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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 […]
Kenya’s head coach, Benni McCarthy, has pointed to players’ behaviour in hotels during national team camps as a key reason why African football powerhouses like Egypt and Morocco continue to outperform many other countries on the continent. Since taking charge of Kenya, McCarthy—known for his candid views—has highlighted ongoing challenges facing African national teams at […]
Benni McCarthy’s future as head coach of Kenya’s national team is in doubt, with Football Kenya Federation (FKF) president Hussein Mohammed confirming that an exit plan is already built into the South African’s contract. Speculation around McCarthy’s next move has intensified following his reported links with Orlando Pirates, where he remains a popular figure. The […]
Kenya secured their first win under head coach Benni McCarthy with a 2-1 triumph over Chad in an international friendly played in Marrakech on Tuesday evening. The Harambee Stars made a strong start, taking the lead in the opening stages through Emmanuel Osoro, who finished smartly from a tight angle inside the six-yard box. Their […]
