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Benni Mccarthy

Benni McCarthy – One of the most celebrated figures in South African soccer
Partner Content
/ 5 September 2023

Benni McCarthy – One of the most celebrated figures in South African soccer

Through his playing and coaching career, he has left an inspirational legacy 

By Online Betting
Can Benni reboot Ronaldo by pissing him off?
Sport
/ 2 August 2022

Can Benni reboot Ronaldo by pissing him off?

The jovial South African coach is back at his old stomping ground – but Man United might not be stomping on their rivals this term

By Carlos Amato
Kgatlana eclipses Benni McCarthy’s Spanish record
Sport
/ 27 May 2021

Kgatlana eclipses Benni McCarthy’s Spanish record

Thembi Kgatlana works her magic on the pitch with SD Eibar, the little known side in Spain

By Celine Abrahams
Hugo Broos tapped to resuscitate Bafana
Sport
/ 5 May 2021

Hugo Broos tapped to resuscitate Bafana

The Belgian has promised to build a younger, hungrier side, as he previously did when he managed the Indomitable Lions

By Luke Feltham
Bob, Doctor and that oddball South African classic, ‘Get Funky’
Friday
/ 19 August 2020

Bob, Doctor and that oddball South African classic, ‘Get Funky’

Doctor Khumalo remembers his late friend Bob Mabena and their time working together on ‘Get Funky’

By Kwanele Sosibo
Citizen Kermit is back on game
Article
/ 5 April 2019

Citizen Kermit is back on game

A three-year stint in Europe with almost no game time has matured Kermit Erasmus as he re-emerges with the potential to make City soar

By Luke Feltham
Read the unembargoed March 15 – 21 edition of the M&G
Article
/ 18 March 2019

Read the unembargoed March 15 – 21 edition of the M&G

Corruption pays: The multimillionaire who sold off SA’s fuel reserves, and Fired PIC exec ‘lied’ about VBS bank bribes

By Mg Reporter
​Cape Town City steal win off of frustrating Chiefs
Article
/ 31 January 2019

​Cape Town City steal win off of frustrating Chiefs

A frustrating Kaizer Chiefs fell to a resilient Cape Town City at FNB Stadium on Wednesday night

By Luke Feltham
The watcher in the Wolves
Article
/ 11 October 2018

The watcher in the Wolves

Behind manager Nuno Espírito Santo’s remarkable success are the players he brought, his efficient planning and his shrewd tactics

By Luke Feltham
Fired-up Benni’s countdown begins
Article
/ 14 September 2018

Fired-up Benni’s countdown begins

The battle with the Soweto giants looms and City is one game away from equalling last season’s best

By Luke Feltham
How analysis took over the PSL
Article
/ 17 August 2018

How analysis took over the PSL

Using video and other software to track all aspects of player performance is a global norm — and Mzansi
has also taken to it

By Luke Feltham
Maritzburg miracle thunders on
Article
/ 6 April 2018

Maritzburg miracle thunders on

Maritzburg’s coach is hoping to reboot the team’s winning streak when they take on Cape Town City

By Luke Feltham
Stadium storm hits Cape Town
Article
/ 26 January 2018

Stadium storm hits Cape Town

With Ajax being charged for failing to supply an adequate venue, the focus is now largely on how the city views football

By Luke Feltham
Underdogs eye a weekend of glory
Article
/ 8 September 2017

Underdogs eye a weekend of glory

From the football pitch to the tennis court, there’s blood, sweat and tears in abundance

By Staff Reporter
Patosi lives up to his #10 jersey
Article
/ 1 September 2017

Patosi lives up to his #10 jersey

The 24-year-old has shown incredible potential and under McCarthy’s guidance, his talent is going sure to make him a season highlight

By Thomas Kwenaite
Fair or not, Dolly’s doing it for us all
Article
/ 2 February 2017

Fair or not, Dolly’s doing it for us all

With his move to France, the young star is now one of our main football ambassadors.

By Daniel Gallan
Benni McCarthy targeted during robbery
Article
/ 6 May 2015

Benni McCarthy targeted during robbery

Patrons who witnessed an armed robbery at a barbershop offered to hand over their valuables, but the gang said they were there to rob Benni McCarthy.

By Ahmed areff
Weekend 101: Oscar media scrum and a broke ANCYL
Videos
/ 6 June 2013

Weekend 101: Oscar media scrum and a broke ANCYL

This week the media got a tongue lashing over its Oscar Pistorius coverage, the ANC Youth League is in the red and twerkers let it all hang out.

By Staff Reporter
Orlando Pirates’ Benni McCarthy retires
Article
/ 6 June 2013

Orlando Pirates’ Benni McCarthy retires

Orlando Pirates striker Benni McCarthy, arguably SA’s best footballer of the modern era, has retired after 17 years, according to Soccer Laduma.

By Staff Reporter
No image available
Article
/ 17 March 2012

Orlando Pirates beat arch-rivals in derby thriller

Orlando Pirates have beaten arch-rivals Kaizer Chiefs 3-2 in a highly-entertaining Premiership clash at a sold-out FNB Stadium.

By Staff Reporter
No image available
Article
/ 26 February 2012

Super strike by Pirates’ super sub Benni

Benni McCarthy came on to score a superb late winner as Orlando Pirates defeated 10-man Maritzburg United 1-0 on Sunday.

By Staff Reporter
PSL champs are African chumps
Article
/ 24 February 2012

PSL champs are African chumps

South African teams are losing prestige as North African clubs show that they have what it takes, says <b>Percy Zvomuya</b>.

By Percy Zvomuya
McCarthy cuts all ties with Wits coaches
Article
/ 13 December 2011

McCarthy cuts all ties with Wits coaches

Benni McCarthy says the relationship he may have held with Bidvest Wits coaches will never be reconciled after a much reported fracas at the weekend.

By Sisa Majola
Benni boosts Pirates attack
Article
/ 9 December 2011

Benni boosts Pirates attack

McCarthy’s skills can help Bucs satisfy their demanding fans in cup final against Wits.

By Staff Reporter
Boys to meh: I’m done with Bafana, says Benni
Article
/ 6 November 2011

Boys to meh: I’m done with Bafana, says Benni

Benni McCarthy says he has no ambitions of donning the Bafana Bafana jersey again, conceding that his often drama-filled international career is over.

By Sisa Majola
No image available
Article
/ 19 August 2011

McCarthy and Mabizela not too old for comeback, says Bafana coach

Bafana Bafana coach Pitso Mosimane does not rule out Benni McCarthy and Mbulelo "OJ" Mabizela from future international selection.

By Sy Lerman
No image available
Article
/ 17 August 2011

Pirates struggle to overpower Platinum Stars

A second-half header from substitute forward Ndumiso Mabena has given Orlando Pirates a hard-fought 1-0 win over Platinum Stars.

By Sisa Majola
No image available
Article
/ 13 August 2011

Benni back in the ’18 area’

Benni McCarthy scored inside ten minutes to help Orlando Pirates beat Black Leopards 2-0 in their match at the Peter Mokaba Stadium.

By Staff Reporter
No image available
Article
/ 5 August 2011

Santos quietly prepare for Pirates

As Orlando Pirates made big news signing Benni McCarthy this week, Santos have been quietly preparing for their MTN8 quarterfinal clash on Saturday.

By Sisa Majola
No image available
Article
/ 2 August 2011

Benni is fit and ready to play for Pirates

A trim-looking Benni McCarthy said on Tuesday he was ready to play for his new club, Orlando Pirates, and there were no concerns about his fitness.

By Michael Sherman
No image available
Article
/ 11 May 2011

Chiefs, Pirates, Ajax — they all suck

Ahead of the PSL final, <b>Chris Roper</b> unpacks the secret history of SA’s premier football clubs, their spectral supporters and fowl players.

By Chris Roper
When the Benni dropped
Article
/ 4 June 2010

When the Benni dropped

Omission of Benni McCarthy from Bafana Bafana’s World Cup squad signals an end to the foreign-based prima donna.

By Mark Gleeson
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