Benni McCarthy, the former Manchester United first-team coach, has been appointed as the head coach of Kenya’s national football team, the Harambee Stars. This announcement has garnered positive reactions from several Manchester United players, including Marcus Rashford.
Rashford, currently on loan at Aston Villa, expressed his support by liking McCarthy’s Instagram post announcing his new role. Goalkeepers Andre Onana and former United player David de Gea also showed their approval by liking the post.
During McCarthy’s tenure at Manchester United, Rashford experienced a notable improvement in form. He praised McCarthy’s impact, stating that having a dedicated forwards coach helped the team create more chances and score more goals. Rashford appreciated McCarthy’s continuous push for improvement, which he found invaluable as a player.
McCarthy’s appointment is seen as a significant move for Kenyan football, with expectations that his experience will benefit the team’s attacking players, including captain Michael Olunga.
