Several former Manchester United coaches have found success in management after leaving the club.
Michael Carrick, who worked under Ole Gunnar Solskjaer, is now in charge at Middlesbrough.
Carrick was linked to take over Erik ten Hag earlier in the season before his sacking.
Kieran McKenna, another former United coach, has guided Ipswich Town to the Premier League.
McKenna was favourite to be the next Chelsea boss, before the appointment of Enzo Maresca.
Now, another former MUFC coach has taken his first step into management and it’s on the international stage.
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Benni McCarthy has been appointed as the new head coach of the Kenya national team.
The news was announced earlier on their official website.
He signed a two-year contract and was officially unveiled on Monday.
His main task is to lead Kenya into the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations.
The tournament will be hosted by Kenya, Tanzania, and Uganda.
McCarthy replaces Francis Kimanzi, who had been in interim charge.
His first match in charge will be a World Cup qualifier against Gambia on March 17.
A week later, Kenya will take on Gabon in another qualifier.
McCarthy expressed his excitement about the opportunity.
Kenya appoint former Manchester United man as head coach
“I am honoured to take on this role and excited about the journey ahead,” he said.
“I have studied the talent in this country, and I believe there is immense potential.”
His coaching staff includes Vasili Manousakis, Moeneeb Josephs, and Pilela Maposa.
“Our goal is to build a structured, disciplined, and competitive squad,” he added.
“We want to play exciting football and make the nation proud.”
McCarthy has big ambitions for Kenya’s national team.
“I want to make Kenya the best team East Africa has ever seen,” he told Flashscore.
“If we fix the national team, then Kenya will go far.”
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Benni McCarthy, who was part of Erik ten Hag’s coaching staff at United, is familiar with the African game as he’s a South Africa legend himself.
He played a key role in Marcus Rashford’s revival during the 2022-23 season.
United won the Carabao Cup and secured a Champions League spot that season.
Benni McCarthy left the club last summer during INEOS’ reshuffle.
Now, he embarks on a new challenge in international football with the Kenya national team.
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