With just three days left before Kenya's opening 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying journey, Harambee Stars head coach Benni McCarthy has come out to register his frustrations after going months without a salary.Download our Mozzart Sport app for more newsThe South African tactician was appointed to head the Kenya senior men's national football team in March 2025, joining together with his backroom staff, largely from his native country.Harambee Stars secure friendly to make it 3 matches in 9 daysHowever, the gaffer has endured a myriad of issues, which have forced him to operate from outside the country, choosing to conduct his duties only during international breaks.Speaking to the press on Wednesday, 23 September, at a Nairobi hotel, the former Bafana Bafana striker made yet another startling revelation, this time on his salary.##NAJAVA_MECA_9978809##“It becomes a problem when my technical bench and I have not been paid salaries for months.Nobody in the world works for free. We all need to be paid after work. Especially when you work in a foreign country. We signed contracts to work, and it is only fair that we honour the contracts, including payment of salaries,” said McCarthy.Kenyan midfielder suffers late heartbreak against Arsenal in UEFA Women’s Champions LeagueMcCarthy's technical bench includes his assistant Vasili Manousakis, goalkeeper coach Joseph Moeneb and performance analyst Pilela Maposa, all of whom are from South Africa.The bench also includes former Harambee Stars defender Anthony 'Modo' Kimani as the second assistant, Nick Kimanthi as team manager and Musa Hamisi as the strength and conditioning coach.Former Gor Mahia midfielder completes move to Spanish sideThe former Manchester United forwards' coach called on the federation to move swiftly and solve all issues affecting the national team as a way of providing an enabling environment to work.“FKF needs to be proactive and put their house in order so that we focus on football and not administrative duties," he added. ##NAJAVA_MECA_9978706##The Harambee Stars have reported to camp ahead of their upcoming 2027 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifier Group D match against Eritrea set for Saturday, 26 September, at Nyayo National Stadium before travelling to face Guinea on Thursday, 1 October.