BENNI McCarthy, SOuth African soccer wayward prodigal son, will be back in national colours as the SA under-23 team take on Cameroon in an Olympic qualifier on Saturday. The Celta Vigo striker was overlooked for the African Nations Cup after announcing his international retirement, until government officials coaxed him back. However, he was overlooked by coach Tortt Moloto — heaping embarrassment on all concerned. SA are two points behind group leaders Cameroon, followed Ghana and Guinea.
Olympic squad:
Goalkeepers : Emile Baron (Lillestrom, Norway), Wayne Roberts (Orlando Pirates). Defenders : Nkhipitheni Matombo (Manning Rangers), Fabian McCarthy (Blomefontein Celtic), Matthew Booth (Sundowns), Aaron Mokoena (Ajax, Holland), David Kannemeyer (Ajax Cape Town); Midfielders : Patrick Mbuthu and Jabu Pule (Kaizer Chiefs), Stanton Fredericks (Wits), Quinton Fortune (Manchester United), Steve Lekoelea (Orlando Pirates), Abram Nteo and Hendrik Gulwa (Bloemfontein Celtic); Strikers : Benni McCarthy (Celta Vigo), Daniel Matsau (Blomefontein Celtic), Nkosinathi Nhleko (Jomo Cosmos), Siyabonga Nomvete (Kaizer Chiefs).