Harambee Stars head coach Benni McCarthy has revealed his admiration for Mohammed Bajaber, saying the Kenya Police midfielder left a lasting impression—not just with his skill, but with his mindset.Bajaber won the hearts of Kenyan fans with his standout performances during the recent 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers.He announced his arrival with a brilliant debut goal in the 3-3 thriller against The Gambia, and followed it up with a composed display in the narrow 2-1 loss to Gabon.##NAJAVA_MECA_8841766##But it’s not just his ability on the ball that caught McCarthy’s eye.Speaking to NTV on Monday night, the South African legend opened up about his candid conversations with the young playmaker, saying it’s Bajaber’s ambition and drive that sets him apart.“What I’ve experienced here in Kenya is a group of players who are not afraid to dream big,” McCarthy said.“Many want to go to Europe, they believe in themselves, and I love that. Mohammed Bajaber—I had many conversations with him, and he told me, ‘Coach, I’m going to play in Europe.’ And I thought, that’s my kind of player. He already knows where he wants to go, and he’s got the mentality to take him there.”Ambrose Rachier secures another term as Gor Mahia chairmanMcCarthy believes Kenya will benefit from such driven players, whose personal goals align with national success.“They understand that to get to Europe, you need to succeed with your national team. And that hunger, that ambition—it excites me. We will benefit from them, and they’ll help us build a winning team,” he added.Bajaber, a product of the Star Field Elite Academy, is no stranger to European football circles.He previously had trials in Denmark and continues to attract interest from abroad. But for now, his focus remains firmly on home soil—helping Kenya Police FC push for their first-ever FKF Premier League title.Odemba applauds Ivory Coast friendlies as Starlets eye historic WAFCON returnGrounded yet determined, Bajaber is fully aware that consistent performances—especially with the Harambee Stars—will bring him closer to his European dream. With the 2024 African Nations Championship (CHAN) on the horizon, the midfielder knows more eyes will be on him.If he continues his current trajectory, it might just be a matter of when, not if in his dream to play in Europe.
