Harambee Stars' Ryan Ogam celebrate openning goal against Morocco on August 10, 2025. [Jonah Onyango, Standard]

The president urged both players and fans to give their best in support of the team.

"Our players, Harambee Stars, should play like them. Our fans should play like them. And I will play like me so that Harambee Stars can succeed. When they win, you applaud them, then I will pay," he said.

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