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From Polokwane to Old Trafford: Former Kaizer Chiefs defender McCarthy makes Champions League debut

The 22-year-old defender played in a 4-0 loss to Manchester United, but his first Champions League appearance was not enough to earn a Bafana Bafana recall.

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Sixteen months after making his Kaizer Chiefs debut in Polokwane, defender Aden McCarthy played 90 minutes on his Champions League debut at Old Trafford.

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Why Aden McCarthy’s Champions League debut is not enough for a Bafana call-up

Aden McCarthy made his UEFA Champions League debut at Old Trafford, but remains outside Pitso Mosimane’s Bafana Bafana plans.

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From Polokwane to Old Trafford: Former Kaizer Chiefs defender McCarthy makes Champions League debut

Sixteen months after making his Kaizer Chiefs debut in Polokwane, defender Aden McCarthy played 90 minutes on his Champions League debut at Old Trafford.

·Cape Town, South Africa
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Manchester United, Dorgu Shines in the Champions League! Carrick Has the Answer on the Role of the Former Lecce. What Emerged From the Match of the Old Trafford

Patrick Dorgu shines with Manchester United in the Champions League! Here is the analysis of his performance with Sabah The round success for 4-0 won by Manchester United against Sabah in the debut race of the Champions League stage offered tactical indications of primary importance to Michael Carrick. Among the [...]

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From Kaizer Chiefs to Old Trafford: South African Defender Aiden McCarthy Makes Manchester United History

Former Kaizer Chiefs defender Aiden McCarthy made history by starting for Sabah FK against Manchester United at Old Trafford in the UEFA Champions League.

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Briefly broke the news on Friday, September 11, 2026.
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