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Harambee Stars boss Benni McCarthy has shared how he earned worldwide respect and became a role model to many after overcoming challenges like racism in Europe.
Harambee Stars coach Benni McCarthy has opened up on the impact of racism on his career, telling how he used the nasty experience to shape his football career for the better.
McCarthy moved to Europe as a teenager when he joined Dutch giants Ajax Amsterdam in 1997 and spent two years at the club, winning the Eredivisie and two Dutch Cups, before moving to Spanish side Celta Vigo in 1999.
He played at Celta for four seasons, in between a loan spell at FC Porto (2001-02), before moving to the Portuguese club permanently in 2003, staying there until 2006, when he joined Premier League club Blackburn Rovers.
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McCarthy Dealt With Many Challenges in Europe
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South Africa’s all-time top scorer would sign for West Ham after four years at Blackburn, spending two years at the West London club, before finishing his career with a flourish back home with Orlando Pirates where he led them to the league title in 2012, their last one to date.
The 48-year-old says moving to Europe at such a young age tested his character as he had to deal with not just a different culture, environment, food but also racism, things that could easily break a young player.
However, McCarthy soldiered on and found ways to cope with the adversities and he credits his ability to overcome those challenges for the manner in which his career turned out for the better.
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“Dealing with racism is unfortunately part of the life we have to live,” McCarthy says in excerpts from his soon-to-be released biography titled ‘BENNI,’ as quoted by South Africa’s Daily News.
“It is a tough mental challenge, but once you make it, there is no feeling in the world that can replace that. Your life shifts completely.”
The South African legend says he earned global acclaim once he was able to overcome all the hurdles placed on his way and started landing lucrative opportunities.
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Harambee Stars coach Benni McCarthy has expressed his excitement ahead of the release of his new book which will share his unfiltered football story.
“New opportunities, people’s views towards you change,” he added. “There is respect, admiration and love. You become a role model to millions. The feeling is indescribable.”
The biography, co-authored by McCarthy and veteran South African football writer and commentator Mark Gleeson, will be released in February 2026.