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Benni McCarthy Takes Charge: New Era for Kenya’s National Team

Benni McCarthy is indeed the new head coach of Kenya’s national football team, Harambee Stars. He’s a South African football legend who played for top clubs like FC Porto, West Ham United, and Ajax, and even won the UEFA Champions League with Porto in 2004.

As a coach, McCarthy has worked with Manchester United, Hibernian, Cape Town City, and AmaZulu. He’s now tasked with leading Kenya’s national team, starting with their World Cup qualification matches against The Gambia and Gabon.

McCarthy’s appointment is historic, as he’s the first South African citizen to take charge of Kenya’s senior national team. His experience and expertise are expected to boost Kenya’s chances in international competitions.

Early Life

  • Born on November 12, 1977, in Cape Town, South Africa
  • Grew up in Hanover Park, Cape Flats, with his parents, Dudley and Dora McCarthy, and three siblings
MANCHESTER, ENGLAND – MARCH 19: Assistant coach of Manchester United Benni McCarthy looks on before the Emirates FA Cup Quarter Final between Manchester United and Fulham at Old Trafford on March 19, 2023 in Manchester, England. (Photo by Michael Regan/Getty Images)

Early Football Career

  • Started playing football at local side Young Pirates, managed by his uncles
  • Joined Crusaders’ youth structures
  • Signed by first-division club Seven Stars at age 17

Achievements

  • South Africa’s all-time top scorer with 31 goals
  • Won the UEFA Champions League with Porto in 2003-04
  • First South African to win the UEFA Champions League

Coaching Career

  • Former head coach of AmaZulu
  • First-team coach at Manchester United
  • Cape Town City
  • AmaZulu
  • Manchester United’s first-team coach.

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