Kenya’s Harambee Stars have received a financial boost ahead of their crucial 2027 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifying assignment against South Africa, following the settlement of all outstanding salary payments owed to head coach Benni McCarthy and his technical team.
The Ministry of Sports has cleared all pending salaries owed to McCarthy and his backroom staff, while also paying their November 2026 wages ahead of schedule.
The development is expected to provide some stability within the national team setup as Kenya intensifies preparations for the important qualifying encounter against South Africa.
McCarthy, who is leading Kenya’s technical team, will now have his attention firmly focused on the team’s preparations as the Harambee Stars look to deliver a positive result in their AFCON 2027 qualifying campaign.
The timely intervention by the Ministry of Sports represents a significant show of support for the technical team, ensuring that financial concerns do not become a distraction ahead of a crucial international assignment.
Kenya will be hoping to translate the positive development off the pitch into an encouraging performance against South Africa as they pursue qualification for the 2027 AFCON tournament.
