Mngqithi’s failed Kaizer Chiefs move: Yanga SC tactician makes damning revelation

Experienced South African coach Manqoba Mngqithi has revealed that Kaizer Chiefs made contact, hoping to have him as their tactician.

The 55-year-old was recently confirmed as the Young Africans SC coach, after parting ways with Premier Soccer League side Golden Arrows a couple of weeks ago.

In his interview with Radio 2000, the tactician opened up about his failed move to the Naturena Village even before joining Mamelodi Sundowns in 2014. He further mentions an unnamed individual who ensured the deal with the Soweto giants didn’t materialise.

Chiefs had interest in me – Mngqithi

“It’s a good project, I cannot lie and say it’s not a good project,” the former Mamelodi Sundowns coach told Radio 2000.

“And I know Chiefs did have an interest in me, it’s not a lie but it never reached any fruition because there are people who also block these moves.

“There are people who always find a way to speak negatively about a person. The Chiefs one never even went into a point of terms or position because someone blocked it.

“It’s unfortunate that the person who blocked it I’m not even worried about it but is true that there was interest. Even recently there was interest.”

Even before Sundowns move…

“[I went to Naturena for presentation] before I joined Sundowns, even then Chiefs wanted me very strong,” the tactician added.

“I’ve had very cordial talks even with Senior Kaizer Motaung. I know they have always shown interest in me but for whatever reason it hasn’t happened.

“But I’ve never had a problem with that because there are a lot of jobs in this planet,” he concluded.