Manqoba Mngqithi to Kaizer Chiefs: Latest update!

Mamelodi Sundowns senior coach Manqoba Mngqithi has been linked with a sensational move to Kaizer Chiefs.

According to the latest transfer gossip, Mngqithi is a potential long-term head coach candidate for the Amakhosi.

Cavin Johnson took over as ‘interim’ head coach in October 2023 following the sacking of Molefi Ntseki.

Johnson is however expected to return to his role as head of Academy at Naturena at the end of the season meaning a new coach is set to arrive at the club.

And now, reports suggest Manqoba Mngqithi won’t be extending his contract at Mamelodi Sundowns which comes to a close at the end of the season!

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“The Kaizer Chiefs job is one that appeals to him more but don’t be surprised if AmaZulu come calling again if things don’t go according to plan with their current coach at the end of the season.” an insider told Citizen.

“He has been respectful towards Sundowns and Patrice Motsepe who is also fond of coach Manqoba. So it wasn’t easy for him to just leave half way through his contract but as things stand, he won’t be renewing his current deal.”

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In other news, Kaizer Chiefs defender Luke Fleurs is set to make his official debut for the club next month.

Fleurs joined the Glamour Boys at the beginning of the season as a free agent after parting ways with SuperSport United.

The 23-year-old centre-back made 70 appearances for Matsatsantsa before leaving the club at the end of last season.

And now, coach Cavin Johnson has confirmed the talented defender is in line to earn his debut for the club!

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“Luke is very close as far as that is concerned. Yes, he came in probably three quarters to the season as a free agent, and you know he had to work very hard to get himself a club,” Johnson told Sowetan.

“And he got Chiefs as his next destination, and when he started at the village, he had to work very hard. But since we closed in December for those few weeks, he has come back looking a lot fresher. And now that we started training, Luke is looking very sharp.”

The publication further claimed Fleurs will likely make his debut for the club when the DStv Premiership resumes following the ongoing AFCON break.

Chiefs are due to face TS Galaxy on 13 February at the FNB Stadium.

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