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Harambee Stars coach Benni McCarthy given stern warning by pundit after being linked by South African club role.
South African Football analyst Mandla Biyela believes that taking the Orlando Pirates job could either elevate Benni McCarthy’s coaching career or severely damage his reputation due to the club’s high-pressure environment.
With McCarthy recently appointed as Kenya's national coach, leaving now could harm his long-term credibility and suggest a lack of commitment to building stable projects.
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“Pirates isn’t just a job — it’s a war zone. You don’t walk into Mayfair for peace. You walk in ready to fight for your legacy every week. And that’s what makes this such a dangerous decision for Benni,” Biyela told MSN.
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“Pirates isn’t just a job — it’s a war zone. You don’t walk into Mayfair for peace. You walk in ready to fight for your legacy every week. And that’s what makes this such a dangerous decision for Benni,” Biyela highlighted.
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Although Biyela said McCarthy has shown organisation after proving himself with Cape Town City and Amazulu, as well as a good start with Harambee Stars, he likened the Pirates job to a furnace.
“He’s shown he can organise a team, motivate players, and adapt on the international stage. That’s not small. Kenya’s not an easy job — no local coach has done what he’s trying to do there. But Pirates? That’s a furnace. You lose two games, and suddenly you’re labelled clueless.”
Biyela further questioned the timing of the move, arguing that leaving Kenya mid-project risks damaging his reputation.
“If he leaves Kenya mid-project, he risks looking like a short-term thinker. And Pirates isn’t a place for experiments. He’d be replacing a coach who won titles — that bar is high.”
While the links won't stop for now, McCarthy's main focus remains to guide Harambee Stars in the remaining 226 World Cup qualifier matches.
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