Former Kenya Police and AFC Leopards head coach Anthony Kimani is set to join the Harambee Stars technical bench as Benni McCarthy’s assistant, after receiving approval from the Football Kenya Federation (FKF).While FKF had initially leaned towards appointing former Nairobi City Stars boss Nicholas Muyoti, a senior source within the federation has confirmed that the 35-year-old Kimani has ultimately been chosen. Follow Our WhatsApp Channel For More News!!!His most recent role was with Kenya Police FC in the top-flight league.##NAJAVA_MECA_8850131##Kimani will now team up with McCarthy, the former Bafana Bafana striker, who is building a diverse backroom staff that includes ex-Bafana Bafana goalkeeper Joseph Moeneeb as the goalkeeping coach and Vasili Manousakis as an assistant coach. It was an absolute pleasure to share a stage, with our new National Team Head Coach, the legendary, Benny McCarthy. The passion and optimism in the room was palpable. Welcome to Kenya and I wish you the very best. pic.twitter.com/6KD0T49Ylf— Anthony Kimani (@anthonykimani01) March 5, 2025 Since stepping into the role, the 47-year-old McCarthy has already overseen two fixtures in the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers.His debut came at the Alassane Ouattara Ebimpé Olympic Stadium in Ivory Coast, where Kenya faced Gambia in a gripping Group F encounter. Latest construction update of brand new Talanta Sports City Stadium [VIDEO]Stars twice came from behind to earn a dramatic 3-3 draw.The second match, played in front of a packed Nyayo Stadium in Nairobi, saw Kenya suffer a narrow 2-1 loss to Gabon. The visitors were led by former Arsenal captain Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang, who netted both goals.##NAJAVA_MECA_8850171##A federation insider, who requested anonymity, confirmed to Flashscore that Kimani will be part of the bench for the national team’s next game.“Our initial intention was to go for Nicholas (Muyoti) but after another second thought and thorough search, we have settled for Anthony Kimani,” the source told Flashscore.“He (Kimani) will be unveiled in the next one or two weeks but I am sure he will be on the bench when Harambee Stars play their next fixture as the deputy coach to Benni (McCarthy) and his technical staff.”Radio Jambo presenter withdraws from Gor Mahia electionsMcCarthy replaced Francis Kimanzi, who had been serving in an interim capacity alongside assistants Zedekiah ‘Zico’ Otieno and John Kamau. Under previous coach Engin Firat, the Stars’ bench had a fully local feel, featuring assistants William Muluya, Ken Odhiambo, and goalkeeper trainer Jerim Onyango.
