Mamelodi Sundowns Senior Coach Manqoba Mngqithi is unlikely to leave. Image: @Masandawana/twitter
Manqoba Mngqithi to extend his Sundowns stay or join Chiefs?
Manqoba Mngqithi’s contract at Sundowns is coming to an end in July but with the Kaizer Chiefs vacancy open, he might be tempted to jump ship.
Mamelodi Sundowns Senior Coach Manqoba Mngqithi is unlikely to leave. Image: @Masandawana/twitter
Mamelodi Sundowns assistant coach Manqoba Mngqithi has been linked with a move to Kaizer Chiefs with his contract coming to an end soon.
The former Golden Arrows coach joined Masandawana in 2014 as the assistant to then-head coach Pitso Mosimane. He served in the role until 2020 when “Jingles” left the Tshwane Giants for Al Ahly. Mngqithi alongside Rulani Mokwena and Steve Komphela were appointed co-head coaches.
Two years later, he was demoted, with Mokwena remaining the sole coach of the Brazilians.
In the past few weeks, Manqoba Mggqithi has been linked to a move to Chiefs. Amakhosi were searching for a permanent coach for next season, and given the experience the former Arrows man has, he might be shortlisted.
According to iDiskiTimes, the 52-year-old was in talks with Sundowns regarding his contract.
“[Yes] we’re in discussions with Mamelodi Sundowns,” Mngqithi’s agent, Mike Makaab, told the publication.
Manqoba Mngqithi to Kaizer Chiefs may still happen
“I’m hoping that in a couple of weeks, a finality will happen, one way or another. I think for both parties, it is important the matter is brought a closure. He’s [happy to continue at Sundowns] very much so.”
Manqoba Mngqithi’s future at Sundowns is almost secure, but his desire to be head coach might lead him to Kaizer Chiefs. When asked if he was considering a move away from Chloorkop, the KZN-born coach lashed out.
“Your question is full!” Mngqithi responded last year when asked about his future.
“But all I can say first is we are living in a world where there is freedom of expression, and everyone has the right to say what they want.
“Because of luck, we are also conveniently placed in positions where we purposefully forget what we like to forget and remember what we like to remember.
“If you remember very well, I was one of the youngest coaches in the league and only one team at that time in KZN (in the DStv Premiership). It was Golden Arrows,” Mngqithi said last year.
With Komphela leaving last season, Manqoba Mngqithi might be the next to depart, and Chiefs could be his next destination.
