Football Kenya Federation has revealed the high expectations put on the shoulders of South African legend Benni McCarthy who is set to be appointed Harambee Stars coach.
Football Kenya Federation (FKF) expects the new Harambee Stars coach to build a good team that will be competitive in Africa and beyond.
South African legend Benni McCarthy is the man set to be handed the reins, with his unveiling reported to be this week, and FKF feel they have got the right man who they believe will achieve their objectives.
The 47-year-old will be given a free hand to select his team and he will be expected to come up with a side capable of competing well in Africa after Kenya’s failure to seal a place at the last three editions of the Africa Cup of Nations.
South African legend Benni McCarthy has reportedly decided on the men who will join his technical bench when he takes over as Harambee Stars coach.
“We have a new coach Benni McCarthy who will be taking over the team and is expected to arrive in the country before the end of the week. He is a qualified coach who we believe can steer the national team to prosperity,” a FKF official told Nation.
“Our aim is to build a good team that will take Kenya back to the glory days and everything will be done on merit, including selection to the national team.
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“This time, we have got it right and the finer details of the agreement will be released soon, but he is our new coach and we want him to build a competitive team.”
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More construction materials have arrived in Kasarani as phase two of renovations commence.
Reports indicate McCarthy will arrive in Kenya on Wednesday, with his unveiling to take place on Friday, and he will be in the stands during Sunday’s Mashemeji Derby when AFC Leopards host bitter rivals Gor Mahia.
The 47-year-old, who will be assisted by Kenyan coaches and some South African tacticians, will have two weeks before his first assignment as Kenya play away to The Gambia on March 17 in a 2026 World Cup qualifier before hosting Gabon on March 24.
