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Tsepo Masilela Questions Manqoba Mngqithi’s Suitability for Kaizer Chiefs Job

Sibongiseni Gumbi — Thu, 02 Apr 2026 10:55:51 +0000

Former Tsepo Masilela has raised concerns over whether Manqoba Mngqithi is the right fit for Kaizer Chiefs, despite acknowledging his coaching quality.

Masilela Backs Mngqithi’s Ability but Warns of Challenges

Mngqithi has been strongly linked with a move to Kaizer Chiefs, with his experience at Mamelodi Sundowns making him a credible candidate.

However, Masilela believes the Naturena-based club presents a unique challenge that could expose weaknesses in his management approach.

“At big teams, you have experienced players who tend to have opinions,” said Masilela.

“Some have a voice at times and question things, and some coaches don’t like that.”

Concerns Over Player Management

Masilela also reflected on Mngqithi’s short stint as head coach at Mamelodi Sundowns between July and November 2024.

During that period, reports suggested tensions between the coach and senior players, raising questions about his handling of high-profile individuals.

Notably, key players Teboho Mokoena and Khuliso Mudau were benched, a decision widely viewed as a clash of egos.

“When I look at that situation at Sundowns with Mokoena and Mudau, I couldn’t understand why those guys were not playing,” Masilela said.

“The coach explained that he was rotating the team to keep everyone fresh.”

Big Egos at Kaizer Chiefs

According to Masilela, success at Kaizer Chiefs will depend heavily on Mngqithi’s ability to manage strong personalities within the squad.

“Man management in today’s game is very key. You have to be able to manage big egos,” he said.

“If you can’t manage players with an ego or strong personalities, then you lose the trust of the team.”

A Potential Positive Impact

Despite his reservations, Masilela believes Mngqithi could still bring a positive influence to Kaizer Chiefs.

The former Bafana Bafana defender suggested that the coach’s tactical approach could introduce a more dynamic and refreshing style of play at the club.

Conclusion

While Manqoba Mngqithi remains a strong candidate for the Kaizer Chiefs job, questions around his ability to manage top players could determine whether he succeeds or struggles if appointed.

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Kaizer Chiefs Sporting Director Kaizer Motaung Jr Mum About Pitso Mosimane Or Benni McCarthy Linked To The Club

Philani Mzila — Sat, 07 Mar 2026 15:02:16 +0000

Despite the mounting pressure from the staunch Kaizer Chiefs fans to fire current coaches and replace with immediate effect, Glamour Boys Sporting Director Kaizer Motaung Jr refused to comment on the issue of former Bafana Bafana coach Pitso “Jingles” Mosimane and Kenya national coach Benni McCarthy about them being available to coach the team.

Motaung Jr flatly refused to comment if the Chiefs will be able to push for signing either Mosimane or McCarthy to save the sinking ship.

Kaizer Chiefs is currently being coached by Cedric Kaze and Khalil Ben Youssef.

During his interview with Robert Marawa on Marawa Sports Worldwide, Motaung Jr said it was improper for him to comment about Mosmane and McCarthy since they already have two coaches at the club.

“You’re mentioning two top individuals who’ve achieved tremendous things in their careers. It would be unfair of me to sit here and talk about coaches when we have coaches within the team. We have our immediate mandate and responsibility to restore the pride and the hurt that’s been happening to the nation and to the team.

Motaung went on to say: “I can’t sit here and talk about individuals. It’s not professional. I don’t think it’s the right thing to do. I have a lot of respect for both of those gentlemen; they’ve achieved a lot through their playing days and as coaches. It’s always an honour to be associated with people like that.”

When asked if there will any big name coach at the club, Motaung Jr avoided the question again.

“Chiefs is a big team. We want the best coaches. The most experienced, the highest quality. That’s exactly what we want. That’s the direction we see ourselves. When we sat down and presented our 2030 plan.

“The continent is very important to us. So in terms of our strategy, continental football is a must. So we want to be on that stage. We want the calibre of players, personnel, analysts, and coaches who can take us to that stage. We want to associate ourselves with the best of the best,” he said.

Motaung Jr made it clear that Kaze and Youssef will run the bench of Kaizer Chiefs until the end of the season when he was cornered about their future in the club.

Kaizer Motaung Jr further revealed why Kaze wears an earpiece

“At the moment in time you’ve got Cedric who is connected to our analysis team,” he told Marawa.

“We have our analysis team who sit up top, and they’re busy with the live data, the coding, and they communicate what they see from an analysis perspective down to the bench and down to the technical team.”

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Angry Kaizer Chiefs Supporters Are Protesting Outside Naturena Village

Philani Mzila — Sat, 07 Mar 2026 14:36:13 +0000

Angry Kaizer Chiefs fans have mobilized outside Naturena Village in the South of Johannesburg to demand changes from the club management.

The fans are striking demanding immediate changes in their favourite club.

They are signing outside, asking questions like: “Why we lost four times a row? why, Why, but Why, why, why, Mara Why.”

The unlawful but peaceful gathering of supporters is currently taking place outside the headquarters of Kaizer Chiefs in Naturena. Police are on site monitoring the situation.

This comes after the club’s Sporting Director Kaizer Motaung Jr. appealed for patience from supporters, speaking on Kaizer Chiefs Radio and Marawa Sports Worldwide with Robert Marawa, following the club’s poor run of results on Friday evening.

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Fed Up Kaizer Chiefs Staunch Supporters To Hold A Protest March To Demand Changes At The Club

Philani Mzila — Fri, 06 Mar 2026 18:53:58 +0000

The fed supporters of of the Betway Premiership team Kaizer Chiefs will tomorrow have a protest march demanding changes from the club.

The protest march stems from the poor results that has the Naturena based football being knocked out in all cup competitions this year.

The latest protest march is scheduled to held at Shell opposite Sun City to Naturena Village.

The angry fans are demanding change, they are demanding a new coach and demanding quality players.

Their stems from the two defeats the club recently suffered at the hands of their rival Orlando Pirates and Richards Bay FC. Attempts to get comment from Glamour Boys Spokesman Vina Maphosa as calls were ignored.

WhatsApp messages were sent too but there was no response.

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Luke Fleurs murder accused denied bail

MDNtv — Fri, 07 Jun 2024 15:20:41 +0000

The state claimed the accused were protecting the real culprits, whom one of the suspects had allegedly been in contact with.

The six men standing trial for the hijacking and murder of Kaizer Chiefs star Luke Fleurs have been denied bail by the Roodepoort Magistrate’s Court.