Benni McCarthy: Struggling AmaZulu ‘100% behind’ Bafana Bafana great

AmaZulu spokesperson Phumlani Dube says the struggling DStv Premiership club are “100% behind” Benni McCarthy as he works to turn around their poor form.

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Bafana Bafana legend McCarthy led Usuthu to second place on the standings last season, but they have managed just three wins from 17 matches this campaign, including a whopping 12 draws.

But with just two defeats and half the season still to play, Dube has put to rest any thoughts of a change in leadership.

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Dube told Soccer Laduma: “We have a great squad – we play good quality football, the effort is there, the commitment and the will to win is there and undoubtably. To get a point here and there is not bad for us, but we have to get back into our winning form.

“It been a great year for Benni McCarthy and for AmaZulu. We have belief in the people we have at our football club that will take us forward.

‘We trust Benni McCarthy’ – AmaZulu

“We still trust Benni. We are 100% behind him. We have not lost confidence in him. Yes, we’ve got some work to do but Rome was not built in a day. Benni is a great inspiration to the players and we will keep supporting him to ensure that he and his technical team inspire the players to bring their A-game to every match.”

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AmaZulu, who are in eighth place in the standings and clinging to the final berth for next season’s MTN8 tournament, will next be in action later on Friday, 17 December when they travel to place Marumo Gallants.

Kick-off is scheduled for 17:15.

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