Sekhukhune United coach Cedric Kaze has offered crucial advice to newly-appointed Young Africans SC head coach Manqoba Mngqithi, warning him about the unforgiving nature of Tanzanian football.
Mngqithi recently took the reins at the Dar es Salaam giants following his departure from Betway Premiership outfit Golden Arrows. In doing so, the former Mamelodi Sundowns mentor made history as the first South African to lead the club.
Kaze understands the environment better than most. The Burundian tactician previously served as head coach at Yanga before working as an assistant under Nasreddine Nabi, a period during which the club clinched back-to-back league titles and reached the CAF Confederation Cup final.
‘PATIENCE IS NOT A VIRTUE IN TANZANIA’ – KAZE
Kaze, who also coached Kaizer Chiefs highlighted what awaits Mngqithi as he steps into one of the most demanding technical seats in East African football.
“I think coach Manqoba is an experienced tactician who has had great success here in South Africa,” Kaze said. “He has a clear reputation for playing attractive, offensive football. The only thing I would advise him is to get results on his side as quickly as possible, because patience is not the biggest virtue in Tanzanian football.”
To tackle the mounting expectations, Mngqithi has surrounded himself with several familiar PSL figures in Dar es Salaam. Well-travelled coach Simo Dladla and former Bafana Bafana midfielder Kagisho Dikgacoi have joined the club as assistant coaches, while Greg Etafia takes over as goalkeeper coach alongside performance analyst Yardaan Valodia.
Mngqithi has already made his primary objective clear: taking Wananchi further in continental competition. Yanga were eliminated in the group stages of the CAF Champions League last season after finishing third in Group B, and the club’s management will expect immediate progression on the continent alongside domestic dominance.
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