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Harambee Stars coach has been told the strategy he needs to implement to ensure he gets maximum points at the 2026 World Cup qualifiers.
The Stars are set to face The Gambia on March 20 at the in Ivory Coast before they return home to host Gabon three days later in Nairobi.
Former Football Kenya Federation (FKF) treasurer Noordine Koor Taib has outlined key areas that new Stars coach McCarthy should focus on to help secure positive results.
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In an interview with , Taib said the South African legend must get it right in picking his starting XI. «McCarthy must get the starting XI right. We have had issues previously with coaches naming a good squad, but when it comes to fielding (during matchday), the best players are left out, with reasons best known to them (coaches).”
Benni McCarthy names a 32-man Harambee Stars squad for crucial World Cup qualifiers against Gambia and Gabon, blending experience and youth.
Taib reckons that McCarthy, who recently worked as, has the required experience to get Harambee Stars off to a flying start. In order to achieve that, Taib adds that the former Champions League winner with FC Porto as a player, must stamp his authority in the squad.
“This is one area that McCarthy must stamp his authority, show his true colours, and make sure that it doesn’t resurface again, not only for the World Cup qualifiers or even AFCON qualifiers but in any other tournaments that Kenya will play under him in the future,» he insisted.
Newly-appointed Harambee Stars coach Benni McCarthy has explained what he demands from the Stars at the CHAN tournament.
Taib observed that McCarthy needs to maintain his starting lineup to create the chemistry that was previously lacking. “For example, whichever team plays against Gambia, and if they come out without injury, they need to start against Gabon. This will help build cohesion in the team and keep the consistency which is very vital for any national team.»
Despite sitting fourth in, Harambee Stars have conceded just three goals. Defensive solidity is a key aspect Benni McCarthy will hope to maintain as pointed out by Taib.
“McCarthy must advocate for solidity in the defence line, there is no doubt about that. We must make sure we don’t concede goals easily, we must make sure we don’t concede first if we have to, but we need a strong defence.»
After playing against Gambia and Gabon, Kenya — who have never qualified for the World Cup — remain with four qualifying matches in the group.
