Kaizer Chiefs are said to be exploring the idea of appointing Manqoba Mngqithi. Amakhosi previously made contact with the 55-year-old before deciding to hire Fernando Da Cruz in July.

According to the leading Amakhosi insider Innocent Mkhabela on X, talks are underway with Mngqithi resisting the idea of working with the current techincal team at Naturena.

KAIZER CHIEFS TALKS WITH MANQOBA MNGQITHI

“Amakhosi are back to MANQOBA MNQITHI. Based on what im hearing now is that talks are already taking place behind the scenes but Manqoba doesn’t want current technical team,” Mkhabela said on X.

These developments follow after Kaizer Chiefs crashed out of the CAF Confederation Cup at the hands of Red Arrows last weekend.

Coach Da Cruz is yet to taste defeat in the league. But the Glamour Boys’ performances under the Frenchman have left him with an uncertain future.

Meanwhile, Mngqtihi is currently a free agent after parting with Tanzanian giants Young Africans last weekend. The Umzimkhulu-born coach previously confirmed he held advanced talks with Amakhosi before the start of the season.

MOVE TO AMAKHOSI WAS BLOCKED

 “Kaizer Chiefs did have interest in me. But someone blocked the move and I know who it is,” said Mngqithi.

“I have had very cordial talks with Chiefs, even with Kaizer Motaung Sn. It is not a lie. But it never reached any fruition because there are people who block these moves.”

“I’m fortunate to know that the person who blocked it I am not even worried about. But it’s true there was interest recently,” he continued.

“Kaizer Chiefs even wanted me before I joined Sundowns. I’ve had very cordial talks with senior Kaizer Motaung. I know they have always shown interest in me. But for whatever reason it never happened.”