Manqoba Mngqithi: Kaizer Chiefs Urged Not to Go for Former Mamelodi Sundowns Coach

• Kaizer Chiefs are said to be interested in appointing a former Mamelodi Sundowns mentor as their new coach ahead of next season
• The Soweto giants are reportedly considering parting ways with Cedric Kaze and Khalil Ben Youssef at the end of the ongoing campaign
• A football analyst, while chatting with Briefly News, explained why Kaizer Chiefs should not go for the ex-Sundowns coach, dropping his preferred options

Kaizer Chiefs are reportedly in talks with former Mamelodi Sundowns coach Manqoba Mngqithi, but they've been told not to consider hiring the South African coach.

The Glamour Boys are already making plans for the 2026-27 season and are acting fast in bringing a new permanent coach since they parted ways with Nasreddine Nabi earlier this season.

They appointed Cedric Caze and Khalil Ben Youssef as their new co-coaches after parting ways with Nabi, but they have failed to live up to expectations this season.

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Kaizer Chiefs told not to consider Mngqithi

Football expert Uche Anuma share his take during a chat with Briefly News about the reports linking Mngqithi to a move to Naturena ahead of next season.

He believes Mngqithi is not suited for Kaizer Chiefs' job while making reference to the South African coach's time with Mamelodi Sundowns last season after Rulani Mokwena left for Wydad Athletic Club.

"Mngqithi is a good coach, but I don't think he should be considered for the Kaizer Chiefs job at this point," he said.

"Mngqithi's time with Sundowns' first team as the head coach, he almost fumbled the team's chances of retaining the league, while doing an inaccurate job in Cup competitions.

"Sundowns were quick to go for Miguel Cardoso last season, as they could've missed out on their consecutive run of winning the Betway Premiership."

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Anuma went on to suggest coaches who are capable of leading Kaizer Chiefs if they decided to let go of Kaze and Ben Youssef.

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He claimed Pitso Mosimane is a perfect manager for the Soweto giants, making reference to the vast experience he has had coaching outside South Africa and being a well-respected manager in the Premier Soccer League.

"I have always had my money on Pitso Mosimane as the perfect choice for Kaizer Chiefs, but I'm not sure if he's interested in taking up the job or if the Soweto giants' board member would be willing to give him the role," he added.

"Pitso has more experience in managing a top side in the South African league and also beyond SA shores. He remains the number one manager on the list."

He also claimed that former Orlando Pirates striker Benni McCarthy is another good choice for the Glamour Boys.

"Benni McCarthy can also do a decent job; he's got experience also, but it's still incomparable with Pitso," he concluded.

Ex-Pirates star dreams of coaching Chiefs

Briefly News also reported that a former Orlando Pirates forward harbours aspirations of coaching Kaizer Chiefs in the future.

The former Bafana Bafana star also mentioned an English Premier League giant as one of the clubs he dreams of managing in the future.

Source: Briefly News