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    McCarthy recalled by World Cup hosts South Africa

    Reuters

    Thursday, November 5, 2009

    South Africa coach Carlos Alberto Parreira has recalled striker Benni McCarthy and named three uncapped players for home friendlies against Japan and Jamaica later this month. McCarthy had been dropped by former coach Joel Santana earlier this year and has missed the team's last 14 matches. The Blackburn Rovers striker, unable to command a first team place with his English Premier League club, has scored a record 31 goals for South Africa. He made the last of 76 appearances in February. Uncap ...

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