Kenya Police midfielder Mohamed Bajaber has explained why he foresees a bright future for Harambee Stars under new coach Benni McCarthy.McCatthy was officially unveiled as the new Harambee Stars coach on Monday 3 March and hit the ground running by watching FKF Premier League matches to identify players.McCarthy impressed with quality as he takes charge of first Harambee Stars training sessionThe South African took charge of his first three days of training from Wednesday 12 March to Friday 14 March as he prepares the team for 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers against Gambia and Gabon.Speaking after the last day of the three-day training on Friday, Bajaber shared his assessment of the team and its future under McCarthy.“Training has been good and intense. Coach has an ambition which is a good thing, and he always tells us what his ambitions are, and what he needs from us. I’m looking forward to the coach’s tenure and it looks bright to be honest,” stated Bajaber.The former Nairobi City Stars is among the young players who will be hoping to impress the former Manchester United first team coach and earn a spot in the final squad.Bajaber said that young players in the team are what the country needs, and sooner rather than later, they will be dominating the Harambee Stars squad.##NAJAVA_MECA_8783864##“We need young blood. Young players, fresh legs and the coach also believes in us. We will see how the final squad will look, but I am sure that even if not now, in future, these young players will represent the nation,” he added.The three day training was largely composed of local-based players with the exception of Gor Mahia players and some Tusker players whose clubs requested to be excluded as they prepare for their league matches.Why Gor Mahia and Tusker players snubbed McCarthy’s first Harambee Stars training sessionIran-based Antony Akumu joined the team on the last day of training with the rest of the players expected in camp from Monday 17 March when the team resumes training.Harambee Stars will take on Gambia in an away match on Thursday 20 March in Ivory Coast before welcoming Gabon on Sunday 23 March at Nyayo National Stadium.
