OFFICAL: FKF unveil Benni McCarthy & Kenya technical team

by Austin Ditlhobolo

Tuesday Mar 04, 2025. 09:16

South African football legend Benni McCarthy has been unveiled as the new head coach of the Kenyan national team.

The UEFA Pro License holder has been unattached since he left English Premier League giants Manchester United in June 2024, having served as one of the club’s first-team assistant coaches at the club.

McCarthy has brought in his compatriots to bolster the Harambee Stars’ technical team: Moeneeb Josephs, goalkeeper coach; Vasili Manousakis, assistant coach; and performance analyst Pilela Maposa, having worked with them at AmaZulu FC.

The Football Kenya Federation (FKF) made the annoucement in the following statement;

“After a rigorous selection process, we are confident that Benni McCarthy is the right person to lead our national team forward. His experience, vision, and commitment to developing Kenyan football align perfectly with our ambitions,” a statement read.

“Alongside him, we welcome Vasili Manousakis as Assistant Coach, Moeneeb Josephs as Goalkeepers Coach, and Pilela Maposa as Performance Analyst.

“This team brings a wealth of expertise, and we believe they will instill tactical discipline, structure, and a winning mentality as we prepare for upcoming competitions,” the federation added.

“McCarthy and his team will immediately take charge as Kenya prepares for the upcoming World Cup qualifiers against Gambia and Gabon. Further details regarding training schedules and squad selections will be communicated in due course.”