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Former international Taiwo Atieno explains why Benni McCarthy is God-sent to save Harambee Stars from the suffering of poor results.
Former international Taiwo Atieno believes the decision by the Football Kenya Federation to appoint Benni McCarthy as Engin Firat's Harambee Stars successor will bear fruits in the long run.
The former Walsall and Rochdale forward said McCarthy’s arrival is what Kenyan football needed the most to wake up from the slumber. He used the biblical analogy of the story of David and Goliath in his description of the task that awaits the South African.
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“I believe Benni McCarthy’s appointment is historic and a pivotal turning point for Kenyan football and the Harambee Stars. As a footballing nation we have a Goliath to overcome but now I believe we have our David to inspire us to overcome the Goliath. Benni is one of the most decorated professional players from Africa. He knows how to overcome Goliaths,” Atieno, who made his Harambee Stars debut as a late substitute in the June 2009 World Cup qualifier against Mozambique, told Flashscore.
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Atieno, who was born in Brixton, England to Kenyan parents but made a decision to play for Harambee Stars, said McCarthy's passion and experience will be vital in turning around Harambee Stars' fortunes. “What I admire about Benni is he still wants to fight and he has maintained the love, desire, and passion for the game. This I believe will inspire the players to express themselves without fear and achieve greater milestones.”
Atieno knows the treasure of playing in big competitions and has challenged stakeholders and fans alike to start dreaming big.“I was born and raised in a country that always qualifies for World Cups. Everyone in England believes and works towards that milestone. After 15 years in Kenyan football, I believe without any doubt that Kenya has the passion and love for football to reach that level of belief.
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“As I’ve said before, Kenya is the 27th largest country in the world (England is 26th) and the seventh largest economy in Africa. We must start believing that we can qualify for a World Cup and use that belief to train and work harder than ever before."
McCarthy will be assisted by Vasili Manoussaki, Joseph Moeneb (goalkeeper coach) and Pilela Maposa (performance analyst). The 47-year-old signed a contract that will run until the 2027 AFCON to be co-hosted by Kenya, Uganda, and Tanzania.
His first assignment will be the World Cup qualifying matches against the Gambia away on March 17th, and the home game against Gabon on March 24th. However, he finds Kenya sitting fourth in Group F with five points, five less than leaders Ivory Coast, while Gabon are second with nine points and Burundi third with seven points.
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