Newly appointed Harambee Stars coach, Benni McCarthy, has put an end to speculation that a local coach might be in charge of the team for the upcoming CHAN tournament, which will be co-hosted by Kenya, Uganda, and Tanzania.McCarthy, who was officially unveiled as the national team’s head coach on Monday, expressed his ambitions to lead Kenya to at least the semifinals of the tournament.##NAJAVA_MECA_8763447##The South African, who succeeded Engin Firat, brought an all-South African backroom staff with him, marking his first role as head coach of a national team. Initially, there were rumors that McCarthy would focus on Kenya’s senior A team, leaving the CHAN squad, made up of locally-based players, to a local coach. However, McCarthy has other plans.The former Manchester United forwards’ coach revealed that he has set a clear goal for the CHAN tournament, aiming for a strong performance that could take Kenya to the semifinals. He sees the tournament as an opportunity for the team to showcase their skills and make an impact.Former Nairobi United midfielder on why he chose Sri Lanka over Harambee Stars“For the 2024 CHAN tournament, which is in Kenya, we want to showcase our skills and make a good account of ourselves. We want to succeed, not fail. Our goal is to reach the semifinals and even the final. I believe with hard work, it’s very possible,” McCarthy said.Looking ahead, McCarthy outlined his broader vision for the national team, stating that his goal is to turn Kenya into a football powerhouse in East Africa and to make Kenyan fans proud.“I want to make Kenya the best team East Africa has ever seen. If we can fix the national team, Kenya will go far. For me, it’s about the passion on people’s faces, and that shows they truly love their country. So far, the national team hasn’t delivered what the fans want,” McCarthy emphasized.Tusker FC suffer shock exit as magic of Mozzart Bet Cup lives onHis first official assignment as Harambee Stars coach will be leading the team in the upcoming World Cup qualifiers against Gambia and Gabon. Kenya currently sits fourth in Group F, with a tough challenge ahead as they trail leaders Ivory Coast by six points after four matches.Tusker FC suffer shock exit as magic of Mozzart Bet Cup lives on
