AFCON 2027 Qualifiers: Benni McCarthy Receives Outstanding Salary Arrears Ahead of South Africa Clash

Harambee Stars head coach Benni McCarthy and his technical bench have reportedly received their outstanding salary arrears ahead of their matchday three AFCON 2027 qualifiers match against South Africa.

The development follows the South African coach's earlier disclosure in an interview with SportyTV that he and his backroom staff went several months without payment from the Football Kenya Federation.

Now, according to SportyFM Kenya, "Harambee Stars head coach Benni McCarthy and his technical bench have received their outstanding salary arrears, with the Ministry of Sports also paying their November 2026 salaries in advance ahead of Kenya’s crucial AFCON 2027 qualifier against South Africa."

With the payment issue reportedly resolved, McCarthy and his players can now focus on Friday's Matchday Three encounter against South Africa at Orlando Stadium in Johannesburg. Heading into the game, the co-hosts are winless, having begun their campaign with a 1-1 draw against Eritrea and then followed it up with a 1-0 defeat to Guinea.