Odibets, Kenya’s sports gaming
platform, has commended the Football Kenya Federation (FKF) for appointing
Benni McCarthy as the new Harambee Stars head coach.
The
move, seen as a turning point for Kenyan football, has been widely welcomed by
fans and stakeholders alike.
Odibets has been a key partner in supporting
the sport’s growth, and with a fresh leadership team at FKF, led by President Hussein
Mohammed and Deputy President McDonald Mariga,
the company has reaffirmed its commitment to elevating the
football experience in Kenya.
“As
Harambee Stars prepare for their next big matches, we hope that football enthusiasts can
experience the thrill of the game beyond the pitch,” Odibets General Manager Dedan Mungai said.
McCarthy’s arrival heralds a fresh chapter for
Kenyan football, one that promises to blend experience, passion and a fervent desire
for success.
The transition from the Turkish gaffer Engin
Firat to McCarthy comes after a tumultuous period for the Stars.
Firat’s
tenure was marred by disappointment, culminating in the team’s failure to
secure a place in the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (Afcon) in Morocco.
McCarthy, a name synonymous with excellence in
South African football, is not only a former player of great repute but also a
coach with a burgeoning legacy.
His illustrious playing career, which saw him
don the jerseys
of clubs such as Ajax, Porto and United, is complemented by his remarkable
coaching achievements.
Having recently served as a striker coach under
Erik ten Hag at United, McCarthy’s return to the African coaching scene is both
timely and promising.
McCarthy
in Nairobi will be accompanied by his former Orlando Pirates teammate Moeneeb
Josephs, who will assume the role of goalkeeper coach.
