Tusker FC will receive approximately Ksh 13 million in financial support from the Confederation of African Football (CAF) despite their early exit from the 2026/2027 Confederation Cup.The Brewers bowed out of the continental competition on Sunday after drawing 1-1 with Tanzania's Singida Black Stars in the second-leg encounter at the Azam Complex, losing 2-1 on aggregate.##NAJAVA_MECA_10062779##Tusker had suffered a 1-0 defeat in the first leg at Nyayo National Stadium a week earlier, leaving them with the uphill task of overturning the deficit in Tanzania to keep their hopes of reaching the group stage alive.Jonathan Sowah put Singida ahead in the 68th minute before Nigerian forward Victor Mbaoma restored parity for Tusker eight minutes from time.However, the Kenyan side could not find the additional goal needed leaving the Tanzanian outfit progress to the group stage.Despite the disappointment, Tusker will receive a financial boost, with CAF having confirmed that clubs eliminated during the preliminary rounds of the competition will receive a solidarity payment of $100,000 (approximately Ksh 12.99 million) to help cover travel and other logistical expenses.Kenya U17 brace for Japan showdown after historic World Cup featThe payment comprises an initial $50,000 (about Ksh 6.49 million) for clubs participating in the preliminary rounds and a further $50,000 (Ksh 6.4 million) solidarity bonus for teams eliminated before reaching the group stage.The financial package offers some consolation for the Brewers, who had earned their place in the competition after winning the Mozzart Bet Cup last season, defeating Kenya Police FC in the final.Tusker had hoped to translate their domestic cup success into a strong continental campaign, but their elimination means they will miss out on the significantly higher financial rewards available to clubs that advance to the group stage and beyond.Bandari forward sets ambitious targets despite limited match fitnessThe eventual CAF Confederation Cup winners stand to earn $4 million (approximatelyKsh 519.52 million), while the runners-up will receive $1 million (about Ksh 129.88 million).Semi-finalists will each earn $750,000 (approximately Ksh 97.41 million), while quarter-finalists are set to receive $550,000 (about Ksh 71.43 million) each.Clubs finishing third or fourth in their respective groups will each pocket $400,000 (approximately Ksh 51.95 million).CAF's financial support is aimed at helping clubs manage the costs associated with continental competition, particularly travel and logistical demands during the preliminary rounds.With their continental campaign now over, Tusker will shift their focus to domestic football, beginning with Thursday's Kenyan Premier League fixture against Mathare United as they look to put the disappointment behind them and refocus on their league ambitions.Tusker crash out of CAF Confederation Cup despite hard-fought draw away to Singida Black Stars