By Lehlohonolo Lehana.
@ManUnited.
Manchester United have confirmed the appointment of Benni McCarthy as a first-team coach as well the retention of Darren Fetcher.
New United boss Erik Ten Hag has been taking his time finalising his backroom staff following his appointment as Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s permanent successor.
And the Dutchman has opted to add McCarthy – who was recently in charge of Premier Soccer League side AmaZulu – to his coaching staff.
Welcoming a new face to our coaching team…
Great to have you on board, @BenniMcCarthy17 ?#MUFC
— Manchester United (@ManUtd) July 30, 2022
McCarthy was named the 2020-21 South African Premier League Coach of the Year after guiding AmaZulu to a record second-placed finish.
The former West Ham hitman was subsequently offered the chance to manage the South African national team but turned down the role.
McCarthy guided AmaZulu to the group stages of the 2021–22 CAF Champions League in their maiden season in the competition.
But they mutually agreed to terminate his contract in March after 60 matches.
McCarthy is no stranger to United and Old Trafford Old having played against them in Porto’s memorable Champions League triumph in 2004.The 44-year-old scored a brace in the first leg of their last-16 tie at the Estadio Dragao.