Benni McCarthy shares his Kaizer Chiefs and Man United ambitions

Benni McCarthy, coach of Kenya during the 2024 African Nations Championship, CHAN, Quarter Final match between Kenya and Madagascar at the Kasarani Stadium in Nairobi , Kenya on 22 August 2025 ©Kelly Ayoudi/BackpagePix

Kenya’s current national team head coach, Benni MCCarthy has been touring South Africa to promote his self‑titled book BENNI, authored by legendary commentator Mark Gleeson.

McCarthy was asked which two clubs he would like to coach in the future during a Q&A at his book launch in Cape Town.

“Maybe in five to 10 years, I want to be the head coach of Man United,” said the former Red Devils first team striker’s coach.

“And in South Africa, I’ve always been a Kaizer Chiefs supporter, I want to coach the two clubs that grew up supporting. So, Man United and Kaizer Chiefs.”

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McCarthy has already managed Cape Town City and AmaZulu in the Premier Soccer League, winning an MTN title with the Citizens before guiding Usuthu to their first CAF Champions League appearance.

He served as the striker’s coach at Manchester United during Erik ten Hag’s tenure before joining the Harambee Stars.