Benni McCarthy

Benni McCarthy

coach South Africa

Benni McCarthy is a former professional footballer from South Africa, known for his successful playing career with clubs like Porto, Blackburn Rovers, and West Ham United. He was a prolific striker for the South African national team, scoring 31 goals in 79 appearances. McCarthy has transitioned into coaching and has recently been appointed as the head coach of Kenya's national football team, Harambee Stars, with hopes of revitalizing the team's performance in upcoming tournaments.

Born on Nov 12, 1975 (49 years old)

Global Media Ratings
Dominance
0.00%
Persistence
4 wks
Reach
813,801
Power
1,696$
Sentiment
7.07
Countries Mentioned
Country Mentions Sentiment Dominance + Persistence x Population = Reach x GDP (millions) = Power
Kenya 16 7.12 0.99% +40% 53,771,296 742,130 $106,000 1,463$
Morocco 1 7.00 0.19% +0% 36,910,558 71,671 $120,000 233$
Totals 17 90,681,854 813,801 $226,000 1,696$
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Each country's color is based on "Mentions" from the table above.

Recent Mentions

Kenya Kenya: Head coach Benni McCarthy acknowledged that assembling a competitive squad takes time but he sees enormous potential. 7

The Standard: Harambee Stars ready to roar against DR Congo in CHAN opener

Kenya Kenya: Benni McCarthy is the coach of the Harambee Stars for the African Nations Championship (Chan) 2024. 7

The Standard: Harambee Stars start chase for Sh452.2 million prize money

Kenya Kenya: Benni McCarthy is the head coach of Harambee Stars and is preparing his team for their opening match against DR Congo. 7

The Standard: The time for Harambee Stars to make Kenyans happy is now

Kenya Kenya: Under the guidance of new head coach Benni McCarthy, the Kenyan national team isn’t bowing to pressure. 7

The Standard: East Africa unites for CHAN glory

Kenya Kenya: Kenya have been camping for nearly a month under coach Benni McCarthy as they aim to impress on home soil. 7

The Standard: Harambee Stars captain Omar eager to impress at home

Kenya Kenya: Harambee Stars head coach Benni McCarthy has made three adjustments to his final 25-man squad for the upcoming African Nations Championship. 7

The Standard: McCarthy rings three changes to final Harambee Stars squad

Kenya Kenya: Benni McCarthy named his final 25 men set to take on two-time champions Morocco in the 2024 African Nations Championships. 8

The Standard: Zero pressure for McCarthy and his Harambee Stars marshals