Benni: Don't underestimate Cape Verde

Benni McCarthy: Bafana Bafana mustn't underestimate Cape Verde in the Afcon

Posted: 25 October 2012 Time: 05:59 pm

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Orlando Pirates striker Benni McCarthy has warned Bafana Bafana not to take their opening Africa Cup of Nations match against Cape Verde lightly.

South Africa were drawn in Group A in Durban yesterday, alongside Morocco, Angola and Cape Verde.

It is the small island nation's first Afcon, but they have a strong footballing culture.

Portugal's Nani was born in Cape Verde, former Sweden international Henrik Larsson's father is Cape Verdean, as is former France captain Patrick Vieira's mother.

"Cape Verde has a huge immigrant base in Portugal and Holland and most of their players play in big clubs in these countries," McCarthy tells Pirates' official website.

"I played with a lot of great players from there while I was in Portugal and I can attest that they are very good ..."

Meanwhile, according to Bucs' website, McCarthy is in the last week of his rehabilitation programme and should rejoin full training next week.

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TheRedbat1937
posted: 06:01 pm
Tell them Bafana Bachiefs Bennie
Gucci Man
posted: 06:08 pm
Ooohhh sit down Bennie......you couldn't even last longer than 8mins in Brazil
Bofolla Safety Belt Reja Joy Makhosi
posted: 06:11 pm
" Meanwhile, according to Bucs' website, McCarthy is in the last week of his rehabilitation programme and should rejoin full training next week. " -

He's been in and out of it since De Sa arrived there. Will he ever come out of it? Tell him he must organize something from the Cape Flats cause that spiked bat looks dangerous.
Pep Guardiola - Bucselona Strategist
posted: 06:13 pm
Cant wait for you to be fit again Champ
Milutin Sredojević (HLABARINTO)
posted: 06:21 pm
Eish and there is a rumour that Neymar will attend the opening game...
Champ Thabo Moroto(All Psl Trophies)
posted: 06:29 pm
Pep Guardiola - Bucselona Strategistposted: 06:13 pm Cant wait for you to be fit again Champ
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I don't know what is going through this donkeys mind by say he is Pep Guardiola. Does Pep looks like this young Gorilla?? sies.
You are insulting this great man....
2nd Star Washelela
posted: 06:42 pm
"Meanwhile, according to Bucs' website, McCarthy is in the last week of his rehabilitation programme and should rejoin full training next week."
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This is bad news for Zebras, this guy always score against Zebras even during his days at Seven Stars.This is a rebirth of Legs of Thunder.
Prof_Makaveli
posted: 06:51 pm
Benni is right in tournaments like these it is @ your own peril if u underestimate any team coz they will suprise u, nxt year we shud treat every team like it is the best in the tournament...then we myt hv a chance

Nd Yes we will support Bafana Bafana every match they'll we will fill up the stadium nd we will blow our Vuvuzelas as loud as Mayambela nd Masuku blows them @ Orlando stadium stands week in week out!!

#pride of the nation
maluti virus at bucscamp
posted: 07:05 pm
Benni dont worrie,my boys know how to beat weakteams,RISE KHOSI ,BAFANA BAChiefs Rise
El Kampion
posted: 07:26 pm
Meanwhile, according to Bucs' website, McCarthy is in the last week of his rehabilitation programme and should rejoin full training next week
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Khune's prayers declined,December 8....o nyele boy

He will be there, hail or storm

Ritchie at left back,1 player that make Tlou to look like Messi....dead dead dead
Qude
posted: 07:27 pm
Mind games to get in the team f.k you
The Phefeni Boy
posted: 07:28 pm
Thanks for your advice.....not that we need it....this Helen Zille friend is looking for attention again....
Anonymous
posted: 07:31 pm
I know, I'm off topic, Guys do you know that Lady Gaga will be performing @ FNB on the 30th of next month, the following week is the Soweto Derby, I see the repeat of the last Derby after U2 Concert pitch flying over.
Pep Guardiola - Bucselona Strategist
posted: 07:43 pm

Thabo Moroto(All Psl Trophies)
posted: 06:29 pm | Report
Pep Guardiola - Bucselona Strategistposted: 06:13 pm Cant wait for you to be fit again Champ
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I don't know what is going through this donkeys mind by say he is Pep Guardiola. Does Pep looks like this young Gorilla?? sies.
You are insulting this great man....
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Thabo Marete dont mess with me man, I aint in the mood
El Kampion
posted: 07:48 pm

Anonymous

posted: 07:31 pm | Report

I know, I'm off topic, Guys do you know that Lady Gaga will be performing @ FNB on the 30th of next month, the following week is the Soweto Derby, I see the repeat of the last Derby after U2 Concert pitch flying over.
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You are damn right Khosi you are off topic as usual

Lady Gaga or Guy Gaga, we are not interested in excuses....we will play at Krugersdorp stadium if we have to,angeke nisinde

BM17 will be there
SM11 will be there
Viera otlabe ale daar
AJ15 uzabe a lapho
OM20 le yena

And the rest of GALAXY OF SMART STARS,the DTC of SA football

Anonymous
posted: 08:42 pm
You forgot to put Mam Ruby Mbesuma
Anti-Zebra
posted: 08:45 pm
I have never heard a Pirates fan speak nonsense when analyzing a game, and I have never heard a Pirates player speak nonsense about their opponents as Nurse Khumalo did last week about Wits defenders.

Orlando Acer Pirates is an education centre. The University of Football and technology
KhosiNation aka Mampodi
posted: 08:54 pm
Bennie asseblief my broer stay away from the media work on your fitness you must be there. DTC my foot this is Bafana a matter of national security.
KEVIN JURE
posted: 08:58 pm
BAFANA BACHIEFS MUST BE STRONG,DIZ TYM,NO SMALL TEAMS..GORDON LETS PLAY OUR NORMAL FUTBAL...AND ANADA THING STOP UNDAMININ LOCAL TALENT..WE R TIRED OF DIKGACIO,,PLZ BRING YEYE IN DE MIDDLE OF DE PARK
siwright
posted: 09:03 pm
Its true Benni, that team qualified for this CAF unlike us (bafana)
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