Mngqithi to Kaizer Chiefs? Agent opens up on Manqoba’s links to Amakhosi

Kaizer Chiefs have been heavily linked with former Mamelodi Sundowns coach Manqoba Mngqithi who recently parted ways with Tanzanian champions Young Africans SC.

The 55-year-old was let go by Wananchi after being in charge of 13 games across all competitions, registering 10 wins, two draws and a loss. He had also managed to steer the team into the CAF Champions League group stage before the unceremonious exit.

Amakhosi have been inconsistent under Fernando Da Cruz and his technical team. They failed to deliver in the MTN8, CAF Confederation Cu, and are currently eight points behind Mamelodi Sundowns in the race for the Premier Soccer League crown.

Reports have it that the Glamour Boys management is considering making changes before things get out of hand.

Mngqithi to take over at Chiefs?

Despite the links to the Soweto giants, Mngqithi’s agent Mike Makaab insists the speculations are baseless, and no formal approach has been made by the Glamour Boys.

“It’s not true [that Chiefs want to bring in Mngqithi as head coach], and it’s unfair to the current technical staff. You know rumours like this can cause a lot of problems,” Makaab said as quoted by FARPost.

“Coach Manqoba is a top football coach with great experience, and there will always be rumours, but I can tell you that no formal approach has been made by Kaizer Chiefs.”

It is interesting to see where Mngqithi iwill be coaching next, owing to his experience in both the PSL and CAF competitions. Amakhosi play Masandawana in the Carling Knockout semi-final, and a loss might be the end for Da Cruz.