Reports from South Africa and Tanzania claim Harambee Stars head coach Benni McCarthy is among candidates who have been shortlisted for the Simba SC vacant coaching job after the resignation head coach Fadlu David who surprisingly left for Raja Club Athletic on Saturday.

Benni McCarthy who joined the Kenyan national team, March earlier this year has brought instant impact besides becoming fans favourite since his appointment at the helm, with lately cementing his name among most Kenyans after guiding Harambee Stars to the CHAN 2024 quarter-finals.

The 47-year-old has emerged as a surprise candidate for a Tanzanian club who have already approached him over the possibility of taking over.