CAF President Patrice Motsepe has hailed the appointment of Benni McCarthy as the head coach for Harambee Stars.

Motsepe, who has been elected for another term unopposed, says the former Bafana Bafana striker is very lucky to be chosen for the Kenyan job.

“Benni is your coach; tell him he is very, very lucky, and I need results now. I will only be happy when he delivers because Kenya is very special,” Motsepe is heard telling Football Kenya Federation (FKF) Vice President McDonald Mariga.

Motsepe’s re-election

Motsepe has been elected for a second four-year term that is set to end in 2029. This was confirmed at the 14th CAF Extraordinary General Assembly in Cairo on Wednesday, March 12, 2025.

“Motsepe’s re-election comes after a first term widely praised for stabilizing CAF’s finances and boosting its global profile.

“Under his leadership, the organization set several new records at the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON), Cote d’Ivoire 2023, attracting a record 1.4 billion viewers worldwide.

“Prize money for major tournaments, including the TotalEnergies CAF Champions League and TotalEnergies CAF Women’s Africa Cup of Nations, has also increased significantly, alongside enhanced financial support for member associations.

“The 63-year-old faced no opposition after the nomination deadline passed in November 2024.

His decision to run again followed requests from Member Association Presidents and key stakeholders,” a CAF statement read.