By Simon Nare
South Africa’s top all time goal scorer Benni McCarthy has been named as Kenya’s national team head coach.
The Football Kenya Federation (FKF) said on Monday that the former South African international would assume the position ahead of the country’s World Cup qualifying campaign that starts later this month.
The federation expressed confidence in McCarthy, saying the former Manchester United strikers’ coach would bring a wealth of experience, both as a coach and a player. McCarthy is the only South African to win the UEFA champions.
McCarthy will be joined by fellow South African veteran goalkeeper Moeneeb Joseph, who will be goalkeeper coach, and Vasili Manousakis who will be his assistant. Pilela Maposa has been hired as the performance analyst.
FKF president Hussein Mohammed said he was elated about the new appointments.
“After a rigorous selection process, we are confident that Benni McCarthy is the right person
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