Kenya head coach Benni McCarthy has warned that FIFA and the Confederation of African Football (CAF) may eventually intervene if the country's football authorities fail to settle outstanding salaries owed to him and his technical team.

McCarthy disclosed that while players in the Harambee Stars squad eventually received their outstanding allowances following pressure on the Kenya Football Federation and the Ministry of Sports, the coaching staff are yet to receive their payments.

Speaking to Sporty TV, the former Manchester United assistant coach revealed that the situation remained unchanged even when the team travelled to Guinea, with the technical team still waiting for their outstanding remuneration.

He explained that the players received their allowances gradually after pressure was mounted on the relevant authorities but insisted that the coaching unit had not received anything.

"Most of the players ended up getting the allowances because enough pressure was put on the Federation and the Ministry to come good. But the coaching, the technical stuff, still nothing," he said.

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Despite the financial challenges, McCarthy maintained that his priority remains improving Kenyan football and leaving the national team in a better position than he found it.

He added that the authorities would eventually have to fulfil their financial obligations, with FIFA and CAF expected to intervene if the situation persists.

The former South African international stressed that his technical team remains professional and committed to its responsibilities, insisting that off-field issues should not affect their work with the players.

"When we go there, we do our jobs. And after football matches, we can fight for whatever it is that we're fighting for. But while we're there, we have a duty to make those players better," he added.

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