Mamelodi Sundowns Appoint Joint Head Coaches

South Africa Premier Soccer League giants Mamelodi Sundowns have appointed Manqoba Mngqithi and Rhulani Mokwena as joint head coaches.

In a statement released on Sunday afternoon, Sundowns president Dr Patrice Motsepe confirmed the appointment of the duo as a replacement of Pitso Mosimane who has since joined Egyptian side Al-Ahly at the same capacity.

Both coaches were assistants to Mosimane during his stay at the Brazilians and together they won the 2016 Africa Champions League.

“Manqoba and Rhulani have been with Mamelodi Sundowns for many years and were part of the Technical Team that were crowned Champions of Africa in 2016 and have also won the Premier Soccer League and other titles in South Africa, ”said Motsepe in an interview with the club’s website.

“The board of Mamelodi Sundowns was particularly keen to appoint South African coaches and express its commitment and confidence in the talent and ability of our local coaches. Manqoba, Rhulani and the Technical Team at Sundowns will focus on defending the PSL and the other titles that we won during our historic 50-year anniversary.

“They will also advance and continue with the objective that we stated in 2004, which is to make Mamelodi Sundowns one of the best clubs on the African Continent.”

Sundowns have also announced that Manqoba Mngqithi’s opinion will be respected incase the duo fails to reach a consensus in decision making.

The Brazilians are expected to make more announcements in the coming days ahead of the start of the new season later this month.