Yanga striker Stephane Azi Ki’s imminent wedding to Tanzanian socialite Hamisa Mobetto has divided opinion among fans, but how much does he earn?
Yanga striker Stephane Aziz Ki is set to start his three-day wedding ceremony to Tanzanian socialite Hamisa Mobetto on Saturday in what is a highly-awaited event.
Ki and Mobetto’s marriage programme will start with the dowry payment on Saturday February 15, Nikkah (an Islamic marriage ceremony where a man and woman sign a marriage contract) on Sunday and the celebration on Wednesday February 19.
The striker’s nuptials coincide with a busy programme for him as Yanga have a league match away to KMC on Friday afternoon before hosting Singida Black Stars on Monday and given they are in a tight title race with Simba, separated by just one point, an important player as Ki is needed.
However, there have been doubts among Yanga fans if the player will be fully focused on the match but he will have to be if Wananchi have to avoid being overtaken by Wekundu wa Msimbazi.
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Ki’s wedding to Mobetto has divided opinion among Yanga fans with some even claiming the businesswoman is in it for the money, raising questions over just how much the footballer is worth.
How much does Aziz Ki earn?
Stephane Aziz Ki against Mamelodi Sundowns|YANGA IMAGE
The Ivorian-born Burkina Faso international is believed to be the highest paid Tanzanian Premier League player on an annual salary of $240,000 (Ksh31 million) which translates to $20,000 (Ksh2.6 million) per month.
This is thanks to a new two-year contract that he signed last year, when Yanga acted quickly to fend off suitors, who included South African giants Kaizer Chiefs and Algeria’s CR Belouizdad.
Unconfirmed reports also claim he received a signing-on fee of $400,000 (Ksh51.7 million), paid in two installments of $200,000 (Ksh26 million) per year and he is also entitled to bonuses for goals and assists.
What has Aziz Ki achieved at Yanga?
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Aziz KI in action|YANGA IMAGE
Besides the financial outlay, Ki is also entitled to a fully furnished apartment in one of Dar es Salaam’s exclusive neighborhoods as well as two business class air tickets.
The 28-year-old joined the Tanzanian champions from Ivorian club ASEC Mimosas in 2022, for a reported $150,000, and became a key player under former coach Nasreddine Nabi, helping them to the last two league titles as well as the 2023 CAF Confederation Cup final.
He scored 21 goals and provided eight assists last season, which saw him attract interest from a number of clubs but has managed just five so far this term.
