Coach Manqoba Mngqithi/ Picture: Instagram
Despite pulling off a dominant performance locally and internationally, Mamelodi Sundowns fans are concerned about their club’s state following the team’s announcement that it is parting ways with head coach Manqoba Mngqithi.
The news of coach Manqoba’s sacking comes five months after he was appointed as next in line to take over the mad scientist coach Rhulani’s role as head coach. Furthermore, the news comes shortly after the FIFA Club World Cup fixtures were published, revealing who Masandawana will be facing at the highly anticipated upcoming tournament. The club then unveiled the Portugues Miguel Cardoso as Manqoba’s successor.
𝐌𝐚𝐦𝐞𝐥𝐨𝐝𝐢 𝐒𝐮𝐧𝐝𝐨𝐰𝐧𝐬 𝐔𝐧𝐯𝐞𝐢𝐥 𝐌𝐢𝐠𝐮𝐞𝐥 𝐂𝐚𝐫𝐝𝐨𝐬𝐨 𝐀𝐬 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐍𝐞𝐰 𝐇𝐞𝐚𝐝 𝐂𝐨𝐚𝐜𝐡 | 𝐅𝐮𝐥𝐥 𝐏𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐬 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐟𝐞𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞 🗣
🎙 Chairman – Tlhopie Motsepe
🎙 Miguel Cardoso
🎙 Flemming BergWatch the full press conference on YouTube 📲… pic.twitter.com/mv3IpAj6LL
— Mamelodi Sundowns FC (@Masandawana) December 11, 2024
According to Sundowns fans, coach Manqoba’s appointment as a head coach was a mere attempt at patching a gaping wound with a band aid as the club hoped Manqoba would pick up from where Rhulani left off. This has not been the case, as per the Brazilian’s loyal supporters.
Although his tenure was a short one, Sundowns fans have admitted that this move by the club is not a surprising as Manqoba’s performance has proven to be less than satisfactory, especially when considering the club’s plans to perform well at the Club World Cup.
Manqoba Mnqithi wasn’t good enough. He knows it too.
Should have been sacked after the Magesi cup final loss.
Stayed way too long.
Even comes out to say, he prefers chasing after Pirates for the league title.
Wa dlala!
— Kabelo_Moss. (@Kideo_Mah) December 10, 2024
10 years at Mamelodi Sundowns but Manqoba Mngqithi couldn’t even reach 20 games without hiding behind Pitso Mosimane or Rhulani. Sundowns made him a millionaire just to hold an umbrella for others. This man has been stealing a living for a decade lol.
— His Excellency (@eemz_em) December 10, 2024
Sports Broadcaster Andile Ncube along with many fans believe that Manqoba’s departure from Sundowns can be attributed to the failure to fill the shoes of some of the greatest football minds South Africa has witnessed, such as Rhulani Mokwena and Steve Komphela, which he worked under their wing. However, when it was time for him to take on the role, it proved challenging for him as he lacked the scientific-technical knowledge, among other things.
one of the main reasons behind Coach Manqoba Mngqithi’s downfall @ Mamelodi Sundowns … #SNAWA pic.twitter.com/gD8FTqosYD
— SPORTS NIGHT AMPLIFIED with ANDILE (@SNAWA_MetroFM) December 11, 2024
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