Harambee Stars head coach Benni McCarthy has warned that the dispute over unpaid salaries could be referred to international football governing bodies if the Kenyan government fails to clear the outstanding payments owed to him and his technical bench.
McCarthy disclosed that he and his assistants have not received any payment despite continuing to serve the national team.
His concerns have raised questions about the government’s handling of its financial obligations to the coaching staff, particularly after players reportedly received their outstanding allowances following a go-slow in September.
The South African tactician expressed concern over the delay, warning that the matter could attract the attention of the Federation Internationale de Football Association (FIFA) and the Confederation of African Football (CAF) if it is not addressed.
According to McCarthy, the technical bench has continued working without receiving a single cent, leaving the coaching staff waiting for payments that have remained outstanding.
The revelation comes months after Harambee Stars players reportedly took action over delayed allowances, forcing attention to the financial challenges facing the national team.
The players eventually received their payments following the go-slow in September.
However, the settlement of the players’ allowances has not resolved the concerns raised by the technical team, with McCarthy indicating that the coaches are still waiting for their salaries.
The situation has placed the government under renewed pressure to explain the delay and ensure that members of the technical bench receive their dues.
The coach’s warning also raises the possibility of the dispute moving beyond the country’s football administration if the outstanding payments remain unsettled.
McCarthy’s concerns come at a time when the national team requires stability and proper support to carry out its preparations and fulfil its responsibilities in international competitions.
The head coach and his assistants play a central role in planning training sessions, selecting players, developing tactics and preparing the team for competitive matches.
Delayed salaries could therefore create uncertainty within the technical department, particularly if the issue continues without a clear resolution.
The possibility of FIFA and CAF intervention adds another dimension to the dispute, given the role the two organisations play in overseeing football activities at international and continental levels.
McCarthy has now made it clear that the unpaid salaries are an issue that needs to be addressed, warning that the matter could escalate if the government does not fulfil its financial obligations.
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