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Benni McCarthy has discussed the challenges African coaches face in securing managerial roles in Europe.
Harambee Stars coach Benni McCarthy has admitted that many African coaches struggle landing managerial roles in European clubs, him being a great example.
Despite getting a chance to work as the attacking coach at Old Trafford, Benni McCarthy revealed that the head coach role is a bit difficult compared to getting the roles in America or Saudi Arabia.
Benni McCarthy pointed out that he has been to a series of interviews but along the way, realised that most of them are only done for formalities and not really seriously looking to employ African coaches for the roles.
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Benni McCarthy: Why African coaches Don’t Get Managerial Roles in Europe
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Speaking in an interview on Radio 2000, Benni McCarthy revealed that most European owners have their own preferences and African coaches are not on the list.
The legendary South African striker revealed that in order for that to change, the club owners need to make the decision to give African coaches a chance instead of always brushing them off every time or giving them the minor roles.
Benni McCarthy further noted that he has yet to see an African coach working with top football clubs in Spain or Italy, something that remains a mystery.
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“It’s just club preferences, you know. Like you interview for jobs but they tick a box, they have interviewed you but they already have somebody else,” Benni McCarthy revealed.
“It’s preference and it’s not something that anyone can change except for the club bosses, those who own the football clubs, they do the interviews and are the ones that hire.
“It becomes quite difficult for black coaches to get places in the major leagues, in Spain, I’ve never seen an African coach coaching in La Liga, nor have in Italy and England I’ve seen one or two.”
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However, McCarthy revealed that they are slowly changing the narrative, even if it means starting with the lower positions and rising steadily through the ranks.
Benni McCarthy added that with doing that, they will be creating an opportunity for the upcoming generation to find it easier landing roles in Europe.
“Everybody has the same question, if you are black or you look like me, we all ask the same question. It’s a fight that we will continue because we don’t our kids to go through the same procedure, we want our kids to enjoy,” he added.
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Benni McCarthy emphasised the need for change within European football's hiring practices, urging club owners to broaden their perspectives and provide African coaches with the opportunities they deserve.
While the path for African coaches to land jobs in Europe remains challenging, Benni McCarthy remains hopeful that by starting at lower levels and gradually working their way up, they can pave the way for future generations.
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