Newly appointed Kenya coach Benni McCarthy wants the Harambee Stars to become one of the strongest teams in Africa under his tenure.
The South African football legend was officially appointed on Monday, March 3, 2025 to steer affairs as the head coach of the Kenya national team. He is expected to lead the Harambee Stars until 2027.
“They are a new regime that is honest and open. In Africa, transparency has always been a challenge, but I was assured this would be different. My goal is to make Kenya one of the strongest teams in Africa,” McCarthy said.
Meanwhile, the former Manchester United assistant trainer has set sights on securing World Cup qualification with the Kenya national team.
“Participating in the World Cup is one of the most special feelings in the world, and I want to give that experience to these players,” McCarthy told BBC Sport Africa.
Kenya currently sits fourth in Group F with five points after four games, five points behind leaders Ivory Coast.
With only the group winners qualifying automatically, McCarthy believes Kenya can still surprise many and secure a historic World Cup spot.
His first games in charge will be a crucial away fixture against Gambia on March 16, followed by a home clash with Gabon on March 23.
