Orlando Pirates’ former assistant coach Benson Mhlongo has shared important advice with Mxolisi Mngomezulu, who has recently joined the club’s technical team, warning him against making the same mistakes that affected his own experience at the Soweto giants.

Mhlongo, who previously served as an assistant coach at Orlando Pirates, believes Mngomezulu must approach his new responsibilities with caution and ensure that he understands the demands and expectations that come with working at one of South Africa’s biggest football clubs.

The former Pirates midfielder has experienced life within the club’s technical structures and understands the challenges that can come with working behind the scenes. His advice is therefore based on lessons he learned during his time at the Buccaneers.

Mngomezulu’s arrival has attracted attention among Pirates supporters, particularly as the club continues to strengthen its technical department. Being part of the coaching staff at a club with such a large following comes with considerable pressure, as supporters expect consistent performances and positive results.

Mhlongo’s warning suggests that technical team members must be careful about how they handle their responsibilities, relationships and positions within the club. He appears keen to ensure that Mngomezulu does not repeat the experiences that made his own spell at Pirates challenging.

For Mngomezulu, the opportunity represents an important step in his football career. Working at Orlando Pirates provides an opportunity to contribute to the development of the team while gaining experience in a highly competitive environment.

However, Mhlongo’s intervention highlights that success at a major football club requires more than technical knowledge. Understanding the club’s internal environment, maintaining professionalism and making the right decisions can also play an important role.

Meanwhile, Pirates supporters will be hoping that the new technical team member makes a positive contribution as the club continues its efforts to compete for major honours.

Mhlongo’s advice has also brought attention to his own experience at the Soweto giants, particularly the lessons he believes someone joining the technical bench should understand from the beginning.

Source