Sundowns Announce New Technical Team After Sacking 2 Coaches Alongside Mngqithi
- Mamelodi Sundowns have confirmed the new technical crew that will work with Portuguese manager Miguel Cardoso
- The Brazilians earlier announced the sacking of Manqoba Mngqithi and two other managers, which led to appointing new members to the technical team
- The former Esperance of Tunisia manager brought his three assistant managers along with him, with two former technical members retained
Mamelodi Sundowns have announced a new technical team after sacking Manqoba Mngqithi and two other coaches.
The Brazilians decided to let Mngqithi go after their 1-1 draw against AS FAR Rabat in the CAF Champions League on Saturday evening.
The Premier Soccer League giants then announced Miguel Cardoso's appointment as manager to replace the outgoing South African tactician.
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Sundowns announce new technical team
According to iDiskiTimes, Sundowns confirmed the sacking of Wendell Robinson and Romain Folz alongside Mngqithi.
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Folz joined the Brazilians' technical team recently and has been laid off, while Robinson has spent over a decade at the club.
Cardoso brought in three assistant coaches, Fabio Fernandes, Pedro Azevedo, and Joao Araujo. Steve Komphela and Kennedy Mweene will also work with the Portuguese mentor.
New Mamelodi Sundowns Technical team
Head coach: Miguel Cardoso
Assistant coaches: Fabio Fernandes, Pedro Azevedo, Joao Araujo, Steve Komphela and Kennedy Mweene.
Cardoso's first task as Mamelodi Sundowns coach will be their Champions League match against Raja Casablanca, another Moroccan opposition.
Masandawana have yet to win a game in the competition's group phase, but winning against the People's Club will put them in a good position to qualify for the next round.
The Portuguese manager's first game in the Betway Premiership will be an away tie against Stellenbosch FC at the Danie Craven Stadium next Wednesday (December 18).
Sundowns chairman opens up on Mngqithi's sacking
Briefly News also reported that Mamelodi Sundowns chairman Tlhopie Motsepe confirmed the reason the Brazilians decided to sack South African manager Mngqithi after their clash with AS FAR Rabat in the CAF Champions League.
The Premier Soccer League giants have struggled in some of their games this season under the former Golden Arrows mentor.
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