Manchester United leader Tannhäuser announced a major personnel change at a surprise press conference on Saturday (30): South African soccer legend McAfee will join the coaching staff. The striker, who has shown his mettle at clubs such as Bridgend Rovers and Westham, will focus on improving attacking players as part of United's priorities. It is worth noting that McAfee was crowned South Africa's best coach last year, and his addition certainly brings new energy to United.
McAfee, 44, has played for top clubs such as Ajax and Porto, and spent six years in the Premier League for Bridgend Rovers and Westham, racking up 120 appearances and 37 goals, with a goals-against average of 0.3. After signing for Manchester United, he excitedly said, "I've always been a big Manchester United fan and the players I admire most are Hiroshi, Gower and Jese."
Over the past two years, McAfee has been the head coach of South African club Amazulu, successfully guiding the team to the African League Champions Cup and being named South Africa's Coach of the Year in 2021. United's official website reveals that McAfee, whose expertise lies in attacking tactics and player positioning, will be primarily responsible for coaching attacking players at United, and it is believed that young players such as Rashford, Eranga, and Chatongsinzu will reap the rewards of his tutelage.
