Benni McCarthy receives major boost before Kenya's clash with South Africa

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Kenya have addressed a major issue within their national team setup just days before facing South Africa, following weeks of uncertainty over payments to the coaching staff.

McCarthy's three-month salary dispute

Benni McCarthy revealed on Monday, November 9, that he and his entire technical team had gone three months without receiving their salaries.

Speaking to Sporty TV, the former Manchester United forwards coach said: “The technical staff have received nothing. People don’t know that the technical team hasn’t been paid for three months. The authorities will have to come good and pay us, and FIFA and CAF may have to intervene in this situation.”

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He insisted the delays would not affect his commitment to the Harambee Stars.

Kenya settle outstanding payments before Bafana clash

The Ministry of Sports has now reportedly cleared all outstanding salaries owed to McCarthy and his technical team. Their November 2026 wages were also paid ahead of schedule.

The development comes after Kenya's players previously boycotted training over unpaid allowances before their opening AFCON qualifiers against Eritrea and Guinea.

Kenya collected one point from those two matches and face South Africa on Friday, November 13, in Group D.

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