And so, what did you expect?To borrow a leaf from Colin Cowherd’s playbook, close your eyes and imagine this: UEFA Champions League winner, country’s all-time top scorer, tattooed arm round Cristiano Ronaldo and Marcus Rashford. Maybe that diamond earring.Aura, right?Well, that is maybe why an understated arrival on Thursday needed to be repaid quite handsomely.Benni McCarthy formally appointed as new Harambee Stars coachA bland introductory presser in front of those headline makers? No thanks. Not for this man.Only those unaware of the moment dare asked when it got slightly late: What are we still doing out here? Where is the man? Oh! Who is that?No worries. This was meant to be a grand occasion, a gathering to celebrate the known, yet carrying the unknown.”Keep it smooth, be positive, and if not, eer… please see yourself out.”##NAJAVA_MECA_8744375##Three months of a “rigorous process” was all it took to finally get hold of the star man, and so what is the fuss about a couple minutes, maybe hours of wait as… You get to know more about this man who will breathe new life into Kenyan football and its entire ecosystem alike?Feels like we are getting closer?No. Watch some of his highlight reels here, then enjoy his soundbites too.Then rise, expect him to enter through that door, only for fireworks to light up in front of the other.In comes the worst-kept mystery man walking to the tune of Shibobo! (Amazing, I must say).Beautiful. They did their homework man. Love it. All the best shibobo https://t.co/yUhFQT8Uql— Silences in NGO Discourses (@phethani4) March 3, 2025 The star of the show is finally here, so let us enjoy some time with him. I mean, why not?At which point, this clearly rubs the purists the wrong way.And no, not the lovers of a bit of pop, modern culture, or some glam. Nop! But those here for the serious stuff.Something like: Good to have you here, tell us what brings you around, and… get to work, because we are truly uninspiring.Benni McCarthy on why he took Harambee Stars jobNot for this aura.And so, hit the rewind button again, and let us prove that indeed you signed a contract with us.See? This is truly happening!And what about your experience again?How many languages can you speak? You love the Kenyan weather? Oh! Are you a Manchester United fan? Well, you sadly lost to Fulham!And the beat goes on and on. This is love at first sight.After bashing @KennethMuguna10 recently over Europe vs Africa we get hit in the nuts even before the sun sets. A national team coach unveiling event full of EPL mention than ours. Keep Europe football banter in your purses when you are given a mic on local football. #FootballKE— Mbakaya khwa Milimu (@mbakayamilimu) March 3, 2025 On to one corner: “Hey purists? I know there are so many questions, but we don’t have time for them right now. Today has been an unveiling. Very hunky-dory.” In short, let us enjoy this man. We need him more than you can imagine.And so let us celebrate him now for picking us, and instead bring him some gifts.A few memorabilia, a shield and arrow “to take to the battlefield,” and maybe get a few photos with him? Indeed!Just a normal day for Benni McCarthy to witness Kenyan reverence!
