Bafata Bafata

Bafana Bafana's all-time leading goalscorer Benny McCarthy is coming home to try and reignite a flagging career. After a miserable stint at West Ham, where vice-chairperson Karen Brady labeled him a “big fat flop,” the 33 year old striker, now in the twilight of his career, returns to his roots to train with Ajax Cape Town. While no permanent move is liable due to his wage demands, he will train with the Cape Town club in hopes of improving his fitness to make one more stab at the big time in Europe.

McCarthy began his playing career playing for former Cape Town clubs Seven Stars and then Cape Town Spurs. His success at the latter led to his transfer to Ajax Amsterdam. He played for Celta Vigo and Porto before securing a move to Blackburn Rovers. An initial success at the club, he eventually fell out of favor and transferred to West Ham United. He struggled with injuries and fitness which led to an early cancellation of his two-and-a-half year contract and subsequent payout of £1.5 million.

Here's hoping the former great will get another stab at the European stage.