Former Harambee Stars head coach Adel Amrouche is surprised that Benni McCarthy is yet to secure a work permit more than a year after taking charge of the Kenyan national team.Download our Mozzart Sport app for more newsThe issue came to the fore last month when McCarthy, during a hard-hitting press conference, opened up about the challenges he has faced since his appointment, describing his working environment as far from conducive.##NAJAVA_MECA_10027907##The South African tactician revealed that the lack of a work permit has prevented him from staying in Kenya and regularly watching local matches to assess players for national team selection.McCarthy explained that he only travels to Kenya for national team assignments before leaving once the camps are over, saying he does not want to risk getting into trouble with local authorities over his immigration status.Kenya U17 coach issues recommendations to FKF after poor CECAFA Championship“It’s been one and a half years now in Kenya, but we don’t have work permits. We can’t work as illegal immigrants. That’s why I come, do my job, then leave when the camp is finished. I don’t want to be questioned by authorities on why I am in another country illegally,” he said.Gor Mahia head coach provides update on suspended Harambee Stars duoAmrouche, who coached Harambee Stars between 2013 and 2014 and guided Kenya to the 2013 CECAFA Senior Challenge Cup title in Nairobi, has now weighed in on the matter, contrasting McCarthy’s experience with his own time in charge of the national team.The Algerian revealed that he spent most of his time in Nairobi during his tenure, allowing him to watch local teams and monitor Kenyan players based abroad.##NAJAVA_MECA_10027931##“When I coached Kenya, I spent 70% of the time in Nairobi and was able to watch all the local teams and also follow the ones that were overseas,” Amrouche told FARPost.He further disclosed that his immigration documents were processed before he signed his contract, adding that he received favourable treatment during his time as Harambee Stars coach.Is Eto'o being groomed to succeed Motsepe?“Before the contract was made, I automatically had my residence visa. They changed my driver’s licence; they gave it to me in one day. You’re like a king when you’re the national team coach,” he added.The Football Kenya Federation (FKF) has since indicated that it is working towards securing a work permit for McCarthy, although the issue remains a concern given its potential impact on the coach’s ability to follow local football and identify players for the national team.AFC Leopards head coach picks positives from opening draw against Bandari
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