Benni McCarthy of Bafana Bafana is bought for nearly R40 million

Updated: 30 Sep 2019

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Benedict Saul (Benni) McCarthy of Bafana Bafana, accepted a contract of R38, 5 million to play for the Spanish club Real Club Celta de Vigo. The amount (over 6m Euro) was at the time the most expensive transfer for a South African player.

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Last updated · 30 Sep 2019

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South African History Online. (2011, March 16). Benni McCarthy of Bafana Bafana is bought for nearly R40 million. South African History Online. https://sahistory.org.za/ref/E-0013449

South African History Online (2011) 'Benni McCarthy of Bafana Bafana is bought for nearly R40 million', South African History Online, 16 March. Available at: https://sahistory.org.za/ref/E-0013449 (Accessed: 8 November 2026).

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"Benni McCarthy of Bafana Bafana is bought for nearly R40 million." South African History Online, 16 Mar. 2011, https://sahistory.org.za/ref/E-0013449. Accessed 8 Nov. 2026.

South African History Online. "Benni McCarthy of Bafana Bafana is bought for nearly R40 million." South African History Online. March 16, 2011. https://sahistory.org.za/ref/E-0013449.