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FKF are reported to have reached an agreement with South African legend to coach Harambee Stars after CHAN 2024.
South Africa legend Benni McCarthy has been in contact with the Football Kenya Federation (FKF) regarding the possibility of becoming the head coach of Kenya’s national football team, the Harambee Stars.
The discussions come in the wake of former coach Engin Firat’s resignation earlier this month, just days after FKF elected Hussein Mohammed as its new president.
Reports suggest that McCarthy, currently unattached after his contract with Manchester United ended in June, is eager to take on the role.
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However, he has reportedly requested to assume his duties only after the 2024 African Nations Championship (CHAN), scheduled for February.
According to local publication MozzartSport, an agreement has already been reached in principle.
A source told the outlet: “It’s a done deal—Benni will be the new Kenya coach. He’s excited about the challenge, especially since this is his first time managing a national team.”
McCarthy, widely regarded as one of the greatest players to don the Bafana Bafana jersey, has been linked with several managerial roles since leaving Manchester United.
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He recently revealed that he participated in interviews for three Major League Soccer (MLS) coaching positions, though he did not disclose the specific clubs.
Despite his ties to clubs at home and abroad, McCarthy appears enthusiastic about the opportunity to manage at the international level.
His coaching credentials are solid, having guided Cape Town City to victory in the MTN8 and leading AmaZulu to qualify for the CAF Champions League.
With McCarthy’s anticipated arrival, Francis Kimanzi, a former Harambee Stars coach, has been appointed interim coach for Kenya’s participation in the Mapinduzi Cup, which begins on January 3 in Zanzibar.
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Kimanzi has named a provisional squad that could form the backbone of the CHAN team.
McCarthy’s official tenure is expected to begin with Kenya’s 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers in March.
If confirmed, McCarthy’s debut will be an away fixture against Gabon on March 17, with the return leg a week later.
McCarthy’s illustrious playing career saw him represent top clubs in Europe and South Africa, including Ajax, Celta de Vigo, Porto, Blackburn Rovers, and West Ham United.
At Porto, under the guidance of Jose Mourinho, McCarthy won the 2004 UEFA Champions League, two Primeira Liga titles, the Taça de Portugal, and the Intercontinental Cup.
Transitioning into coaching in 2014, McCarthy started as a youth team coach at Hibernian in Scotland and later moved to Sint-Truiden in Belgium, where he completed his coaching licenses.
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He has since built a reputation for tactical acumen and player development, further solidifying his appeal as a managerial candidate.
For Kenya, McCarthy’s appointment could signal a new era of ambition and professionalism in the national team.
His experience, both as a player and a coach, positions him as a strong candidate to rebuild the Harambee Stars and guide them to new heights.
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