Manqoba Mngqithi Departs as Mamelodi Sundowns Unveil New Manager
- Portuguese coach Miguel Cardoso has been unveiled as the new head coach of Mamelodi Sundowns
- The PSL champions decided to part ways with Mngqithi after an underwhelming start to their CAF Champions League campaign after two consecutive draws
- Local football fans reacted on social media to say Downs was making a mistake, while others agreed with Masandawana's decision
Defending PSL champions shocked the nation by firing head coach Manqoba Mngqithi and hiring former Esperance coach Miguel Cardosa.
The Portuguese coach will take over at Masandawana immediately, and assistant coaches Steve Komphela and Kennedy Mweene will join his technical team.
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Despite topping the PSL log, Mngqithi was fired after losing the Carling Knockout Cup final, and two uninspiring draws in their two opening CAF Champions League matches.
Mamelodi Sundowns appoint Miguel Cardoso as their new head coach
Cardoso's arrival was confirmed in the tweet below:
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Sundowns confirmed the change on Tuesday, 10 December 2024, and Cardosa's first match is against Champions League rivals Raja Casablanca on Sunday, 15 December.
Club management has made winning the Champions League a main priority this season, and Cardosa will be under immediate pressure as it aims for its first victory in the campaign.
Fans react to Sundowns' change
Local football fans reacted on social media to say Mngqithi deserved to be sacked while some fans feel Sundowns made a mistake.
Wiskymash acknowledges Komphela's role:
"Kompela is lucky."
SKmtshali says Mngqithi made a mistake:
"Manqoba made a mistake by accepting the head coach job in the first place. It's time for him to be on his own now; Golden Arrows is waiting for him."
Hes_undescoverd says Mngqithi determined his own path:
"He was starting to talk too much."
AkanimiltonM is sad:
“Nooo!”
Katli_molelekwa says Mngqithi did not belong:
"Overstayed at Downs for nothing. @KaizerChiefs, you can have him."
Mzwaie_M says Mngqithi deserves it:
"I don't feel sorry for Manqoba; he had the players but couldn't get the results even though he didn't receive enough time."
Peacenationone says Downs is making a mistake:
"How you create instability."
MPH_OPFC asked a question:
"So now what happens to Komphela and Fohloza? Are they staying?"
Lesleymkhawana is curious:
"So what's going to happen to pro-Manqoba fans?"
NalaMcebisi feels for Mngqithi:
“Hard luck Manqoba.”
What you need to know about Manqoba Mngqithi
Manqoba Mngqithi was born on 25 April 1971, in Umzimkhulu, KwaZulu-Natal. He is the proud father of Asavela Mngqithi, a South African actress famous for her role as Ntwenhle in the hit series Isibaya.
Mngqithi launched his coaching career in 2006 and has managed several South African Premier Soccer League teams. One of his notable achievements came in 2009 when he led Golden Arrows F.C. to a dominant 6-0 victory over Ajax Cape Town in the MTN 8 Cup final.
After four successful years at Golden Arrows, he moved to AmaZulu, where he managed the team for a year before stepping down in 2011 for personal reasons.
Mamelodi Sundowns face possible exits
As reported by Briefly News, Mamelodi Sundowns could face a battle to keep their players after European clubs showed interest in a star trio.
Iqraam Rayners, Lucas Riberio and Khuliso Mudau have all been linked with moves to Europe ahead of the January transfer window.
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