Kenya national team head coach Benni McCarthy has publicly addressed severe administrative challenges behind the scenes, revealing that he and his technical staff have gone months without receiving their salaries.

Despite the financial strain—which has seen unofficial estimates peg the backlog at up to R1.3 million—the former Bafana Bafana striker has maintained a professional stance as the Harambee Stars prepare for high-profile international fixtures, including a clash against South Africa.

The underlying administrative issues came to a head during previous international camps when player allowance disputes briefly disrupted preparations. While the Football Kenya Federation (FKF) and the sports ministry managed to clear outstanding payments for the players following mounting pressure, McCarthy noted that the coaching dugout was left empty-handed.

Nevertheless, McCarthy emphasized his commitment to leaving Kenyan football in a better place, insisting that his technical team's primary focus remains on developing the squad. However, he warned that the authorities will ultimately need to fulfill their financial obligations, cautioning that prolonged delays could risk intervention from continental and international bodies like CAF and FIFA.

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