Benni McCarthy says Kenya could benefit when it plays South Africa in the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifiers. He argues that the change in South Africa’s coaching setup may create a short-term advantage for Kenya when the teams meet twice in November.
The outlets focus on McCarthy’s assessment rather than match details, with both noting that the comment comes amid South Africa’s transition away from Pitso Mosimane. One outlet frames the idea as Kenya “taking advantage” of the shift, while another describes it as an “advantage” arising from the broader coaching transition. Neither source provides additional evidence, statistics, or quotes from South Africa’s side.
Overall, the reports agree that McCarthy expects the timing and impact of South Africa’s managerial change to influence preparation and performance in the AFCON 2027 qualification fixtures, with Kenya aiming to use that perceived disruption.
