From the Cape Flats to the world: Benni McCarthy joins Manchester United
Updated | By Jacaranda FM
Benni McCarthy, the legendary Bafana Bafana striker, has agreed to join Premier League powerhouse Manchester United as a first-team coach.
Congratulations are in order for the Cape Town-born Benni McCarthy.
Benni was announced as a first-team coach at Manchester United as the club confirmed the news on Saturday night.
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McCarthy played for teams like FC Porto, Ajax, Blackburn Rovers, and West Ham United during his long career on the pitch.
The 44-year-old's position will focus on coaching attacking plays and positioning.
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Benni guided AmaZulu to their best ever Premier Soccer League finish in the 2020/21 season when they finished second and earned CAF Champions League football for the first time in their history during his tenure with the KwaZulu-Natal side.
Have a look at the post Manchester United put on Twitter below to announce Benni's arrival at the club:
Welcoming a new face to our coaching team...
— Manchester United (@ManUtd) July 30, 2022
Great to have you on board, @BenniMcCarthy17 👊#MUFC
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