Mamelodi Sundowns Chairman Motsepe Explains Why Manqoba Mngqithi Was Sacked
- Mamelodi Sundowns have sacked their head coach Manqoba Mngqithi after their 1-1 draw against AS FAR Rabat in the CAF Champions League
- The Brazilians are still without a win in the group phase of the CAFCL, and lost their only final under Mngqithi against Magesi in the Carling Knockout Cup
- The Brazilians chairman Tlhopie Motsepe has opened up on the reason behind the club's decision to sack the South African tactician this early
Mamelodi Sundowns chairman Tlhopie Motsepe has explained why the Brazilians decided to part ways with Manqoba Mngqithi after a poor start to the season.
The South African tactician has been with the Brazilians since 2013, when he left Lamontville Golden Arrows FC.
The 53-year-old graduated from assistant manager to head coach after Rulani Mokwena's departure last summer.
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Why we sacked Mngqithi - Motsepe explains
According to iDiskiTimes, Sundowns chairman Motsepe discussed Masandawana's decision to sack Mngqithi after over a decade at the club.
"The Sundowns board and management have decided to implement a restructuring and change in the coaching department," Motsepe said during a press conference on Tuesday.
"This was by no means an easy decision. Coach Manqoba Mngqithi and coach Wendell Robinson were two coaches who have been with the club for over two decades – 22 years combined.
"They have been incredible servants for the football club. Coach Romain Folz, who also joined us recently, was a very important player and part of this technical team.
"But again, I say we needed another direction. But we do that knowing that as much as we're moving forward, we as a football club have a commitment to developing African and South African coaches and players."
Motsepe also confirmed that Steve Komphela and Kennedy Mweene will remain at the club and work under the new manager.
"Although we will do this change in leadership, we will be moving on with two coaches, namely coach Steve Komphela and coach Kennedy Mweene, to still be part of this new technical team," the Brazilians chairman added.
Former Chiefs star comments on Sundowns style of play
Briefly News earlier reported that former Kaizer Chiefs star Junior Khanye reacted after Sundowns drew against AS FAR Rabat in the CAF Champions League.
The former Amakhosi player pointed out some of the things the Brazilains were not doing rightly in the game against the Moroccan giants.
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