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Seth Willis

'Benni McCarthy is a tourist who is chasing the cheque! Bafana Bafana legend won't get paid in Kenya but even if they employ Jose Mourinho, Tanzania & Uganda will still qualify for Caf competitions and leave them complaining' - Fans

The South African tactician's move to the East African nation was finalised this week as he takes charge of the Harambee Stars.

Former Manchester United strikers' coach Benni McCarthy was, on Monday, unveiled as the new Harambee Stars coach.

He succeeded Engin Firat, who failed to meet expectations and opted to walk away.

The South Africa legend has a massive task of helping Kenya deliver in the 2024 Chan they are set to host alongside Uganda and Tanzania. The former striker has also been mandated to help the country qualify for the 2026 Fifa World Cup finals.

Have a look at how the fans, both in Kenya and South Africa, reacted, as sampled by GOAL.

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  • Bafana Bafana fansGetty

    Kenya will qualify for WC and leave Bafana?

    I think Kenya, will go to the World Cup and leave South Africa behind for the first time in their history - Bigbrother Bigbruu 

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  • Rhulani Mokwena, Wydad ACWydad AC

    We are happy for Benni and Mokwena

    We are happy for him and Rhulani Mokwena; for coaching overseas and putting us on the map - Otshepeng Tshepi Martins

  • Lucas RadebeGetty

    I respect Radebe!

    Benny is in the flop area, I respect Lucas Radebe and he does not see himself as a coach but more as an administrator - Simphiwe Coko 

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  • McDonald Mariga & Benni McCarthy, Kenya, March 2025FKF

    Benni can make Kenya a powerhouse

    Yes, he can make Kenya a powerhouse, I believe in him. He is something special, only if SAFA cannot be ruled politically - Thembalihle Ziyeka Ndubata 

  • Kenya Flag

    Make your decision when it comes to player selection

    Welcome to Kenya Benni, now that you have a big task ahead of you, mine is just wishing you well. Number two, do not socialize with the local coaches. When it comes to selecting a team, please make your decision - Mustafi Mwapakia 

  • Tusker coach Francis Kimanzi, Robert Matano (Ulinzi Stars) and Zedekiah Otieno (Sony Sugar) at the function.Photo Courtesy.

    What does that say about local coaches?

    What does the appointment of Benni as the Harambee Stars coach tell about our local coaches? -  Macharia Mbugua Francis

  • FBL-ENG-PR-MAN UTD-ARSENALAFP

    Make Kenya like Man United

    Welcome to Kenya and make Harambee stars a big success like Manchester United. Can someone call Nick Mwendwa so that he can be sent home again - Nicholas Kachibora

  • Manchester United Training Session And Press Conference - UEFA Champions League 2023/24Getty Images Sport

    Kenya to continue struggling?

    Even if they employ Jose Mourinho, Tanzania and Uganda will still qualify for the Africa Cup of Nations and Caf competitions and Kenya remains complaining - Dalmas Nankoris 

  • Benni McCarthy, Kenya, March 2025.TeamKenya

    He won't get paid!

    South Africans are celebrating that their own has come to work here in Kenya, but he won't get paid. We know our country very well - Mhenga EM 

  • Bafana Bafana FansBackpage

    Benni is a tourist?

    Benni is a tourist, coaches such as Francis Kimanzi and Robert Matano have been on the field for a while and they understand our way of play, culture, and strength. [He is chasing the cheque] -  Vicky Omsasi 

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