Benni McCarthy has revealed the reason behind his decision to take on the Kenya job over a potential return to South Africa.
The Bafana Bafana legend had been heavily linked with a move to Kaizer Chiefs after his contract with Manchester United expired at the end of the 2023-24 season.
McCarthy also confirmed that hed been interviewed by three unnamed Major Soccer League MLS clubs as he expressed ambitions of working in the United States.
However, the 47-year-old was ultimately unveiled as the new Harambee Stars head coach and kicked off his tenure with a 3-3 draw against Gambia in a 2026 World Cup qualifier on March 19.
McCarthy felt the opportunity to put the East African country on the map when they co-host the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations alongside Uganda and Tanzania was too good to turn down, and the former Cape Town City and AmaZulu coach believes he can make a change in Kenya.