In news that shocked the local football fraternity, Cape Town City announced that they had parted ways with Benni McCarthy this week. With this quickly becoming a trending topic online, have you seen some of the reactions?
Spending two successful years with the Mother City outfit, Benni led City to a Nedbank Cup triumph and a Telkom Knockout runners-up medal during his time with the club.
With just two wins in 18 games this season, though, the plug was pulled on his tenure with the Citizens, and an announcement was made to that effect, albeit at an unconventional time.
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City took to their social media platforms just after midnight this past Sunday to make the news official, while Benni responded via his own social media handles a little while later.
As expected, Benni's name was soon spotted on the "Trending" tab on Twitter as many local football fans reacted to the sacking.
Check it out:
Benni Mccarthy fired at 00:13am.
I am sure they used Night Shift minutes to fire him. pic.twitter.com/70zPplfpCt
So, Benni McCarthy said Kaizer Chiefs is Burnley FC of the PSL but his Cape Town City have won two games out of 18? Mara batho ba na le sebete bahn... pic.twitter.com/DNTlD6U8My
I am feeling sorry for Benni McCarthy cause I have a good heart but his celebration last season against us was unnecessary and disrespectful, he will learn ??
Call Benni Mccarthy to the offices this morning and fire him again @CapeTownCityFC pic.twitter.com/OLkf0UdFWo
Benni McCarthy being fired late at night by @CapeTownCityFC i wonder if ubaba doesn’t have a hand in this #benni pic.twitter.com/HFzpzr3XqH
The Sacking Of Benni By Cape Town City At Midnight Reminds Me Of A Certain infamous late-night Cabinet reshuffle. pic.twitter.com/9UuLt7vF0B
Do you think City's sacking of Benni was the right thing to do?
