Mngqithi Reflects on ‘Better’ Life at Golden Arrows Since Leaving Sundowns

Mngqithi Reflects on ‘Better’ Life at Golden Arrows Since Leaving Sundowns

  • South African coach Manqoba Mngqithi has expressed his views about having a better life since returning to Lamontville Golden Arrows after Mamelodi Sundowns exit
  • The Mzansi tactician was sacked by the Betway Premiership leaders late last year and went months before being re-appointed as Backheel Boys new manager a few weeks ago
  • Netizens shared their views on Mngqithi's submission about having all the support from Golden Arrows since returning to the club to take over as the head coach

Former Mamelodi Sundowns head coach Manqoba Mngqithi has reflected on the better time he's been having since returning to Lamontville Golden Arrows.

Mngqithi re-joined the Arrows after months of staying without a coaching job when Sundowns decided to sack him and replaced him with Miguel Cardoso.

Since returning to the club, the 53-year-old collected four points out of nine with the club moving up on the Betway Premiership table.

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Manqoba Mngqithi reflects on the love he's received since returning to Golden Arrows.
Manqoba Mngqithi expresses his gratitude at the love and support he has received since returning to Lamontville Golden Arrows. Photo: @iDisikiTimes.
Source: Twitter

Mngqithi reflects on 'better' life at Golden Arrows

According to iDiskiTimes, Mngqithi is enjoying his return to Golden Arrows as he's happy to be in an environment that he's being loved and supported.

The 53-year-old confirmed that the Backheel Boys made huge sacrifices for when sharing the story about his return to the club.

“It doesn’t get better than being at a club that gave me a chance when no one else would even consider me. This club made a huge sacrifice for me,” Mngqithi told iDiskiTimes when asked about his return to the game.
“I can never forget what they did for me, and because of that, I’ll always be grateful. No matter what success I find elsewhere, this will always be my home, my foundation. This is the place where I’ll always want the best for because, in life, gratitude is essential.
“I could never be happy seeing this club struggle when I could have helped. So, I’m cherishing every moment here.

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“The people here care for me, the supporters love me, and everyone at the club treats me with such warmth. I truly appreciate being part of an environment like this."

The former Sundowns mentor's talk about being loved at Golden Arrows garnered reactions from netizens on social media.

Fans react to Mngqithi's comments about 'better' life at Arrows

Ntate Matsoso said:

"And they love the results more... This old dawgs belive soccer owns them something...."

Emperor Ezzy added:

"They even love Rulani in Morocco..look how well that is going 🤣..what's your point?"

Gabriel Rimai commented:

"Sad he regressed he should has to find team like Davids Mokoena are doing."

TS_Mbongwa shared:

"All that he mentions above can goes well with good results..."

SDDS3773 reacted:

"Umuntu owahlulwa ukudla iMagesi nge skeem se Sundowns ubengawina kanjani ngese Golden Arrows😂"

NyamekoLamla wrote:

"You're disrespecting sundowns fans who supported you during your tenure at Downs. You're slowly becoming a content creator like that guy who's fasting now."

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Mngqithi reacts after ending Sundowns' good run in PSL

Briefly News also reported that Mngqithi shared his thoughts after ending Sundowns good run of form in the Betway Premiership.

On his debut, the SA manager led Abafana Bes’thende to a 1-1 draw against the Brazilians.

Source: Briefly News

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Raphael Abiola (Sports editor) Raphael Abiola is a Nigerian Sports Journalist with over seven years of experience. He obtained a B.Tech degree in Computer Science from the Federal University of Technology, Akure, in 2015. Raphael previously worked as a football editor at Stakegains (2016-2018) and a content editor with Opera News Nigeria (2018-2023). Raphael then worked as an Editor for the Local Desk at Sports Brief (2023-2024). Reach him via email at raphael.abiola@sportsbrief.com.