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Even a big-money outlay on an African coach does not guarantee results.<\/p>\n
Cisse, reportedly on a monthly salary of $83,000, had a rocky start with Libya, taking one point from an available six in Group D in March.<\/p>\n
According to Nigerian officials, Chelle’s unique selling point was his knowledge of African football.<\/p>\n
Hired on $600,000 a year, he started with a win over Rwanda, but was criticised by fans and media following a draw with Zimbabwe.<\/p>\n
Maximum points are required against Rwanda and South Africa this month.<\/p>\n
Elsewhere, McCarthy has earned praise for his attacking ethos with Kenya, but his initial results mean the East Africans can be discounted entirely from qualifying.<\/p>\n
Meanwhile, one Football Kenya Federation official rubbished reports the former Manchester United first-team coach was earning $62,000 a month.<\/p>\n
With four World Cup qualifying matchdays remaining, much could change as the pressure mounts.<\/p>\n
But, having had a great deal of faith invested in them, who ends up in the nine guaranteed qualifying slots could open doors for more African coaches – or see them going back to being overlooked again.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n