This archive report was first published on 24 October 2021.
Major League Soccer has released its updated list of players' salaries as of September 30, 2021, revealing the earnings of several Kenyan footballers.
Among them is Victor Wanyama, who recently retired from international football, and plays for Club de Foot Montréal. According to the list, Wanyama earns an annual salary of $2.4 million, which translates to approximately Sh266 million.
His guaranteed compensation rises up to $3 million (Sh342 million), making him the highest-paid player at Club de Foot Montréal. In a month, Wanyama averages Sh22,220,000.
Wanyama's closest compatriot is Sloevian defender Aljaž 'Kiki' Struna, who earns $1.1 million annually (Sh121 million).
Other Kenyans on the list include Colorado Rapids man Philip Mayaka and Nabilai Kibunguchy, who is currently on loan at Sacramento FC but plays for Minnesota United.
Mayaka earns an annual salary of $81,375, with guaranteed compensations rising to up to $94,375. In a month, this is around $6,781, which translates to approximately Sh750,000.
Kibunguchy, on the other hand, earns $63,547 annually, which translates to Sh7 million. In a month, he bags around Sh587,000.
Wanyama recently welcomed his first child with his girlfriend, actress Serah Teshna, and announced his retirement from international football on September 27, 2021.
