Lamontville Golden Arrows have announced a coaching decision involving head coach Pitso Dladla, just hours after Orlando Pirates confirmed the departure of assistant coach Mandla Ncikazi.

The developments have drawn attention to the coaching situation in South African football, particularly at two clubs based in KwaZulu-Natal.

Orlando Pirates recently confirmed that Ncikazi would be leaving his position as assistant coach, bringing an end to his spell on the technical team of the Soweto giants. His departure has prompted speculation about what could come next in his coaching career.

The timing of Golden Arrows’ announcement involving Dladla has added to the interest, with supporters likely to wonder whether further changes could emerge within the club’s technical department.

Golden Arrows, an ambitious KwaZulu-Natal outfit competing in South African football, have continued to attract attention because of their efforts to remain competitive in domestic competitions.

Dladla’s position as head coach makes any decision concerning his future significant for the club, particularly as the team works towards its objectives for the season.

Meanwhile, Ncikazi’s departure from Orlando Pirates has raised questions about his next move. Given his experience in South African football and previous involvement in coaching, speculation about a possible return to another club is likely to follow his exit.

However, the timing of the two developments does not, on its own, confirm that Ncikazi is being lined up to replace Dladla at Golden Arrows.

Any suggestion that the former Pirates assistant coach could take charge of the KwaZulu-Natal club would require confirmation from the relevant parties.

For now, attention remains on Golden Arrows’ announcement regarding Dladla and the circumstances surrounding Ncikazi’s departure from Orlando Pirates.

The two developments could generate further discussion about coaching changes in South African football, but the next steps for both coaches will depend on the details of the respective announcements.

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