Mohammed admitted that the pressure on the national team is immense, with the entire country expecting victories. He said even the red cards picked up in recent matches reflect the players' "overzealous" energy to prove themselves.
"There is passion, but with incentives like a two-bedroom apartment on the line, fatigue goes away. I keep insisting we must also give them time to rest after matches because the pressure increases after every win. Still, the motivation is what drives them to push harder," he explained.
Team captain Aboud Omar, speaking on behalf of the players after their win against Zambia, thanked President Ruto and Kenyans for their support.
"As a team, we thank you for standing with us. You promised us, and we assure you, this trophy will remain here," Omar said.