Benni McCarthy Reveals Harambee Stars Technical Team Has Gone Three Months Without Pay

Harambee Stars head coach Benni McCarthy has revealed that members of his technical team have not received their salaries for three months, raising fresh concerns over the management of Kenya’s national football team.

Speaking to Sporty TV Africa on Monday, November 9, the South African coach said the payment dispute remained unresolved even after players received their outstanding allowances.

McCarthy warned that FIFA and the Confederation of African Football (CAF) could be called upon to intervene if the authorities failed to settle the outstanding payments. He urged those responsible to address the matter while maintaining that his technical staff would continue carrying out their duties.

The coach said his priority remained improving the players and leaving Kenyan football in a better position. His comments came as Harambee Stars prepared for their next 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying match against South Africa.

The latest complaint follows an earlier payment dispute that disrupted the team’s preparations for the qualifiers. In September, players reportedly refused to train ahead of their opening match against Eritrea at Nyayo National Stadium over delayed allowances.

McCarthy said he stepped in to persuade the squad to resume training, with most players later receiving their money following pressure on the Football Kenya Federation (FKF) and the government.

Kenya has collected one point from its opening two matches in Group D, making the upcoming South Africa fixture important to its qualifying campaign.

The salary dispute is not the first administrative challenge raised by McCarthy since his appointment in March 2025. He previously disclosed that members of his foreign technical team had worked in Kenya for about 18 months without the required work permits.

FKF acknowledged the permit problem and said it was working with government agencies to resolve it. McCarthy has now renewed calls for accountability, arguing that poor management continues to hold back African football despite its potential.

Harambee Stars coach Benni McCarthy: My technical team has not been paid for 3 months

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