Former Sundowns and Golden Arrows coach Manqoba Mngqithi has dropped a bombshell, revealing that a highly anticipated move to Kaizer Chiefs was sabotaged by an unnamed individual. Photo: Backpagepix
New Young Africans (Yanga) head coach Manqoba Mngqithi has lifted the lid on why his long-speculated move to Kaizer Chiefs never materialised, revealing that the deal was blocked before formal negotiations could even begin.
Mngqithi, who recently took over at the Tanzanian champions, has frequently been linked with the Amakhosi job throughout his coaching career. Following his departure from Mamelodi Sundowns in 2024, his name again surfaced as a leading candidate for the Naturena vacancy before he instead returned to Golden Arrows.
Now, the experienced coach has confirmed there was genuine interest from Chiefs, but insists outside interference ensured the opportunity never progressed.
Speaking on Radio 2000, Mngqithi claimed influential figures worked behind the scenes to derail any chance of him taking charge of the Soweto giants.
