A video showing Harambee Stars coach Benni McCarthy and popular radio host Fred Arocho in a seemingly awkward interaction has gone viral on social media, sparking widespread debate about whether the football tactician intentionally ignored the sports commentator.

The short clip, which has been widely shared, shows Arocho walking into a room where McCarthy is standing with a colleague.

As Arocho approaches them, McCarthy, who is engaged in conversation and wearing a Harambee Stars tracksuit, does not appear to acknowledge him, prompting Arocho to turn and walk away.

The moment has led to a flurry of reactions from Kenyans, with many debating the nature of the interaction.

Some social media users have interpreted the incident as a deliberate snub, while others have argued that McCarthy may have simply been preoccupied or did not see the radio host.

Neither Arocho nor McCarthy has publicly commented on the video.

The incident has, however, brought attention to the relationship between the national team’s new coaching staff and local sports personalities.