Manqoba Mngqithi (born 25 April 1971 in

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) is a South African

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coach who is the "senior coach" of

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. He has managed a number of clubs in the

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.Manqoba Mqithi is considered as one of the best coaches in South Africa. He has been a coach for more than 15 years and is a former

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by profession. In 2020 Mngqithi became co-coach of

alongside

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. In October 2022, "Mngqithi was assigned to a new role as Sundowns' senior coach in what is a demotion from the position of co-coach. He will now be working under new head coach Rhulani Mokwena",

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reported.

Personal life

Isibaya ''Isibaya'' was a South African daily drama series that started production in 2013, premiering on Mzansi Magic and created by Angus Gibson, Desiree Markgraaff, Teboho Mahlatsi, Catherine Stewart and Benedict Carton. Siyabonga Thwala leads the mal ...

'' actress Asavela Mngqithi is Manqoba Mngqithi's daughter.

Honours

;Mamelodi Sundowns *Premier Soccer League: 2021 *MMTN8: 2009, 2021.

References

{{DEFAULTSORT:Mngqithi, Manqoba 1971 births Living people People from Umzimkhulu Local Municipality Zulu people South African schoolteachers South African soccer managers Premier Soccer League managers Lamontville Golden Arrows F.C. managers AmaZulu F.C. managers Chippa United F.C. managers Mamelodi Sundowns F.C. managers