Manqoba Mngqithi’s agent breaks silence on Kaizer Chiefs links

Prominent agent Mike Makaab of Prosport International has commented on the persistent speculation linking Golden Arrows head coach Manqoba Mngqithi with a potential move to Kaizer Chiefs.

Mngqithi’s name has resurfaced as a candidate for the Chiefs job as the club searches for a permanent successor to Nasreddine Nabi, who made a surprise exit from the Naturena-based side in September 2025.

Before his departure, Nabi had ended Chiefs’ decade-long trophy drought by guiding them to the 2025 Nedbank Cup title with a win over rivals Orlando Pirates.

Currently, Khalil Ben Youssef and Cedric Kaze are serving as interim co-coaches. The pair were originally appointed as assistant coaches under Nabi but were promoted to the top job for the remainder of the 2025/26 campaign following the Tunisian’s abrupt departure.

Golden Arrows coach linked to Kaizer Chiefs

Under their leadership, the Glamour Boys have struggled with inconsistency, leading to calls from supporters for changes in the technical team.

With Chiefs falling behind league leaders Mamelodi Sundowns and Orlando Pirates in the title race, fans are urging the club’s management to replace the current coaching duo with an experienced manager known for winning major trophies.

This has intensified reports linking Mngqithi, a former Mamelodi Sundowns coach with a decorated history, to the vacant position. Mngqithi has revitalised Golden Arrows, not only achieving positive results but also successfully developing young talents who have become targets for the league’s top clubs.

Have Amakhosi already contacted Mngqithi?

Mngqithi’s agent, Mike Makaab, addressed the rumours, acknowledging they are open to discussions but emphasising the need for respect towards Mngqithi’s current employer, Golden Arrows.

“There have been rumours in the media, but I’ve had no formal discussions with Kaizer Chiefs,” Makaab told FARPost. “I have a very simple philosophy: if we were talking about an unknown coach, then I’d have to market him.”

“Manqoba Mngqithi is a highly experienced, successful coach. So, if there is genuine interest, then that approach has to be made by the football club. I don’t think it’s necessary for me to market Manqoba Mngqithi within the boundaries of South Africa.”

“We have a long-standing relationship that goes beyond the client-agent relationship, with mutual respect. I understand what drives him, and what drives Manqoba is a project—the opportunity to take on a project, embody the vision of the club, and achieve its objectives. We remain open to interested clubs, but we have to respect the fact that he has a contract with Golden Arrows.”