McCarthy Breaks Silence on Unpaid Wages, Says CAF and FIFA May Get Involved

Benni McCarthy is preparing to face South Africa in a major AFCON qualifying showdown, but the former Bafana Bafana striker has revealed that he and his technical team have not received their salaries for months while working with Kenya’s national team.

The South African coach is currently preparing the Harambee Stars for two important qualifiers against his home country. However, his revelation about unpaid wages has brought attention to a serious problem behind the scenes in Kenyan football.

McCarthy explained that the situation has affected more than just the coaching staff. According to him, players only received their allowances after pressure was placed on the football federation during the previous FIFA international window.

He recalled how the situation unfolded before Kenya’s matches against Guinea, revealing that the players had threatened to boycott the games over the delayed payments.

“When we went to play Guinea, payments came in dribs and drabs and players were eventually paid their allowances because the pressure was put on the federation. The minister also came good.

“But the coach and technical staff, still nothing,” explained McCarthy.

Despite the frustration, the former Manchester United technical team member insists that he remains committed to helping Kenya improve. He says his intention is to leave the country’s football in a better position than he found it.

However, McCarthy has made it clear that the payment issue cannot continue indefinitely. He warned that the Confederation of African Football (CAF) and FIFA could become involved if the outstanding salaries are not settled.

“My job is to go there and help Kenya. I want to leave Kenya better than when I found it. I will strive for that, and eventually things will come good.

“If no payment is made, CAF and FIFA will get involved in this situation,” he said.

McCarthy also stressed that the dispute would not affect his professional responsibilities when Kenya takes to the pitch.

“We are professional enough. When we go there we do our jobs. After matches we can fight for whatever it is that we are fighting for,” he added.

He believes the progress made since his arrival shows that his work is producing results, despite the financial difficulties surrounding the team.

“So far we are head and shoulders above where we found Kenyan football when we came in,” McCarthy said, reflecting on the improvements he believes have been achieved.

His comments have created an unusual storyline ahead of the meetings with Bafana Bafana. A former South African football hero will be trying to guide Kenya against his home country while also demanding that his own employer fulfil its financial responsibilities.

Do you think Benni McCarthy should continue working without receiving his salary, or should the Kenyan federation settle the outstanding payments before expecting results? Share your thoughts in the comments.

Source: https://x.com/MDNnewss/status/2120199710187147606?a=VFIvcUyHGEiN3C9mEX4&s=19

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