NAIROBI, Kenya, Mar 12 — The Football Kenya Federation (FKF) has officially launched an ambitious recruitment drive in Europe, aimed at strengthening the Harambee Stars squad ahead of the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON), which Kenya will co-host alongside Uganda and Tanzania. Joining the delegation is the Harambee Stars technical bench, headed by head coach Benni McCarthy. “These engagements are part of our wider commitment as Football Kenya Federation to build a strong, competitive squad capable of standing shoulder to shoulder with Africa’s and the world’s best. His decision to switch allegiance to Harambee Stars marks a major coup for the technical bench. The recruitment of dual-citizenship players is a central pillar of Coach McCarthy’s strategy to blend local talent with players exposed to elite European academies.

Source: Daily Nation March 13, 2026 18:14 UTC