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Benni McCarthy has reflected on the legacy of African football and the players who left a lasting impact on him.
Harambee Stars coach Benni McCarthy has gone down memory lane, reflecting on some of the greatest footballers as he named his greatest footballer of all time.
African football has steadily evolved, giving rise to a series of players who are currently plying their trade in European Clubs, something that many view as a great achievement.
Before the current crop of footballers got their chances to play overseas, there were former football players who paved the way for such success and made the transition somewhat easier, showing that it is possible to play for some of the greatest clubs.
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The former Manchester United attacking coach went down memory lane, remembering the time he used to play and some of the players he encountered.
Benni McCarthy admitted that he would not make the cut among the top African footballers but highlighted some of the players that would make the list.
He observed that during his time, the African footballers had tons of talent and they continue to make an impact in the world of football even after their retirement.
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“This is a tricky one because in my generation, there were some outrageous African players, there was Jay-Jay Okocha, Nwankwo Kanu, I can never forget my teammate, Sunday Oliseh. For me, he was one of the greatest African players of all time and someone that I learned to love,” Benni McCarthy said in an interview with CGTN Africa.
“I would love to say Sunday, but I don’t think that would be justice to Africa. You have the likes of George Weah, who I could put in there, Abedi Pele from Ghana.”
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Benni McCarthy noted that Liverpool star Mohamed Salah and Senegalese icon Sadio Mane have constantly placed Africa on the world map, but denied them the chance to be named as the greatest.
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According to Benni McCarthy, Samuel Eto'o takes the crown, owing to his great talent that saw him play for some of the greatest clubs in the world, including Real Madrid and Barcelona.
He is widely regarded as one of the greatest strikers in the world, having started his international career with Real Madrid, just at the age of 16.
“I think Mo Salah and Sadio Mane come very close to that. However, since I was from that generation, I will go for none other than Samuel Eto'o from Cameroon,” Benni McCarthy said.
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“I just think he's incredible, the story that he's gone through to end up playing for Real Madrid and then joining the arch rivals Barcelona and then winning the Spanish League and the Champions League in the manner that he did.
“He then left to go to Inter Milan and did it on that platform. I think, yeah, if you do it on two of the world's toughest leagues in the world, then you go to Italy and you prove it there, then for me that's more than enough. So, Samuel for me is the greatest African player.”
Benni McCarthy’s choice of Samuel Eto’o as the greatest African footballer of all time is a powerful reminder that legacy is not only built on talent, but also on consistency and the ability to conquer the toughest stages in football history.
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