gritty 1-0 win over Morocco, making it two wins and a draw in this year’s CHAN tournament.

Against all odds, a 10-man Harambee Stars side managed to snatch a goal against the battle-hardened Moroccans, after an unfortunate red card.

The roar of the crowd at Nyayo Stadium wasn’t just for the goal – it was for the pride, unity, and belief that our boys have brought back to the stands.

But the victory didn’t end with the final whistle.

Behind every goal is a growing economy. The CHAN tournament has turned match days into market days, with a ripple effect far beyond the pitch:

Transport operators are clocking record trips.

Besides, the team looks forward to a KSh1 million cash reward with the victory as promised by President Ruto, making the overall tally to Ksh2.5 million for the team.

It’s a tentative showcase of the acclaimed Bottom-Up Economic model in real time – sports as a driver of enterprise, income, and jobs.

Around every stadium, you can see the multiplier effect at work, from boda boda riders ferrying fans, to small-scale traders pocketing extra shillings, to local eateries running out of stock.

CHAN isn’t just boosting our football spirit – it’s boosting livelihoods.

With every match, Kenya is proving that investing in sports means investing in people.

The Harambee Stars are winning matches. Kenyans are winning opportunities.

The ball rolls… and the money follows.