Kaizer Chiefs Arthur Zwane

Kaizer Chiefs assistant coach Arthur Zwane turns the big 5-0 today, Wednesday, 20 September 2023. Post your birthday wishes! Image Twitter @KiazerChiefs

Zwane the big winner following Sundowns’ update

Arthur Zwane is clinging for dear life in the hotseat of Kaizer Chiefs and he appears to have received a huge boost following rival news.

Kaizer Chiefs Arthur Zwane

Kaizer Chiefs assistant coach Arthur Zwane turns the big 5-0 today, Wednesday, 20 September 2023. Post your birthday wishes! Image Twitter @KiazerChiefs

Arthur Zwane is clinging for dear life in the hotseat of Kaizer Chiefs and he appears to have received a huge boost following rival news.

Top agent Mike Makaab has revealed that Manqoba Mngqithi is not leaving Sundowns this season.

Zwane’s job remains safe … for now

The talk has been rife that Mngqithi will depart Chloorkop and given Chiefs’ struggles under Zwane, most of the speculation put two and two together.

That was until the latest update from Makaab.

“I’ve said this before, Manqoba is contracted to Mamelodi Sundowns until 30 June 2024, so he has another season at the club, He is happy at Sundowns, and unless there is a change of heart. As it stands, Manqoba will be with Mamelodi Sundowns in the new season.” Said Makaab to SABC Sport.

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And what’s more is that no club has made a formal offer for his services. Amazulu have also been tipped with a speculative enquiry.

“No, there’s been absolutely no formal approach. There’s been many reports circulating. And I don’t have to tell you that where there’s smoke there’s probably fire,” he said.

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“But, from our side, and I can only talk to you as Manqoba’s representative. He’s an incredibly professional person, softly spoken. 

“If there is anything to be said, I can assure you that Manqoba and I will meet first and then we will go forward from that point onwards.

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“Honestly, as it stands right now Manqoba is contracted to Sundowns until 30 June next year. And he has full intentions of honouring his contract.” 

Sundowns relieved Mngqithi as the team’s head coach with Rhulani Mokwena going on to be a roaring success.

That leaves Zwane as the big winner for the day. Will he be at the helm when Chiefs start the new season? It appears likely at this stage despite how badly they finished the previous campaign.

The long wait for a trophy continues …

READ | Zwane’s Chiefs job ‘safe’ … for now [update]

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Kaizer Chiefs management are strongly considering hiring Manqoba Mngqithi of Sundowns
Mamelodi Sundowns co-coach Manqoba Mngqithi. Photo: Mamelodi Sundowns website