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Benny McCarthy is reportedly set to become the new manager of a national team.
McCarthy left United in the summer after two years as a member Eric ten HaagIts coaching staff, primarily work with the club’s forwards.
It was reported by The Athletic at the time that the former Blackburn striker wanted to return to the dugout as manager.
And it looks like he will do just that by claiming Gol will be Kenya’s next manager in January, barring any last-minute changes.
His only previous management experience came from South Africawhere he took charge of Cape Town and Amazulu.
Kenya have been searching for a new boss since Engin Firat stepped down following the team’s failure to qualify for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations.
It was reported earlier this year that Ten Hague had asked McCarthy to stay before signing his new contract but he did not get his wish.
Benny McCarthy is reportedly set to become the new manager of a national team
McCarthy left United in the summer after two years as a member of Erik ten Hag’s staff
McCarthy was praised for helping Marcus Rashford to his best ever season in 2022–23, during which he scored 30 goals in all competitions.
He has not been afraid to speak out about Old Trafford since his departure, complaining of a lack of passion before Ten Hag was sacked.
McCarthy was asked by Portuguese publication Zero Zero this week why United have struggled to be more competitive in games.
“In modern football, I believe the players want to see a bit more passion in their coach,” McCarthy said.
‘They need to feel that the coach is with them and willing to fight with them.
‘Strategically, I feel that Eric is at the top. He lacks some of that fire, that passion. That’s where we differ, he and I.’
