Heartwarming Video of Benni McCarthy and Bruno Fernandes Doing Keepie Uppie Before Training Spotted

Heartwarming Video of Benni McCarthy and Bruno Fernandes Doing Keepie Uppie Before Training Spotted

Lukman Mumuni
updated at August 9, 2023 at 9:31 AM
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  • Benni McCarthy and Manchester United midfielder Bruno Fernandes showed their skills after playing keepie uppie before training
  • The former South Africa star is the strikers trainer at Manchester United after he was appointed for the role in August
  • Manchester United are preparing ahead of their Europa League clash with Moldovan giants Sheriff Tiraspol on Thursday

Former South Africa striker, Benni McCarthy has not lost his ball juggling skills after he was spotted engaged in keepie uppie with Manchester United star, Bruno Fernandes.

Benni McCarthy was appointed Manchester United's strikers coach in August and has since been working with the likes of Cristiano Ronaldo and Marcus Rashford.

In a video posted on social media, the former Bafana Bafana player is seen having good time with the Portuguese midfielder.

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Benni McCarthy has been spotted doing keepie uppies with Manchester United midfielder. Credit: @ManUtd
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The pair skillfully juggled the ball as the rest of the team trained with manager Erik ten Hag supervising the team.

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Benni McCarthy, who was a successful forward during his playing days, is expected to bring the best out of United's attack.

The South African gaffer won several titles in Europe including the UEFA Champions League during his time in Portugal with FC Porto.

Former Al Ahly coach Pitso Mosimane reacts to Ronaldo and Benni McCarthy moment

Earlier, Sports Brief reported that Pitso Mosimane could not resist the temptation after seeing a photo of South Africa's football icon Benni McCathy and Manchester United forward Cristiano Ronaldo.

Benni McCarthy was spotted with Cristiano Ronaldo after Manchester United's victory over Arsenal, with the duo beaming with smiles.

Former Al Ahly coach, Mosimane reacted to the photo, asking if that was not beautiful for South African football.

Ex-South Africa forward Benni McCarthy has been appointed Manchester United's strikers coach

Former South African international striker Benni McCarthy has been appointed by Manchester United as the first team's strikers coach.

The 44-year-old McCarthy had been out of work since being fired by Amazulu following an indifferent DStv Premiership campaign.

According Manchester Evening News, he was roped in by new manager Erik Ten Hag as he looks to rejuvenate the fallen club.

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Lukman Abdul Mumin is a Sports Journalist based in Accra, Ghana. He has been writing for the past five years. Lukman joined Sports Brief as an Editor for the Local Desk in 2022.
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