Updated at 21:05 EAT Tuesday 04 March 2025

Coach Benni McCarthy has officially been named the new head coach of the Kenya national football team, also known as the Harambee Stars. This announcement was made by the Football Kenya Federation (FKF) during a formal media launch at the Serena Hotel in Nairobi.

McCarthy, a South African football legend, has signed a contract that will see him lead the team until 2027, including their co-hosting of the 2027 TotalEnergies Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) with Uganda and Tanzania.

He brings with him a complete South African technical staff, including:

This team has previously worked together at AmaZulu FC, achieving a club-record second-place finish in the league and qualifying for the CAF Champions League for the first time. Kenya FA president Hussein Mohammed expressed strong confidence in the new technical team, highlighting their wealth of expertise and potential to instil tactical discipline, structure, and a winning mentality within the team.

• Vasili Manousakis: Assistant Coach
• Moeneeb Josephs: Goalkeeper Coach
• Pilela Maposa: Performance Analyst

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