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Harambee Stars head coach Benni McCarthy has pledged to open doors for Kenya’s national team players to join elite European football clubs, highlighting his connections with Premier League sides as a potential pathway. Appointed in early March, the former South African international brought with him an experienced backroom staff entirely composed of South African colleagues. […]
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Newly appointed Kenya head coach Benni McCarthy has vowed to transform the Harambee Stars into the most formidable team in East Africa, making a bold pledge to the nation’s football fans. The former South African international, who took charge of the national team last month, is stepping into his first managerial role at the international […]
South African legend Benni McCarthy says the opportunity to work with Manchester United was second to none. The newly appointed Kenya head coach worked with the Premier League giants for two seasons under the reign of former manager Erik ten Hag. However, McCarthy’s time at United came to an end in June with the expiration of his […]
Newly appointed Kenya head coach Benni McCarthy has shared that Erik ten Hag intended to manage Manchester United for a decade before his tenure was cut short. The South African football legend, who served as a first-team coach under Ten Hag for two seasons, spoke about the Dutchman’s commitment and vision for the club. Ten […]
South African legend Benni McCarthy has revealed why he accepted the offer to coach the Kenya national team, the Harambee Stars. McCarthy was unveiled on Monday, March 3, on a two-year deal and will be assisted by Vasili Manousakis, Moeneeb Josephs as goalkeeper’s coach, and Pilela Maposa as performance analyst. Speaking after his unveiling, the former Orlando Pirates striker says […]
Newly appointed Kenya head coach Benni McCarthy says they aim to develop a strong team identity and play exciting football to make the country proud. The Bafana Bafana legend was unveiled on Monday as the new head coach of the Harambee Stars on a two-year deal. Speaking at his unveiling, the former Manchester United striker […]
Football Kenya Federation (FKF) President Hussein Mohammed has expressed strong confidence in the newly appointed Harambee Stars coaching team, emphasizing their capability to take Kenyan football to the next level. On Monday, March 3, FKF officially announced the appointment of Benni McCarthy as the national team’s head coach on a two-year contract. McCarthy will be […]
Benni McCarthy is aiming to steer Kenya to qualify for the 2026 World Cup, which will be staged in the USA, Canada, and Mexico. The South African legend was officially unveiled as the head coach of the Harambee Stars until 2027. He is also expected to lead the side for the 2027 Africa Cup of […]
Benni McCarthy has officially been named the new head coach of the Kenya national football team. The 47-year-old has agreed to a contract with the Kenya Football Federation, which had been on the table since December. Joining McCarthy’s technical team are former Richards Bay coach Vasili Manousakis and ex-South Africa and Orlando Pirates goalkeeper Moeneeb […]
Benni McCarthy is on the verge of becoming the new head coach of the Kenya national team, with the former Manchester United forwards coach expected to arrive in Nairobi on Wednesday. His official unveiling is scheduled for Friday. At 47, McCarthy brings a wealth of experience, both as a player and as a coach. The […]
