Harambee Stars icons in the 2024 African Nations Championship (CHAN) were feted in the Mashujaa Day celebrations at Ithookwe Stadium in Kitui County on October 20th 2025.
Captain Omar Aboud, Wesley Ogam Rabok, Bryne Omondi, Alpha Onyango and team manager and Data analyst Nicodemus Kimathi Musau were celebrated for their historic milestone of advancing to the quarterfinals of the competition.
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The Harambee Stars players headlined the list of 31 sports personalities honoured were selected by the National Heroes Council for national hero status as part of the 180-person list for 2025, released on Sunday, 19 October. The players were recognised for their excellence in scoring, leadership, goalkeeping, midfield performance, and team management, including the integration of technology and sports science.
The National Heroes Council stated that Omar was honoured for his role in the Kenyan football sector and with Harambee Stars. He captained the team during the 2024 CHAN and led them to the quarterfinals.
Nicodemus was honoured for his contribution to the Kenyan football sector and Harambee Stars. As Team Manager and Data Analyst, he spearheaded the integration of technology and sports science, supporting the team’s historic run to the 2024 CHAN quarterfinals.
Other athletes honoured included Kennedy Omwange Ndemo for training athletes and supporting sports scholarships through his philanthropic organisation, Alidais Group Kenya, Clinton Aluvi Owatinya, Cynthia Chepkirui, Nancy Chepngetich Makani, and Erick Sikuku were honoured for winning medals in continental and international competitions.
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Pauline Sheghu and Linet Ayuko Osiako were honoured for their podium finishes in World Rally Championship events and for pioneering women’s participation in motorsport. Sharon Bitok Jeptarus, Lucas Wandia Wanjiru, Anne Lichina, Jairus Ongeta, Kennedy Ogada, and Fabian Kungu Gathoni were celebrated for their achievements in the Deaflympics, Paralympics, and adaptive sports. Clarence Mwakio Ingalwa, Mourice Omondi Aloo, and Faith Ogallo were honoured for their medal-winning performances and coaching contributions in combat and martial arts.
The National Heroes Council also honoured Vincent Ongera Onsomu in rugby, Mildred Omari Cheche in football development, Parin Simiyu in netball, and Abraham Mutala Mukulu in volleyball in team sports Rebecca Koroso Kerubo and Morris Okolla Alfayo were recognised for their achievements in hammer throw and professional boxing, respectively. Nicholas Chumba Musonye, Shadrack Andenga Odinga, Catherine Mutwa Makau, and James Ngarariga Kagambi were celebrated for their behind-the-scenes contributions through sports administration, media reporting, coaching, and mountaineering.
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