Opinion divided ahead of Benni McCarthy's unveiling as Harambee Stars coach
New Harambee Stars coach Benni McCarthy displays his contract alongside FKF president Hussein Mohammed during his unveiling in Nairobi on March 3, 2025.
Speaking on Sunday after his side’s 4-1 league loss to Shabana FC at Gusii Stadium in Kisii County, Baraza expressed his disappointment, arguing that Kenyan coaches are not being given a fair chance.
“Bringing in foreign coaches shows that the federation does not trust us (local coaches). Why bring someone from outside when we have our own coaches who are equal to the task? Look at our neighbours Tanzania—they are doing well with their local coaches. We should also emulate them. What will the new coach tell Kenyans if he loses his first match? He will say he is still new,” Baraza stated.
Kakamega Homeboyz coach Francis Baraza has faulted the Football Kenya Federation (FKF) for settling on South African legend Benni McCarthy as the new Harambee Stars head coach.
McCarthy, who arrived in Kenya last week, is set to be unveiled on Monday at the Serena Hotel, Nairobi as the new Harambee Stars coach, taking over from Francis Kimanzi, who has been handling the team on an acting capacity, after Turkish coach Engin Firat left the role last year due to non-payment of salary arrears.
