Kenya is reportedly preparing to spend millions of shillings on organising a high-profile friendly match between German giants Bayern Munich and Dutch side Ajax, even as questions remain over unpaid salaries owed to the national team's coaching and technical staff, including head coach Benni McCarthy.

The proposed encounter has attracted attention because of the financial concerns surrounding the Football Kenya Federation (FKF). While the country is looking to host two internationally recognised European clubs, members of the national team coaching staff are reportedly still waiting for outstanding payments.

McCarthy has raised concerns about the situation, explaining that although some players eventually received their outstanding allowances, the technical team has yet to receive similar treatment.

"Most of the players ended up getting their allowances because enough pressure was put on the federation and the Ministry to come good but the coaching and technical staff still nothing,” McCarthy

His comments have brought renewed attention to the financial obligations facing Kenyan football administrators and the need to address payments owed to those working with the national team.

The situation also raises questions about the federation's financial priorities, particularly if significant resources are being committed to bringing European clubs to Kenya while members of the national team setup continue to await their salaries.

For McCarthy and his technical staff, resolving the outstanding payments remains an important issue. Coaches and other support personnel play a major role in preparing the national team, and their financial commitments are part of the federation's responsibilities.

The proposed Bayern Munich versus Ajax fixture could generate excitement among Kenyan football supporters, but the reported salary dispute has created an uncomfortable contrast between the country's ambitions to attract major international football events and the unresolved issues within its own football administration.

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