The question and answer session has closed.
Siyabonga asked:
heita Ben bang bang!!!
Does Southern Africa have a chance at lifting this trophy now? Of the 3 reps we have, who is your money at? Zebras, Chipolopolo or Angola?
Benni McCarthy answered:
Angola have been pretty impressive and so have Zambia, so in my opinion , it;s not impossible for any of these two to reach the finals
abeng asked:
what is really happening to cameroon football?
Benni McCarthy answered:
Cameroon is one of the giants of African football. We really miss them and their legendary Striker Samuel Eto'O
I really can't place a finger on Cameroon's problem but We hop[e they come back to Afcon 2013
Pascal jere asked:
Wat do thnk wud b the situation if south africa had quilfied 2 the Afcon??
Benni McCarthy answered:
It would have been realy great. It would have been a fantastic experience for the young South African players to potray their skills and make a name for themselves and for Country
Sibusiso Dlamini asked:
How do you feel to back at RSA and continue play well at such age?
Benni McCarthy answered:
It's always an honour and a priviledge to return home to Africa after long footballing adventure and to be able to pass on the knowledege that you've gathered in Europe to our Africn brothers
Milton Musonza asked:
When did Benni started playing for Ajax (Holland)
Benni McCarthy answered:
I joined Ajax in the 19996/(7 season
ntsako mathebula asked:
Which team gng 2 take african cup of nation.
Benni McCarthy answered:
My hope is that Ivory Coast wins it only because of my big friends playing there,,,Didier Drogba and Kalou. It will be nice to see them
ntsako mathebula asked:
Which team gng 2 take african cup of nation.
Benni McCarthy answered:
Maybe Ivory coast
Mashudu Owen Mundalamo asked:
1. Despite having the best attacking potential, Senegal was kicked out of the Afcon 2nd Round. What went wrong for Senegal
2. What''s ur view on the offensive techniques of Gabon impressive perfomance. Do you think that Gabon is a suprise package for this AFCON
3. Who will be a leading goalscorer and why?
Benni McCarthy answered:
Too much big expectations and in my opinion, they thought with having big name players in their squad, that will win them games
I think they've been very impressive and very exciting to watch as well for good footballing motives,I hope they can go as far as the semi-finals or even the finals because they promised a lot of goals
I think if Angola can go as far as the semi-finals, then Manucho will be top goal scorer becasue he's got a good eye for goal
gatis asked:
why is kwado asamoah of ghana being sidelined?
Benni McCarthy answered:
Only the Ghana coach can answer that question but hey. Ghana have only played one game, maybe he will play today...he's a good player
Nongcebo asked:
Do u thnk big guns like Ghana nd Ivory coast got wht t takes 2 b crown d Champions f Afrika??
Benni McCarthy answered:
Ivory Coast and Ghana have got a lot of experienced Players and both look like they have what it takes to go all the way especially the Ivoriens
mphekeleli asked:
How much are you having in your bank account?
Benni McCarthy answered:
Enough to make sure my family is well taken care of for the rest of their lives
mpume asked:
Any possibility of seeing an "FC Benni" in the future(within 10 years?
Benni McCarthy answered:
No chance of that happening
Dr SHADARI asked:
I was watching Mamadou Gaye on SS4 just before the first Afcon game,& he was praising your achievements as a player & being the succefull player that Bafana Bafana & South Africa has so far.But he also spoke about the mistake & ungratefullness that the technical staff of Bafana Bafana are making not only to not recognise everything that you have done for that team,but also not selecting you in the current Bafana Bafana team who doen''t have a more reliable striker.How do you feel about that & about not playing for your country in the latest world cup whilst every body deep inside themself they know that your contribution should made a big difference?
Benni McCarthy answered:
For a player that achieved big things in his career, it was very difficult for me but I believe the players that played proved themselves. It was a hard pill to swallw but I respect the decision of the selectors
chocious asked:
Wud u b surprised if zambia beat ivory coast?
Benni McCarthy answered:
I would not be suprised .In as much as I rate the Ivoriens very highly at thiis tournament., Zambia look capable of beating anybody with the way they have played
It's a pity the rains deprived us the opportunity of seeing them display the quality we saw against Senegal
Thabiso Tolman asked:
UP THE BUCS. BENNIE WHO DO YOU THINK WILL WIN THE AFCON.
Benni McCarthy answered:
Ivory Coast
Rasheed asked:
Why did you move back to south Africa??
Benni McCarthy answered:
I prefer to end my career playing back home where I started
Ramovha eugene asked:
Ey benni what is the hardest part when you are playing in europe and you come and play in africa in such conditions
Benni McCarthy answered:
The hardest part is being away from your family and most important the facilities that some unfortunate parts in Africa has to offer
Profesolly asked:
Ben, do you think the format for Afcons qualifications are Ok? Cause, Teams like Botswana and Niger did not deserve the places at the Afcons. Teams like bafana and Egypt would have performed better.
Benni McCarthy answered:
Yes I think the format is fine.It can improve slightly for the better but credit to teams like Niger and Botswana qualified fair and square.
Egypt, South Afria, Nigeria and Cameroon failed to qualify because they were not competitive. You can't live on past glory
Lizo asked:
Roger Milla played in the world cup @ 40 do you u think wena @ 34 u cn still come & HELP Bafana if need arises.
Benni McCarthy answered:
Ofcose I would love to still have the opportunity to represent my country at the highest level but that can only be achieved if selected by the current coach otherwise, there's nothing I can do if not selected because it's not up to me
KULANI MAFUYEKA asked:
IS BENNI BACK BECAUSE HE WANTED TO COME HOME OR IS BECAUSE HE WAS STRUGLING TO GET A CONTRACT ATBARCLAYS PREMIER LIG?
Benni McCarthy answered:
I didn't need to prove anything.I've played at the highest level, so it was time to come home and share my experience with the younger players
Ceejay onyebuchi asked:
Who do you thnk will win the 2012 can?
Benni McCarthy answered:
Hi Ceejay. I think Ivory coast will take it
eugene mukuka asked:
can zambia beat eq guinea?
Benni McCarthy answered:
Hello Eugene,
I hope it does not rain tomorrow. Zambia is capable of beating them but they also need to calm down and play their game
SELLO HEROLD MOPAI asked:
WHY DID HE RECOMMEND LUIS BOA MORTE TO JOIN PIRATES
Benni McCarthy answered:
He brings value and experience that you can't buy in Shoprite or Checkers or Marks & Spencers or Woolworths
idreez asked:
hi benni,do u think that d tournament is stil interesting without d big guns
Benni McCarthy answered:
Hello Idris,
The tournament started quite slowly and their were a few dour games but now we are begining to see some fireworks. Morocco vs Gabon was quite a game