Manqoba Mngqithi's career has taken another wild turn, and football fans in South Africa and Tanzania can't stop talking about it. The former Mamelodi Sundowns boss is no longer at Young Africans SC, and now everyone wants to know where the 55-year-old lands next.

Here's the story so far. Mngqithi joined the Dar es Salaam club only a few months ago, after signing a two-year deal in July 2026. His job was to push the team further in continental competition while keeping its domestic trophies coming. At first, things looked good. In August, he guided the side to a 1-0 win over bitter rivals Simba SC, then helped them lift the Tanzanian Community Shield. He also played a part in getting Young Africans into the group stage of the CAF Champions League.

None of that was enough to keep him around. By October, he was gone.

Rumours spread fast that he could be heading back to the Premier Soccer League, with Kaizer Chiefs named as one possible destination. The buzz grew even louder as fans debated the future of Fernando Da Cruz, who currently leads Amakhosi from the dugout.

Now Mngqithi's agent, Mike Makaab, has stepped in to shut the talk down. Speaking to FARPost on November 12th, Makaab said Chiefs never reached out to his client. He called the claims unfair to the current coaching staff and completely untrue, and warned that fake news like this can cause real damage. He also confirmed that neither side had ever formally approached the other or discussed a deal.

So for now, there is no agreement between Chiefs and the experienced tactician. Makaab still had plenty of praise for him, describing Mngqithi as a top football mind.

As for why he walked away from Tanzania, that's still up for debate. During an interview with Metro FM's Sports Nite Amplified, Mngqithi reportedly pointed to a lack of discipline and professionalism at the club. He hinted that disagreements over who was responsible for players made his short stay a struggle.

Before his time in Tanzania, he spent a long stretch at Mamelodi Sundowns and built a reputation as one of South Africa's most seasoned coaches. He also had a spell at Golden Arrows. Where he ends up next remains a mystery, and his agent has made it clear that any link to the Kaizer Chiefs job is not on the table right now.

Social media is already divided. Some fans want Chiefs to make a bold move, while others say rumours like this only create noise and stress around the club. So here's the question everyone is asking: would you bring Mngqithi back to the PSL, or is this just another rumour that needs to die?

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