Hussein Mohammed has backed Benni McCarthy, urging patience as he builds a competitive Harambee Stars squad for future success.
Football Kenya Federation (FKF) President Hussein Mohammed has made a passionate appeal to Kenyan football fans to rally behind Harambee Stars head coach Benni McCarthy.
McCarthy, who was appointed in early March, has already overseen two 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifier matches—an entertaining 3-3 draw away to Gambia and a closely contested 2-1 home defeat to Gabon at the Nyayo National Stadium.
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Despite the mixed results, FKF is unwavering in its support for the new man at the helm.
“In terms of developing the national team, especially Harambee Stars, everything takes time,” Mohammed told Citizen Digital.
The FKF boss emphasized that the federation has a clear roadmap with McCarthy, noting that patience and consistency are key as the coach puts together a competitive unit.
“We are clear with the national coach about his assignment and the time he has to build a competitive squad—and that’s exactly what he is doing,” Mohammed said.
“I’m very delighted with the performance so far. I keep asking my fellow colleagues and Kenyans—when was the last time Harambee Stars scored three goals away in a qualifier? When was the last time you saw the kind of play we saw against Gabon? It’s a step at a time,” he added.
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McCarthy’s appointment was met with excitement and intrigue, especially considering his pedigree as a former Bafana Bafana striker and UEFA Champions League winner.
His early approach has emphasized attacking football, technical discipline, and team spirit—elements that have already started to resonate with the players and fans alike.
The FKF President also revealed that upcoming friendly matches in June and the African Nations Championship (CHAN) tournament scheduled for August will serve as crucial markers for evaluating McCarthy’s progress and impact on the squad.
“Coaches need time to develop their teams and to start delivering results. But I’m confident we made the right decision,” he affirmed.
“We will not interfere with the technical bench or dictate how things should be done. They will operate independently.”
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During McCarthy’s official unveiling, Mohammed shared insights into the selection process that landed the South African the top job.
The football administrator stated that McCarthy stood out from the list of candidates because of his hunger, ambition, and deep passion for the project at hand.