Former Pirates star calls for Bucs to snap up Benni!

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By Samantha Allen

Published: May 10, 2022 | 9:47 AM GMT

he Buccaneers won 2-0 to take a handy lead into the second leg next Sunday, 15 May at the Orlando Stadium. Kick-off is scheduled for 18:00.

Despite this result, Pirates are dwindling down in sixth place on the DStv Premiership log, while the Soweto giants also crashed out of the last 16 of the Nedbank Cup.

Former Pirates striker Andries Sebola – as quoted by KickOff.com – has now called for co-coaches Mandla Ncikazi and Fadlu Davids to rather make way for someone like Benni McCarthy, who is without a job after being let go by AmaZulu.

“Those two must not be kept as head coaches because at Pirates we don’t want to be associated with being second best. Pirates must be for the best and that means being first and winning trophies.

“Sundowns cannot keep on dominating like this while we just watch like that just because of the issue of coaches at Pirates.

“Why should we be losing to TS Galaxy when we say we have coaches at Pirates and are a club that wants to go back to the Champions League and not Confederation Cup?

“The only thing that management must do is look for a new coach next season,” Sebola added.

“Look for someone who is not coming from South Africa. Otherwise, if it is a local guy then let it be Benni McCarthy who I prefer based on that he did well with AmaZulu last season.

“It is only this season that things didn’t go well for him at AmaZulu. So, if they are to opt for a local coach then it has to be Benni because he is the only local coach available for that job.”

As broken down in a report by KickOff.com, Pirates have already banked $450 000 (approximately R7,266 million) for reaching the semi-final, and they are now well-placed to progress to the title decider.

Lifting the CAF Confederation Cup would see them walk away with $1,25 million (approximately R20,156 million), while the runners-up would claim $625 000 (approximately R10,078 million).

Confederation Cup winners would also go on to CAF Super Cup once-off final in early August, which is worth $200 000 (approximately R3,2 million).

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About Samantha Allen

Samantha Allen is a seasoned journalist and senior correspondent at TDPel Media, specializing in the intersection of maternal health, clinical wellness, and public policy. With a background in investigative reporting and a passion for data-driven storytelling, Samantha has become a trusted voice for expectant mothers and healthcare advocates worldwide. Her work focuses on translating complex medical research into actionable insights, covering everything from prenatal fitness and neonatal care to the socioeconomic impacts of healthcare legislation. At TDPel Media, Samantha leads the agency's health analytics desk, ensuring that every report is grounded in accuracy, empathy, and scientific integrity. When she isn't in the newsroom, she is an advocate for community-led wellness initiatives and an avid explorer of California’s coastal trails.