Manqoba Mngqithi: Ex Mamelodi Sundowns Coach’s Agent Breaks Silence on Links With Kaizer Chiefs

• Manqoba Mngqithi's agent has weighed in on the former Mamelodi Sundowns coach's link with Kaizer Chiefs' managerial role
• The South African tactician is one of the coaches linked with a potential move to the Glamour Boys at the end of the season
• The Soweto giants are reportedly working on replacing their co-coaches Cedric Kaze and Khalil Ben Youssef for next campaign

South African popular agent, Mike Makaab, has opened up on the reports linking his client, Manqoba Mngqithi, with a possible move to Kaizer Chiefs at the end of the ongoing season.

The former Mamelodi Sundowns head coach has once again been mentioned as a potential candidate for the Glamour Boys coaching job, as the Soweto giants continue their search for a permanent replacement for Nasreddine Nabi, who unexpectedly left the club in September 2025.

Before his exit, Nabi had successfully delivered Amakhosi’s first major silverware in ten years, steering them to the 2025 Nedbank Cup triumph over rivals Orlando Pirates in the final of the competition.

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In the meantime, Khalil Ben Youssef and Cedric Kaze have taken charge as interim co-coaches. Both initially joined as Nabi’s assistants but were later elevated to lead the team for the remainder of the 2025/26 season following the Tunisian tactician's sudden departure.

Mngqithi continues to be linked with Chiefs

Since stepping in, Ben Youssef and Kaze have struggled to bring consistency to Kaizer Chiefs, prompting growing dissatisfaction among supporters and increasing pressure on the club’s hierarchy to make a change at the end of the season.

With the Soweto giants trailing league frontrunners Mamelodi Sundowns and Orlando Pirates in the title race, sections of the fanbase are calling for an experienced, trophy-winning manager to take over immediately.

This has further fuelled speculation around Mngqithi, a former Sundowns coach with an impressive résumé. At Golden Arrows, he has not only stabilised performances but also played a key role in nurturing emerging talents who have attracted attention from bigger PSL clubs.

Makaab clears the air on Mngqithi

Responding to the rumours, Makaab clarified that while interest is always possible in football, no official discussions have taken place with Kaizer Chiefs. He also stressed the importance of respecting Mngqithi’s current role at Golden Arrows.

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“There have been rumours in the media, but I’ve had no formal discussions with Kaizer Chiefs. I have a very simple philosophy: if we were talking about an unknown coach, then I’d have to market him,” the well-known football agent clarifies.

He added that Mngqithi’s reputation speaks for itself, noting that any genuine interest should come directly from the club rather than through an agent-driven push.

“Manqoba Mngqithi is a highly experienced, successful coach. So, if there is genuine interest, then that approach has to be made by the football club. I don’t think I must market Manqoba Mngqithi within the boundaries of South Africa,” Makaab added.

He further highlighted the strong working relationship he shares with the coach, describing it as one built on mutual understanding and shared ambition.

“We have a long-standing relationship that goes beyond the client-agent relationship, with mutual respect. I understand what drives him, and what drives Manqoba is a project, the opportunity to take on a project, embody the vision of the club, and achieve its objectives. We remain open to interested clubs, but we have to respect the fact that he has a contract with Golden Arrows.”

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Coaching chaos at Chippa sparks fans reaction

Briefly News also reported that Chippa United once again made headlines after parting ways with coach Vusumuzi Vilakazi following their latest Betway Premiership defeat.

The decision marked another coaching change in what has been a turbulent season for the Chilli Boys.

Source: Briefly News