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Kenya coach Benni McCarthy has cautioned his side to remain calm ahead of their quarterfinal clash against Madagascar in the ongoing 2024 African Nations Championship (CHAN) tournament. The Harambee Stars remain the only unbeaten side, having recorded three wins and a draw from their four matches. Kenya clash with Madagascar for a place in the last […]
Kenya coach Benni McCarthy has paid a heartfelt tribute to his former FC Porto teammate, who recently passed away. Portuguese football legend Jorge Costa lost his life at the age of 53, reportedly due to a cardiac arrest. McCarthy, a South African football legend shared the pitch with Costa during their time under Jose Mourinho. Together, […]
Kenya head coach Benni McCarthy beleives his side can go far in the ongoing 2024 African Nations Championship (CHAN) tournament. The co-hosts opened their campaign with a hard-fought 1-0 against the Democratic Republic of Congo at the Safaricom Stadium, Kasarani on Sunday evening. A superb solo goal by Austin Odhiambo in the stoppage time of […]
Kenya coach Benni McCarthy has expressed his disappointment after losing the services of star striker Emmanuel Osoro ahead of the African Nations Championship (CHAN). Osoro was initially named in McCarthy’s provisional squad for the tournament, but he secured a move to Zambian top-flight side Power Dynamos. As per tournament rules, coaches are only allowed to […]
Former Kenya head coach Jacob ‘Ghost’ Mulee has backed the team ahead of the 2025 African Nations Championship (CHAN). The Harambee Stars have begun preparations for the tournament with head coach for the side Benni McCarthy announcing a 30-man squad for the tournament. The naming of the squad was met by some criticism, while some feel there […]
Kenya national team head coach Benni McCarthy has issued a bold warning to his opponents ahead of the upcoming 2025 African Nations Championship (CHAN). The Harambee Stars have been drawn into Group A alongside Zambia, Angola, Morocco, and the Democratic Republic of Congo. McCarthy took over the reins in March 2025, has already made a strong […]
Kenya coach Benni McCarthy has strongly hit out at his detractors after announcing his squad for the upcoming 2024 CHAN tournament. McCarthy will lead his first major tournament as Kenya’s boss next month. The tournament takes place from 2 to 30 August and will be jointly hosted by Kenya, Tanzania, and Uganda. The Manchester United […]
Veteran Kenyan coach Bob Oyugi has called on Benni McCarthy to consider including locals in his Kenyan national team backroom staff. The former Manchester United striker’s coach took charge of the Harambee Stars in March this year. Following his appointment, the 47-year-old brought in a fully South African backroom staff, including assistant coach Vasili Manousakis, goalkeeper coach […]
Former Manchester United strikers coach, Benni McCarthy, has revealed that the club rejected an offer to sign Dutch forward Cody Gakpo. According to the South Africa legend who worked with Erik ten Hag from 2022 to 2024 revealed that Ten Hag was eager to sign Gakpo as part of his rebuilding plans. However, the chief […]
The Football Kenya Federation (FKF) has dismissed speculation surrounding the future of national team coach Benni McCarthy, amid media reports in South Africa suggesting a possible return to the Premier Soccer League. With the 2024 African Nations Championship (CHAN) just weeks away, uncertainty emerged over McCarthy’s commitment after several outlets linked the former Manchester United […]
