Coaching
In July 2003, Benali joined the coaching staff at St. Mary's and took charge of the under-12 side at the Academy.
On the departure of Harry Redknapp in December 2005, Benali and Matthew Le Tissier put themselves forward as joint candidates for the vacant position, but were not interviewed by chairman Rupert Lowe.
He had a two year spell as a youth coach at Romsey Town F.C..
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