African Nations Championship (CHAN) quarter-finalists Kenya will receive $450,000 (R8.8 million) for their efforts, but the country’s finest footballer, Victor Wanyama, says their rise is priceless. With South Africa’s Benni McCarthy at the helm, the Harambee Stars fell to Madagascar in the last eight, and McCarthy, on a two-year deal since March, has been hailed… Continue reading Kenyan Star Lauds Benni McCarthy for National Team Revival
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CHAN Quarter-final Line-up Set
The African Nations Championship (CHAN) has reached the knockout phase, with the quarter-final fixtures confirmed. For the first time in CAF history, a major competition is being co-hosted by three nations — Kenya, Tanzania and Uganda — and all three will feature in the last eight, ensuring the festival of football continues to attract huge… Continue reading CHAN Quarter-final Line-up Set
Benni McCarthy Applying José Mourinho Lessons
Kenya coach Benni McCarthy has ensured the Harambee Stars are punching above their weight at the ongoing African Nations Championship [CHAN] in East Africa. Kenya, who are hosts alongside Tanzania and Uganda, have surprised all and sundry. On Sunday, Kenya beat Morocco 1-0 at the Moi International Sports Centre in Nairobi despite playing with ten… Continue reading Benni McCarthy Applying José Mourinho Lessons
Unfazed Benni McCarthy Welcomes Kenya Challenge
Kenya’s senior national team has a new head coach, and it’s none other than one of South Africa’s celebrated football sons, Benni McCarthy. The former Bafana Bafana striker has put pen to paper on a two-year deal to guide the Harambee Stars. McCarthy was officially unveiled in Nairobi on Monday afternoon, and he was accompanied… Continue reading Unfazed Benni McCarthy Welcomes Kenya Challenge
Benni McCarthy Heads to East Africa for New job
Benni McCarthy is on the verge of taking over as head coach of the Kenyan national team, as per reports from East Africa. The Harambee Stars have been courting McCarthy for the past few weeks. In fact, his appointment was expected to be ratified in December last year. However, there appear to have been delays… Continue reading Benni McCarthy Heads to East Africa for New job