'This is a different level of football', Kenya boss Benni McCarthy defends team selection
Kenya head coach Benni McCarthy has defended his team selection following a 3-1 defeat to Gambia in their World Cup qualifier on Friday.
Kenya boss Benni McCarthy scoops Coach of the Month award
The award is voted on by the Sports Journalists Association of Kenya (SJAK) and comes on the back of the Harambee Stars' impressive showing at the recently concluded African Nations Championship where they made it to the quarter-finals - for the first time in their history.
Kenya drew 1-1 with Madagascar in their last eight tie and ultimately lost 4-3 on penalties.
McCarthy's side had earlier topped their group with 10 points, beating tournament winners Morocco, alongside wins over the DR Congo and Zambia alongside a draw with Angola.
The former Cape Town City, AmaZulu and Manchester United coach won the award ahead of Strathmore Leos (Rugby 7s) coach William Ojal, national volleyball team coach Geoffrey Omondi, women's U20 volleyball coach Jackline Basara and St Peter's Boys High coach Nelson Jaika.
Benni McCarthy urges Kenya to stay calm for CHAN quarter final clash
Kenya coach Benni McCarthy has urged his team to remain calm ahead of their CHAN 2024 quarter-final encounter against Madagascar in Karasani on Friday.
Benni McCarthy credits Jose Mourinho lessons for Kenya's historic win over Morocco
Kenya national team head coach Benni McCarthy says his experience under manager Jose Mourinho at FC Porto inspired the Harambee Stars' resilient 1-0 victory over Morocco.
Benni McCarthy demands focused start from Kenya in CHAN clash against Morocco
Kenya coach Benni McCarthy has urged his side to be disciplined from the first minute of their upcoming 2024 CHAN group stage match against Morocco.