Incoming Harambee Stars head coach Benni McCarthy is set to arrive in Kenya on Wednesday, with his official unveiling scheduled for Friday next week, Mozzart Sport has confirmed.The South African coach was identified as the new Harambee Stars tactician last December, but the process of formalizing his appointment has been unusually delayed. However, the wait is nearly over, as the former Manchester United coach is expected to land midweek, with his unveiling set for the end of the week.##NAJAVA_MECA_8726892##A source within the Football Kenya Federation (FKF) confirmed that all preparations have been finalized ahead of McCarthy’s arrival. His appointment comes at a crucial time, with the World Cup qualifiers against Gambia and Gabon just around the corner.“He is flying to Nairobi this coming Wednesday. Everything regarding his appointment has been completed, and we have tentatively scheduled his unveiling for Friday,” the source said.Stars Abroad: Setback for Olunga’s Duhail as Ayunga, Ochieng cruiseOnce officially appointed, McCarthy will immediately begin preparing the national team for the upcoming World Cup qualifiers.”As the president mentioned earlier, Francis Kimanzi was only an interim coach. The new head coach will be in charge of the matches against Gabon and Gambia. After his unveiling, he will work alongside several identified local coaches to prepare for the games. We need to be ready to compete,” the source added.There is still uncertainty regarding whether McCarthy will also handle the CHAN tournament in August or if local coaches will take charge of those games. The source clarified that a decision would be made later, as the immediate focus is the March international break.Malawi-based utility player eyes Harambee Stars spot for 2027 AFCONEarlier this year, FKF president Hussein Mohammed reassured fans that the federation was committed to finding the best candidate for the national team.”FKF is working to appoint a substantive coach and a competent technical bench to help us achieve our objectives. That’s why the current technical bench was appointed on an interim basis. We will provide an update on the new coach once all the details are finalized,” Hussein told The Nation.He also emphasized the importance of getting the appointment right, especially considering the financial challenges FKF has faced with previous coaches. “We have had issues with paying coaches in the past, and we don’t want to repeat those mistakes,” he noted.Mozzart Bet Cup: AFC Leopards, Gor Mahia headline Sunday action
