- Kenyan football clubs earned $316,000 (approximately Ksh40.8 million) in transfer fees in 2024, as per the latest report from FIFA.
- There were a total of 78,742 international player transfers in 2024, which included 22,779 transfers in the men's professional league.
- A record 9.66 billion dollars was spent on international transfers, with English clubs accounting for the largest expenditures.
A total of 78,742 international transfers, both at the amateur and professional levels, executed in 2024, reached a record, as per the FIFA Global Transfer Report.
In the professional game, a record 22,779 transfers were made, resulting in a total of $8.59 billion, which is the second-highest amount in history.
Kenyan clubs collected millions of shillings in transfer fees in the year 2024.
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The FIFA Global Transfer Report, released on Thursday, January 30, disclosed that Kenyan clubs received $316,000 (approximately 40.8 million Kenyan shillings) in transfer fees during the year 2024.
A total of 37 players were transferred out from Kenyan clubs in the year 2024, whereas 36 players were acquired by these clubs. There was a significant surge in player releases in 2024, with a 76.2% increase observed, accompanied by a 44% rise in new player acquisitions.
Stanley Wilson's transfer from Kariobangi Sharks to AIK, alongside John Mark Makwatta's move from Sharks to Coastal Union and Abdallah Hassan's transfer from Bandari to Coastal Union, resulted in a 159% surge in transfer fees, with a total of 19 players changing clubs.
Thirty-six players from Uganda, Tanzania, and Rwanda are on their way to Kenya with eight being from Uganda, six from Tanzania, and five from Rwanda.
Eleven Kenyan players transferred to Tanzanian clubs, while seven secured shifts to Ugandan clubs.
Tanzanian clubs spent approximately 1.86 million dollars on new players and earned a transfer fee of 896,000 dollars valued at about 115 million shillings.
Egyptian clubs invested $7.4 million and reaped $12.3 million, Nigerian clubs spent $13.8 million, meanwhile South African clubs disbursed $10.1 million on player transfers and collected $4.65 million in transfer earnings.
Private clubs were the largest spenders and recipients in 2024, with $1.88 billion spent and $1.34 billion received.
Slavia Prague is poised to welcome Timothy Ouma.
reported earlier.
The 20-year-old Kenyan international is likely to secure a transfer worth 40 million kronor (470 million Kenyan shillings).
The local star player joined Elfsborg in 2022, moving from the Nairobi City Stars, on a contract that will expire in 2027.
Kenya's national football team, the Harambee Stars, have been drawn into a challenging group for the upcoming African Nations Championship (CHAN).
Kenya has been drawn in a tough group for the Africa Nations Championship (CHAN), which has been rescheduled from February to August.
The Harambee Stars will face Morocco, Angola, Zambia, and the Democratic Republic of Congo in Group A.
Kenya will co-host the tournament with Uganda and Tanzania next-door neighbours and is seeking to appoint a new head coach.
Will Kenya appoint Benni McCarthy?
It was also reported that Kenyan football authorities have a strong interest in hiring former Manchester United coach Benni McCarthy.
South Africa's legendary footballer is currently unemployed following his departure from Old Trafford last year.
Former Harambee Stars international Titus Mulama is open to McCarthy becoming the head coach because he brings experience.
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