Nairobi Governor Mike Sonko in his patriotic spirit came out showing his solidarity with Harambee Stars as his over 150 buses ferried fans to Kasarani stadium.
Governor Sonko joined the team coordinating the free transport for the fans to cheer Kenya in the crucial match against Ethiopia.
He pledged to give the team Ksh3 Million should they win against Ethiopia who held them to a 0-0 draw earlier on Wednesday.
The governor, carrying bundles of Ksh200 notes, dished out money to the fans saying the token was meant to cater for their lunch given they were being ferried to the stadium four hours before the kickoff.
The Sunday 4:00 p.m clash is crucial to Kenya as a win would mean Stars qualify to the 2019 AFCON in Cameroon ending a 14-year jinx.
Kasarani stadium opened gates to the anxious fans who started streaming in as early as 9:00 a.m with various leaders posting goodwill messages to the team on social media.
In 2004, Kenya played in the AFCON with Jacob Ghost Mulee being the first and only Kenyan coach to have taken Harambee Stars to the African Cup Of Nations.
Here is the Harambee Stars squad playing Ethiopia at Kasarani;
18. Patrick Matasi (GK), 3. Abud Omar, 15. Philemon Otieno, 5. Brian Mandela, 2. Musa Mohamed, 21. Dennis Odhiambo, 12. Victor Wanyama (C), 10. Eric Johanna, 16. Francis Kahata, 13. Eric Ouma, 14. Michael Olunga
The Substitutes include:
1. Faruk Shikalo, 23. Brian Bwire, 20. Bernard Ochieng, 22. Joash Onyango, 4. David Ochieng, 6. Anthony Akumu, 8. Johanna Omollo, 17. Ismael Gonzalez, 19. Paul Were, 7. Ovella Ochieng, 9. Piston Mutamba, 11. Allan Wanga
The government on Thursday announced that fans will be allowed free entry to the stadium as Kenyans held their breath for the team to secure the highly anticipated win.
Deputy President William Ruto visited the players at their training camp in Kasarani pledging to award Ksh50 million to the team should they beat Ethiopia to secure a slot in the 2019 AFCON.
