- Benni was appointed Kenya coach last week
- It's his first role as coach of a national team
- He has now named his maiden Kenya squad
FKFBenni McCarthy names three PSL players, including former Mamelodi Sundowns defender, in his maiden Kenya squad for 2026 Fifa World Cup qualifiers
Getty Images SportWHAT HAPPENED?
Benni McCarthy was confirmed last week as the Kenya national team coach.
The former Bafana Bafana forward completed assembling his technical team, which includes assistant coach Vasili Manousakis and goalkeeper coach Moeneeb Josephs.
He has now named his maiden squad ahead of the upcoming 2026 Fifa World Cup qualifiers against Gambhia and Gabon.
TeamKenyaBENNI'S KENYA SQUAD
Agogoh ProductionsTHE BIGGER PICTURE
McCarthy's squad includes three Premier Soccer League players in Stellenbosch defender Brian Onyango, plus goalkeepers Ian Otieno of Richards Bay and Polokwane City's Brian Bwire.
Onyango is a former Mamelodi Sundowns centre-back but has not established himself as a regular Stellenbosch player.
This is McCarthy's first role as a national team coach, and he would want to impress in his first matches.
FKFWHAT NEXT
Kenya travel to the Gambia for a March 20 assignment before hosting Gabon three days later.
They are fourth in Group F, with five points fewer than pool leaders Ivory Coast, as six games remain in this campaign.
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