Bafana Bafana legend Benni McCarthy might need to move on from Man United to further his ambitions.

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BENNI MCCARTHY IS A DECORATED MAN Manchester United first-team coach Benni McCarthy is South African football royalty. He's achieved some great things both as a player head coach and now in his new specialist role at Old Trafford. Let's spin it back.

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Benni would be a solid choice for the Bafana job at some stage. Image: The Sun BENNI'S ACHIEVEMENTS IN FOOTBALL BENNI THE PLAYER First and only South African UEFA Champions League winner with Porto in 2004. Two-time Primeira Liga winner with Porto. Dutch Eredivisie champion with Ajax Amsterdam in 1998. All-time leading scorer for Bafana Bafana with 31 goals from 80 caps. Until 2023 when Lyle Foster made the switch to Burnley, Benni was the most expensive South African footballer of all time. He moved from Ajax to Celta Vigo for EUR6m in 1999. Benni Scored 18 goals in 36 Premier League appearances in the 2006-07 season. Champion of South Africa with Orlando Pirates in 2011-12. Nedbank Cup and MTN8 winner in 2011, also with Pirates. BUCS: Pirates fans want 'R50 Million plus sell on clauses'

It's time for him to be the main man at a prominent European club. Spread those wings.

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