In the midst of speculation regarding the identity of the new national team coach, former Bafana Bafana head coach Shakes Mashaba has warned AmaZulu's Benni McCarthy about the potential perils of the job.
On Sunday Safa issued a statement addressing the media speculation that McCarthy was to be the next Bafana coach.
They did not, however, categorically deny that the former Ajax, Porto, Blackburn Rovers and West Ham United striker would be given the position.
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Meanwhile, former national team head coach Shakes Mashaba, who is himself an option for the job, has warned McCarthy about the difficulties of the position and also insinuated that the Capetonian may lack the experience.