On November 29, 2023, Manqoba Mngqithi was observed during the DStv Premiership match between SuperSport United and Mamelodi Sundowns at Lucas Masterpieces Moripe Stadium in Pretoria, South Africa. Sources close to Chiefs have indicated that the club is waiting on Sundowns to decide whether they will renew Mngqithi’s contract. Chiefs have expressed interest in him, but his current contract with Sundowns is set to expire on June 30. The decision ultimately lies with Sundowns, and Chiefs are essentially at their mercy.
Discussions about a new deal at Sundowns are reportedly in an advanced stage, but Mngqithi’s ambition to become a head coach could potentially sway his decision. Chiefs will have to wait for Sundowns to make a decision before they can engage with Mngqithi, despite their interest in him. Mngqithi, a 52-year-old UEFA A Licence holder, joined Sundowns in October 2012 as an assistant coach and has held various positions at the club since then, including co-coach with the current head coach Rulani Mokwena.