Kenyan players fetched clubs $289,000 (Ksh 37.2 million) after making moves during the 2024 off-season transfer window, which closed last week in most countries.This amount marks a significant increase of 150% from the previous year, highlighting the growing value of Kenyan talent in the international market.According to data released by FIFA, 19 Kenyan players either moved from Kenyan clubs to abroad or switched clubs internationally. Notably, most of these players were free agents, making their moves under the Bosman rule.##NAJAVA_MECA_8314025##Among the players who transferred are Stanley Wilson, who left Kariobangi Sharks for AIK in Sweden, and John Makwata, who moved from Sharks to Coastal Union in Tanzania. Abdallah Hassan joined Coastal Union from Bandari, while Richard Odada transferred to Dundee United in Scotland from Philadelphia Union.Duke Abuya went on loan from Kenya Police FC to Yanga in Tanzania. Additionally, Brian Mandela moved from Mamelodi Sundowns to Stellenbosch FC, Brian Bwire from Tusker FC to Polokwane City, and Ian Otieno joined Richards Bay from Zesco United.Other notable transfers include Collins Sichenje’s loan move from AIK to FK Vojvodina in Serbia, Erick Kapaito’s switch from Tusker to Namungo in Tanzania, and Henry Omolo and Kelwish Walubuka’s transfers to Fountain Gate from Nairobi United and Bidco United, respectively. Christopher Oruchum also left Posta Rangers for Pamba Jiji FC.Kenya’s opponents Cameroon see their federation and government wrangles heighten at airportThe biggest transfer was that of Stanley Wilson, who earned his club an estimated Ksh25.7 million. Duke Abuya’s loan move fetched Ksh6.5 million, while the fees for Richard Odada’s transfer to Dundee United remain undisclosed.The FIFA report emphasizes that all transfer data relates exclusively to international transfers of professional football players within 11-a-side football.The data provided by clubs and associations in the FIFA Transfer Matching System (TMS) is rounded, with all amounts automatically converted into USD based on the exchange rate on the day the transfer instruction was entered in TMS.As 19 Kenyan players moved to or within clubs outside the country, 20 players entered the Kenyan Premier League from abroad. However, all 20 players were free agents, resulting in zero transfer fees, a 13% decrease from the fees paid during the same period last year.All references to transfer fees in the report include the sum of all fixed, conditional, and release (buyout) fees as declared in TMS. These fees are treated as upfront payments for calculation purposes, even if clubs agree to payment in instalments.Price and how to buy Harambee Stars tickets for AFCON qualifier against Zimbabwe
