Football agent and Prosport International CEO Mike Makaab has dismissed speculation over his client Manqoba Mngqithi taking over the Kaizer Chiefs head coach position.
The rumours regarding Mngqithi’s switch to Amakhosi intensified following his surprise early departure from Tanzanian giants Young African despite winning the Community Shield and losing only once in the league.
An underwhelming Betway Premiership campaign coupled with the early MTN8 and CAF Confederation Cup exits fuelled the pressure from certain football sectors to replace current coach Fernando Da Cruz.
However, Chiefs management has affirmed backing for the Frenchman, who has now led them to their first Carling Knockout Cup semi-final, with Mike Makaab also denouncing the rumours of Mngqithi replacing him as false.
“It’s not true [that Chiefs want to replace Da Cruz with Mngqithi], and it’s unfair to the current technical staff,” said Makaab to FARPost.
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“You know rumours like this can cause a lot of problems, Coach Manqoba is a top football coach with great experience, and there will always be rumours, but I can tell you that no formal approach has been made by Kaizer Chiefs.”
The Soweto giants are set to face Mamelodi Sundowns in their Carling Knockout clash after the current FIFA international break.