Benni McCarthy was one of José Mourinho’s most trusted soldiers in battle for Porto. Image via Backpage
Orlando Pirates star hits amazing landmark, earns Benni comparisons
Orlando Pirates have one of the hottest players in the PSL right now, and he’s being compared to Bafana GOAT Benni McCarthy.
Benni McCarthy was one of José Mourinho’s most trusted soldiers in battle for Porto. Image via Backpage
Orlando Pirates striker Zakhele Lepasa was shipped out on loan last season and now he’s the main in attack for the Buccaneers. Some fans are saying he’s the best striker the Sea Robbers have had since Bafana Bafana great Benni McCarthy.
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Orlando Pirates banking on Lepasa
26-year-old Bafana Bafana striker Zakhele Lepasa is the first PSL player to hit double figures for goals across all competitions this season. It’s quite the turnaround for Lepasa, who has been more noted for his work ethic and defending from the front than his clinical finishing ability.
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Lepasa, the best after Benni McCarthy?
“Happy days are back, we have a real number 9 in Lepasa post-Benni McCarthy’s era at Orlando Pirates” – Kabelo Diphoko
Lepasa will hope to transfer his fine club form onto the international stage for Bafana Bafana in upcoming friendlies against DR Congo and Namibia.
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