Former Orlando Pirates striker Benni McCarthy was Jose Mourinho's first of a long list of great African players. Here are 13 Africans who won trophies under the new Manchester United boss.
Gallery: Benni Makes Mourinho's African XI
McCarthy played for Mourinho at FC Porto, and won the Primeira Liga title as well as the 2003/04 UEFA Champions League crown with the Portuguese tactician.
However, when it comes to the most trophies won under Mourinho, Didier Drogba stands head and shoulders above the 13 African stars, who won silverware when playing for Mourinho.
The retired Ivory Coast international lifted eight trophies during his two spells with Chelsea under Mourinho. He won three Premier League titles, three League Cups, one FA Cup and one Community Shield during his time with the 53-year-old.
Nigeria's Geremi Njitap is second on the list, having won six titles under the Portuguese – two Premier Leagues, two League Cups, one Community Shield and one FA Cup, all with Chelsea.
Ghana star Sulley Muntari comes in third as he lifted two Serie A titles, one Champions League, one Coppa Italia and one Italian Super Cup with Mourinho at Inter Milan.
Click through the gallery to see how many trophies the likes of Samuel Eto'o and Michael Essien, among other Africans, lifted as Mourinho players!
