an extension to his deal at the club and was released on 4 February 2010. International career Fortune earned 46 caps for South Africa, and played at the 1998 and the 2002 World Cups. He was one of South Africa's most influential players in the 2002 World Cup. In the first match against Paraguay which ended in 2–2 draw, he scored South Africa's second goal from a penalty kick in injury time. Later in the next match, South Africa beat Slovenia 1–0 in which Fortune providing assist for the winning goal. Although both South Africa and Paraguay finished the group with same points and goal difference, it was Paraguay who occupied the second place and advanced into the next stage because Paraguay scored more goals than South Africa. Coaching and media career In 2012, Fortune returned to Manchester United to train with their reserve team while working on his coaching badges, which he completed in 2013. On 1 July 2014, Fortune was assistant coach to Cardiff City's Under-21 side. Fortune also worked for ITV4 during their coverage of the Africa Cup of Nations in February 2015. On 4 July 2019, Fortune became Under-23 assistant coach at Manchester United. On 8 September 2020, Fortune was appointed as first-team coach of Reading. On 16 August 2022, Fortune was appointed as a coach supporting the England youth teams as part of The Football Association and Professional Footballers' Association's joint England Elite Coach Programme (EECP). Career statistics International goals Score and results list South Africa's goal tally first. Honours Manchester United Premier League: 2002–03 FA Community Shield: 2003 Intercontinental Cup: 1999 South Africa African Cup of Nations runner-up:1998 Anti-violence work Fortune has worked as a model for an anti-domestic violence group called Tender as part of their "Don't Kick Off" campaign. This campaign ran through the 2010 FIFA World Cup to stop men from using football as an excuse for violence against women. References External links 1977 births Living people 1998 FIFA World Cup players 2002 FIFA World Cup players 1998 African Cup of Nations players 2000 African Cup of Nations players 2002 African Cup of Nations players Atlético Madrid footballers Bolton Wanderers F.C. players Brescia Calcio players Serie B players A.F.C. Tubize players Doncaster Rovers F.C. players Expatriate footballers in Spain Expatriate footballers in Italy Expatriate footballers in Belgium Association football defenders Association football midfielders Association football utility players Footballers at the 2000