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South Africa's Benni McCarthy takes charge of Harambee Stars in two-year deal

Benni McCarthy

New Harambee Stars coach Benni McCarthy displays his contract alongside FKF president Hussein Mohammed during his unveiling in Nairobi on March 3, 2025.

Photo credit: Chris Omollo | Nation Media Group

What you need to know:

  • The 47-year-old McCarthy, who won 80 caps for South Africa and scored at the 1998 and 2002 World Cups, played in the Premier League for Blackburn Rovers and West Ham United. He lifted the Champions League with Porto in 2004.

Former Manchester United striker and South African football legend Benni McCarthy was on Monday unveiled as the new Harambee Stars head coach.

The 47-year-old replaces Francis Kimanzi, who had been serving in an interim capacity following the resignation of Turkish coach Firat Engin last year.