FKF Premier League sides Kenya Police FC and Nairobi United are set to earn more millions courtesy of the Confederation of African Football (CAF).Police and Nairobi United will be Kenya’s representatives in the CAF Champions League and CAF Confederation Cup respectively.##NAJAVA_MECA_9007120##The Law Enforcers created history by winning their maiden FKF Premier League title, while Naibois also won the Mozzart Bet Cup for the first time in their history.During a press conference held in Rabat, Morocco on Saturday, 5 July, CAF President Dr. Patrice Motsepe announced that CAF has increased the participation fees to USD 100,000 (approximately Ksh 12.9 million).This means that Police and Nairobi United will be Ksh 12.9 million richer due to their participation in the two CAF interclub competitions, with the prize increasing as the tournament progresses.Asike details what Harambee Stars must do to succeed at CHAN 2024Last season, CAF paid a participation fee of USD 50,000 (approximately Ksh 6.45 million), with Gor Mahia and Police FC benefiting in what was the first time this financial initiative was introduced.According to Motsepe, the participation fee was doubled as part of CAF’s agenda to reduce the financial burden on teams competing in the two tournaments.Mozzart Sport writers’ FKF Premier League Team of the SeasonFor winning the league, the law enforcers earned Ksh 5 million from FKF, which now brings their total earnings by virtue of winning the league to Ksh 17.9 million.For Naibois, they earned Ksh 2 million from the Mozzart Bet Cup courtesy of leading gaming firm Mozzart Bet, bringing their total earnings to Ksh 14.9 million.Additionally, more millions await the two sides should they progress to the group stages in their respective competitions.Top performers recognized at Mara Sugar galaShould Police reach the CAF Champions League group stage, they will earn USD 700,000 (approximately Ksh 90.3 million) and USD 900,000 (approximately Ksh 116.1 million) if they proceed to the quarter-finals.A semi-final appearance will earn Police USD 1,200,000 (approximately Ksh 154.8 million), while USD 2 million (approximately Ksh 258 million) awaits if they finish as runners-up.Should Police lift the much-coveted trophy, a whopping USD 4 million (approximately Ksh 516 million) awaits them.Bob Oyugi urges Benni McCarthy to tap local coaching talent ahead of CHANFor Nairobi United, USD 400,000 (approximately Ksh 51.6 million) and USD 550,000 (approximately Ksh 70.95 million) await if they reach the group stage and quarter-finals respectively in the CAF Confederation Cup.USD 750,000 (approximately Ksh 96.75 million) is up for grabs in the semi-finals, with USD 1 million (approximately Ksh 129 million) awaiting Naibois if they finish as runners-up.Should they lift the CAF Confederation Cup, Nairobi United will earn USD 2 million (approximately Ksh 258 million).Football development expert calls for abolishment of promotion/relegation playoffs
