Some of the most avid South African club football fans went into overdrive reacting to the news of Mamelodi Sundowns parting ways with Manqoba Mngqithi.
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The story
Sundowns shocked many by dismissing Mngqithi and appointing Miguel Cardoso as their new head coach, marking the beginning of a new era for the Tshwane giants.
Mngqithi's exit follows just five months after his return to the head coach position, replacing Rulani Mokwena. His tenure was marked by pressure, with losses in both legs of the MTN8 semi-final to Stellenbosch, a league defeat to Polokwane City, and a loss in the Telkom Knockout final to Magesi.
A poor start in the Champions League, earning only two points from their first two group stage matches, further weakened his position.
Mngqithi joined Masandawana in February 2014 from Golden Arrows, becoming an assistant coach to the legendary mentor, Pitso Mosimane.
Over the next six years, he played a key role in the club's success that saw him play a part in five league title wins, three South African cup triumphs and the of course, the 2015/16 CAF Champions League crown.
Supporters on the Twitter/X timeline had plenty to say regarding Mngqithi's departure from Downs, with many, rather unsurprisingly, choosing to troll the ex-Golden Arrows boss.
Here's a look at what the fans had to say:
Announce him @goldenarrowsfc1 ?? pic.twitter.com/Oj54dDrKPW
— MW (@MWTlali) December 10, 2024
— Tshemedi (@RealTshemedi) December 10, 2024
10 years at Mamelodi Sundowns but Manqoba Mngqithi couldn't even reach 20 games without hiding behind Pitso Mosimane or Rhulani. Sundowns made him a millionaire just to hold an umbrella for others. This man has been stealing a living for a decade lol.
— His Excellency (@eemz_em) December 10, 2024
Don't take him back @goldenarrowsfc1 pic.twitter.com/SFZladEpKf
— MuziBucs (@MuziBucs) December 10, 2024
https://t.co/WLWtCbX5je pic.twitter.com/0WJzhGPcOg
— CIC (@PatBafo) December 10, 2024
Manqoba Mngqithi going to submit his documents at the unemployment centre tomorrow morning! pic.twitter.com/mbT80vRO4G
— Ro?ewa Mathephe (@Ronewa_Mathephe) December 10, 2024
Manqoba Mnqithi wasn't good enough. He knows it too.Should have been sacked after the Magesi cup final loss. Stayed way too long.Even comes out to say, he prefers chasing after Pirates for the league title. Wa dlala!
— Kabelo_Moss. (@Kideo_Mah) December 10, 2024
Khuliso Mudau and Teboho Mokoena tomorrow in training when they realise that Manqoba Mngqithi is really gone! pic.twitter.com/J0bVmoFBAA
— Ro?ewa Mathephe (@Ronewa_Mathephe) December 10, 2024
Manqoba Mnqithi lost against Magesi and drew against Mamenemene (AS Maniema) Thlopie was like no we can't be wasting my father's money anymore. pic.twitter.com/c1bo7kAEJK
— Kay (@Kay_Machili) December 11, 2024
Sundowns players immediately posted Rulani Mokwena when he got sacked sent goodbyes to him ????.Now Manqoba Mngqithi is sacked not even a single player said goodbye to him ??.That alone should tell you the kind of person Manqoba was in the dressing room-TOXIC ??#Sundowns pic.twitter.com/V3VCHz6eEN
— ????????????????? (@YELL0MAN) December 11, 2024
Those who wanted what's best for Mamelodi Sundowns come here let's celebrate the end of Manqoba Mnqithi. He is the worse coach we ever had in last 20 years. Even Ian Gorowa was better. pic.twitter.com/fDaz4u2PjQ
— Mpho Alex (@mphoalex11) December 10, 2024
Manqoba Mngqithi was really a dead man walking tbh and he only has himself to blame for getting sacked
— Anthaony (@anthaony) December 10, 2024
"He must manage his house and allow me to manage my house" Manqoba Mngqithi ???? pic.twitter.com/cuMELxFzBu
— Madlokovu ? (@KhalathiNene2) December 10, 2024
I cannot wait to hear Tebza Mokoena's thoughts on all of this. Bring on the next Bafana Bafana camp ?? pic.twitter.com/AmVju8PnlY
— Lesilo Rula (@kay_mahapa) December 10, 2024
https://t.co/cCJSLcE5II pic.twitter.com/Zir769oVml
— Lesilo Rula (@kay_mahapa) December 10, 2024
They sacked Manqoba Mngqithi for no good reason ?? pic.twitter.com/EDfBKa0Mnu
— Pro Jileka (@MVProJileka) December 10, 2024
Manqoba Mngqithi was busy taking jabs at Kaizer Chiefs kganthe he was upsetting our no.1 fans at Mamelodi Sundowns, Mr. Tlhopie Motsepe and Flemming Berg. Now he bit the dust...
— Phillix M. Kokwele (@Matome_Kay) December 10, 2024
Manqoba Mngqithi was throwing stones while living in a glass house shem.
— Bobito. (@Yobobito) December 10, 2024
Nqobido lost the dressing room long time ?????? I'm sure in pre season even ??????
— Kabelo Kungwane (@KabeloKungwan) December 10, 2024
Now we will see that Mamelodi Sundowns players didn't want to play under Manqoba pic.twitter.com/hxDM5GsCGI
— Lass (@Calvin_Las) December 10, 2024
Mamelodi Sundowns hired Miguel Cardoso long time ago while Manqoba was busy calling other coaches boys. They even made sure they pen a letter of employment to accompany his application for work permit and once it was approved, Tlhopi pulled the trigger pic.twitter.com/0EHYRkf4t1
— NABInator ???? (@Gowjas) December 11, 2024
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