Nairobi Kenya: Kenya national team coach Benni McCarthy has declared an end to experimental squad selections, insisting Harambee Stars must never again suffer humiliating defeats caused by poor planning and lack of accountability.
Speaking to , McCarthy said he is determined to build a competitive and disciplined national team structure focused on consistency and merit.
“I am no longer going to experiment when it comes to player call-ups and squad selection,” McCarthy stated firmly.
“We have seen before where experiments led to an 8-0 defeat, and nobody wanted to take responsibility for it. One thing I can promise is that we will not suffer an 8-0 loss like the one against Senegal.”
The former Manchester United first-team coach suggested that Kenya’s football problems extend beyond the pitch, pointing to long-standing administrative and political challenges within the game.
According to McCarthy, meaningful progress will only come when those issues are confronted directly rather than ignored.
“I have two jobs at the moment. One is coaching the national team, which is what I am paid to do,” he explained.
“The other is trying to clean up the politics and the rot that exists within Kenyan football. Nobody pays me for that role, but I do it because the fans and the people who love this team deserve better.”
McCarthy’s remarks are likely to resonate strongly with Kenyan football supporters who have repeatedly criticised instability in squad selection, poor planning, and administrative wrangles that have affected Harambee Stars performances over the years.
The South African tactician now faces growing expectations as he attempts to rebuild confidence in the national team ahead of upcoming international assignments and the 2027 AFCON preparations, which Kenya will co-host alongside Uganda and Tanzania.SEO Meta Description:
