‘He’s More Than a Coach’ - Harambee Stars Forward Praises Benni McCarthy’s Management Skills

Harambee Stars forward Boniface Muchiri (left) has lauded coach Benni McCarthy. Photos: FKF Media

‘He’s More Than a Coach’ - Harambee Stars Forward Praises Benni McCarthy’s Management Skills

Joel Omotto 18:04 - 04.06.2025

Harambee Stars forward Boniface Muchiri has explained the extent coach Benni McCarthy is going to get the best out of them.

Harambee Stars coach Benni McCarthy has been lauded for the positive influence he is having on his players beyond what he gives them tactically.

McCarthy has been in charge since March, having overseen two matches in the 2026 World Cup qualifiers, and he is now preparing his team for the delayed 2024 African Nations Championships (CHAN 2024).

McCarthy has called a team made of many local-based players ahead of two friendlies against Chad on June 6 and 10 and he seems to have had a great influence on them going by the words of Ulinzi Stars forward Boniface Muchiri.

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Muchiri Opens Up on Benni McCarthy’s Soft Touch

Manzur Okwaro
Benni McCarthy shares a word with teenage defender Manzur Okwaro following Harambee Stars' clash against Gabon. (Credit: Telecomasia.net)

"Benni McCarthy is more than a coach, he's a father figure, he's like a brother. He is giving a lot of freedom to the players to express themselves and to give their best,” Muchiri told FKF media.

“He knows how to bring a positive vibe in the camp and mood and that is the most important thing to get the best out of the player,” added Muchiri.

Muchiri is among players hoping to impress the South African coach as he assesses his squad ahead of the CHAN 2024 tournament that will kick off on August 2 in Kenya, Uganda and Tanzania.

Harambee Stars will use the two matches against Chad to gauge their level of preparedness for the tournament for which they are in a tough Group A that has Morocco, Angola, DR Congo and Zambia.