Football Kenya Federation has appointed former South African player Benni McCarthy as Harambee Stars, the national men’s soccer team head coach until 2027.
At 47, McCarthy played for Porto, Ajax Amsterdam, Celta Vigo, Blackburn Rovers and West Ham United before coaching Sint-Truiden as an assistant coach, AmaZulu and Manchester United as forwards coach.
During the unveiling, FKF president Hussein Mohammed said McCarthy was the outright choice for the national team post due to his outstanding qualities
The South African has signed a two-year deal until 2027 – when Kenya co-host the Africa Cup of Nations (Afcon) with Uganda and Tanzania
He will be assisted by Vasili Manousakis, Moeneeb Josephs as Goalkeepers Coach, and Pilela Maposa as Performance Analyst.
McCarthy’s immediate task with the team will be preparing the team for the 2026 World Cup qualifier against Gabon on March 24 at the Nyayo Stadium.