FKF president Hussein Mohammed has assured that there will be no issues in paying the new Harambee Stars head coach, Benni McCarthy.According to Mohammed, the federation and the government are fully aligned on the appointment, unlike the situation during the tenure of former head coach Engin Firat.##NAJAVA_MECA_8755774##McCarthy, a South African national, was officially named head coach on Monday, succeeding Firat, who resigned in December.The former Manchester United forwards coach will lead the national team until the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON), which will be co-hosted by Kenya, Uganda, and Tanzania.Firat’s salary was covered by the government, but after going unpaid for nearly a year, he has since threatened legal action against FKF, potentially involving FIFA’s Dispute Resolution Chamber to claim the full amount of his contract.Kenyans share expectations placed on new Harambee Stars coach Benni McCarthyLearning from this experience, Hussein emphasized that the new administration has involved the government from the start, with Sports Cabinet Secretary Salim Mvurya pledging to honor the financial commitments of McCarthy’s contract.“In our agreement with the government, we have decided this is the way forward. The government has demonstrated its commitment to fulfilling its part of the bargain, and there is no reason to doubt that we are on the right track,” Hussein said during McCarthy’s unveiling on Monday at a Nairobi hotel.Gor Mahia seeking to apply pressure on Kenya Police FC with win over Kariobangi SharksThe FKF president further expressed confidence in the government’s support.”We are confident in the government’s backing, and I am reassured that we will not face the same challenges as in the past. We are working closely with the current administration, including the Cabinet Secretary, who is fully aligned with this recruitment.”Government provides update on CHAN, AFCON preparationsIn addition to the government’s role, Hussein also called on potential sponsors to join in supporting football in the country, emphasizing that the burden cannot solely rest on the government and the federation.“We are urging more partners and sponsors to come on board. Let’s not leave everything to the government or the federation. To the corporations out there, let me appeal to you: this is a fresh start under a new administration. Now is the time to invest in the national team. Let’s not wait until the team underperforms to wonder how we could have helped,” he said.McCarthy’s first match as Harambee Stars head coach is scheduled for Wednesday, 19 March, when Kenya will face The Gambia away before hosting Gabon in Nairobi a few days later.Kenyans share expectations placed on new Harambee Stars coach Benni McCarthy
