“Scoring South Africa’s first ever world cup goal was remarkable”, says Benni McCarthy

Being at a World cup is a remarkable player for footballers across the globe who often dream of making it at a stage as big as the FIFA World cup. For Benni McCarthy playing at the World Cup was brilliant,”I never thought of playing at a FIFA world cup, it was an incredible moment.  For me playing my first game on the biggest stage it was special”, said McCarthy

While playing in a first world cup was special, for McCarthy scoring South Africa’s first World cup goal was incredible,”Scoring against Denmark whose goalkeeper was Peter Schmeichael was very special because it was the first goal ever scored by South Africa in a World cup”.

McCarthy made the remarks during an interview with FIFA Tv as he relived memories of his playing career as well as outlined his ambitions as a coach. McCarthy is the current St Truiden Assistant Manager.