The Football Kenya Federation (FKF) has officially announced the appointment of Benni McCarthy as the new head coach of the Kenya national football team.
McCarthy, a former South African international and UEFA Champions League winner, was previously a striker’s coach at Manchester United under Erik Ten Hag.
He will be joined by Vasili Manousakis as Assistant Coach, Moeneeb Josephs as Goalkeepers Coach, and Pilela Maposa as Performance Analyst. The quartet has signed two-year contracts and is expected to bring a fresh, innovative approach to the national team setup, with a focus on preparing Kenya for upcoming international fixtures.
McCarthy shared his enthusiasm for the role and the opportunities ahead:
“I am honoured to take on this role and excited about the journey ahead with the Kenyan national team. I have studied the talent in this country, and I believe there is immense potential to compete at the highest level. Together with my coaching team, including Vasili Manousakis, Moeneeb Josephs, and Pilela Maposa, we are committed to building a structured, disciplined, and competitive squad. Our goal is to develop a strong team identity, play exciting football, and make the nation proud. I look forward to working with the players, the federation, and the passionate Kenyan fans to achieve success.”
McCarthy and his coaching staff will immediately take charge of the national team as Kenya prepares for the upcoming World Cup qualifiers against Gambia and Gabon.
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