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Benni McCarthy, South Africa footballer: Profile, Career, News & Videos

Benni McCarthy
Benni McCarthy
South Africa
12 November 1977
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Benni McCarthy is a South African professional soccer coach and former player who is currently the manager of the Kenya national football team. A former forward, McCarthy is the South Africa national team's all-time top scorer with 31 goals. He is also the only South African to have won the UEFA Champions League, doing so with Porto in 2004.

McCarthy previously worked as the head coach of South African Premier Division sides Cape Town City and AmaZulu, and as striker's coach at Premier League club Manchester United.

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📋 Profile & Career

: McCarthy warming up for West Ham United in 2010
⚽ Personal information:
Full name: Benedict Saul McCarthy
Date of birth: (1977-11-12) 12 November 1977 (age 48)
Place of birth: Cape Town, South Africa
Height: 1.83 m (6 ft 0 in)
Position: Forward
⚽ Team information:
Current team: Kenya (manager)
⚽ Youth career:
: Young Pirates
: Crusaders
⚽ Senior career*:
Years: Team Apps (Gls)
1995–1997: Seven Stars 49 (42)
1996–1997: → Cape Town Spurs (loan) 7 (3)
1997–1999: Ajax 36 (20)
1999–2003: Celta Vigo 66 (10)
2003–2006: Porto 85 (46)
2006–2010: Blackburn Rovers 109 (37)
2010–2011: West Ham United 11 (0)
2011–2013: Orlando Pirates 24 (10)
Total: 387 (168)
⚽ International career:
South Africa U23 13
1997–2012: South Africa 79 (31)
⚽ Managerial career:
2017–2019: Cape Town City
2020–2022: AmaZulu
2025–: Kenya

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Channel Image Benni McCarthy | All 52 goals for Blackburn Rovers
2 years ago • 47.89K views
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Channel Image Benni McCarthy opens up on racism in Europe, Cape Flats roots & PSL coaching betrayal | MSW
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10 years ago • 156.81K views
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Channel Image Benni McCarthy details his journey from Hanover Park to football immortality
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Channel Image EXCLUSIVE: African football icon Benni McCarthy speaks to CGTN
10 months ago • 7.41K views
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Channel Image Benni McCarthy set to lead Kenya in historic tournament debut
8 months ago • 4.01K views
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Channel Image Benni McCarthy on his journey from the Cape Flats to the world stage
9 days ago • 13.73K views
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3 years ago • 14.05K views
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3 years ago • 9.68K views
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Channel Image Benni McCarthy In The 18 Area
5 years ago • 45.22K views
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📰 Google News (RSS)

Benni McCarthy faces heavy selection criticism for Kenya FIFA Series squad - Flashscore.com

Benni McCarthy unveils star-studded Kenya squad for FIFA Series in Rwanda - Flashscore.com

Benni McCarthy Reveals How His Wife Shaped His Coaching Career: 'I'm Happy to Give Her All the Credit' - Pulse Sports Kenya

7 notable omissions from Benni McCarthy's Harambee Stars latest squad - Mozzart Sport Kenya

Benni McCarthy: Man Utd ruled out signing Victor Osimhen because of Africa Cup of Nations schedule - BBC

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  • Fri, 27 Feb 2026 08:00:00 GMT

‘Love you always’: Benni McCarthy’s sweet throwback for wife Stacey’s birthday melts hearts - News24

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Stuart Baxter throws weight behind Benni McCarthy in Kaizer Chiefs debate - IOL

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  • Mon, 16 Mar 2026 17:23:53 GMT

Coach McCarthy Names 23-Man Harambee Stars Squad for FIFA Series Friendlies - Football Kenya Federation

Benni McCarthy talks about winning the Manager of the Month award! - Yahoo Sports Canada

Bafana Bafana and Orlando Pirates legend recommended as Kaizer Chiefs coach should Cedric Kaze and Khalil Ben Youssef get sacked - Goal.com

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