Bafana Bafana legend Benni McCarthy has moved his family to Kenya after landing the top job at the Harambee Stars after leaving Manchester United.

Former Manchester United assistant coach Benni McCarthy officially been appointed the new head coach of the Kenya national football team.McCarthy was unveiled earlier on Monday, putting pen to paper

Bafana Bafana legend Benni McCarthy has been unveiled as the new head coach of Kenya, the Football Kenya Federation (FKF) announced.

Benni McCarthy felt respected and wanted by the Football Kenya Federation (FKF) and believes he can awaken a “sleeping giant” as Harambee Stars coach, the Bafana Bafana legend explained for his decision to take the national team’s coaching job.

Former Manchester United attack coach Benni McCarthy has been named the new head coach of Kenya's national men's football team, the Harambee Stars. The 47-year-old has signed a contract until 2027, with his role commencing immediately.

BBC Sport Africa sits down with Benni McCarthy to hear why he thinks he can turn Kenya into a team ready to compete on football’s global stage.

Benni McCarthy has been appointed as the new head coach of the Kenya national team. McCarthy’s last role in football was as part of Erik ten Hag’s coaching team at Manchester United but he left the club last summer as he wanted to return to management.

Kenya named former South Africa international Benni McCarthy as coach on Monday, some three weeks before they resume their World Cup qualification campaign. He will debut later this month with an away match against The Gambia followed by a home clash with Gabon.

Benni McCarthy has said Kenya can "surprise a lot of people" by qualifying for the 2026 World Cup after being appointed as the country's new head coach. The South African has signed a two-year deal that will see him lead the Harambee Stars up to the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations - a tournament which will be held on home soil in East Africa,