Manqoba Brilliant Ferrimant Mngqithi (born 25 April 1971 in Umzimkhulu) is a South African soccer coach who currently coaches Young Africans.
Career He has managed a number of clubs in the Premiership.Arrows demolish Ajax Cape TownTechnical staff profiles He is a former schoolteacher by profession.Rampant Arrows fly flag for KZN
Mamelodi Sundowns Mngqithi joined Mamelodi Sundowns as assistant coach in 2013 to Pitso Mosimane. He was part of the technical team that won five Premier Soccer League titles, the CAF Champions League, the CAF Super Cup, as well as the two FA Cup and League Cup trophies before Mosimane's departure in 2020.
He and fellow assistant coach Rhulani Mokwena were appointed as joint head coaches in 2020, and together led the club to two league titles. Mokwena then took over the role on his own, with Mngqithi becoming a senior coach. Mngqithi took over as sole head coach following Mokwena's departure in July 2024.
In December 2024 he was dismissed by Sundowns and replaced by Miguel Cardoso after a poor start to the season.
Lamontville Golden Arrows In March 2025 he rejoined Lamontville Golden Arrows.
Young Africans In July 2026, Mngqithi joined Tanzanian club Young Africans as head coach. He claimed his first trophy outside South Africa when Yanga beat Simba SC 1–0 in the Tanzania Community Shield (Ngao ya Jamii) at the New Amaan Complex in August 2026.
Manager
+ Managerial record by team and tenureTeamFromToRecordMamelodi Sundowns (joint)4 October 202025 October 2022Mamelodi Sundowns 4 July 202410 December 2024Total
Personal life Mngqithi is the father of actress Asavela Mqokiyana.
Honours Mamelodi Sundowns Premiership: 2020–21, 2021–22 MTN 8: 2009, 2021 Nedbank Cup: 2021–22 Young Africans
Tanzania Community Shield: 2026
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