Cape Town City have terminated the contract of coach Benni McCarthy with immediate effect‚ citing poor performance going back to last season.
City have won only one of their nine league matches and were eliminated in the first round of both the MTN8 and Telkom Knockout.
Cape Town City full statement:
“Cape Town City Football Club has terminated the employment of coach Benni McCarthy with immediate effect following a run of performance that saw the club win two in the last 18 games. he club thanks Benni for his service over the last three seasons and wishes him well in his next endeavour. He now becomes an integral part of the club’s history and are proud of the successes we shared together.
“The club has appointed assistant coach Vasili Manousakis as caretaker coach‚ as the club prepares to announce the next chapter and new head coach.
“The future represents very exciting times for Cape Town City on and off the field‚ as we remain dedicated to our big plans and aspirations.”
McCarthy joined City in June 2017 in what was his first ever head coach role.
Written by: Diski Voice
