Former Kenya star, Francis Baraza, has confessed that he was against the appointment of Benni McCarthy as the head coach of the Harambee Stars.
The legendary Bafana Bafana striker was appointed in March on a three-year deal.
Following the good start, Baraza has revealed that he opposed McCarthy’s appointment from the beginning, as he was strongly in favour of hiring a local coach instead.
“First of all, before he (McCarthy) was handed the reins, I was against the appointment, I condemned it and said he was not the right fit,” Baraza told Pulse Sports.
“I was for a local coach who could revolutionize the team past ‘friendships’ in selection. That is where we go wrong as Kenyans. Give Kenyans the job to do, they have the capabilities.
“I prayed that they give the role to a local coach. To entrust a local coach for this CHAN. Now that he is in charge, let’s give him time. The results will come. I know he will do well,” he added.
“We have to give him support, myself included because he has been handed the reins,” he added.
