Boniface Muchiri: How football got me out of poverty
Harambee Stars midfielder Boniface Muchiri was raised by a single mother in Nambale, Busia County...
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Boniface Muchiri, a Harambee Stars midfielder for Ulinzi Stars, credits football for lifting him out of poverty, achieving significant success on the field and aiming for future administration roles. His current participation in the African Nations Championship (CHAN) has propelled the national team to the quarter-finals.
- Muchiri was born 29 years ago in Nambale town, Busia County, and was raised by a single mother.
- He attributes his success to key individuals: his mother, Mildred Akinyi; former head teacher, Peter Lunani; and current Harambee Stars head coach, Benni McCarthy.
- Muchiri previously played for Nzoia Sugar, Sony Sugar, and Tusker (winning his first KPL title), and had a six-month professional stint with Los Angeles Force in the USA.
- For the past three seasons, Muchiri has been the top scorer for Ulinzi Stars.
- Harambee Stars will face Madagascar in the CHAN quarter-finals on Friday.
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Teams Advance to Quarter-Finals of African Nations Championship (CHAN) 2024 - August 2025
In a historic first for CAF Competitions, co-hosts Kenya, Tanzania, and Uganda have all advanced to the quarter-finals of the TotalEnergies African Nations Championship (CHAN) 2024. Kenya's Harambee Stars reached the quarter-finals unbeaten, with midfielder Boniface Muchiri's participation helping propel the team. Sudan also advanced to the quarter-finals after a goalless draw with Senegal, topping Group D on goal difference. This set up a potential all-East African final. Conversely, the Super Eagles of Nigeria were eliminated from the tournament despite a 2–0 victory over Congo in their final match, as they finished third in Group D.
