Manqoba Mngqithi

“it never happens. I don’t have a problem with that because there are so many jobs on this planet”

“I’ve had cordial talks even with Kaizer Motaung Sr. I know they have always shown interest in me, but for whatever reasons,”

“I’m fortunate to know the person who blocked it, and I’m not even worried about it, but it is true that there was interest. Even recently there was interest from Chiefs”

“The Chiefs one never even reached the stage of (negotiating) terms because someone blocked it.”

“There are people who always find a way to speak negatively about a person.”

“From that point onwards, we gave it our best shot, even those we did not win. I still believe we deserved to win with good matches (performances, in the games we lost).”

“I cannot complain and say, ‘Hey, maybe I should have, I could have”

“During my time, I had an exciting technical team who did their best. I’m sitting here very proud, knowing I did my best.”

“I’ve enjoyed my time. We have won countless trophies; I don’t even know how many. I’ve enjoyed every moment during that time, and with different coaches.”

“I’m very grateful for what Sundowns has done for me over the years. I do not want to be the kind of guy who whenever the relationship ends, only wants to be negative.”

“I think in my football career, I’ve been in this merry-go-round of being a head coach in and out”

“Our job as coaches is to ensure we do not go into these matches blind or without a clear understanding of what we are likely to face,”

“We analyse the opposition thoroughly and try to make them as much of an open book as possible for our players before finding the right solutions.”

“I make sure I do my homework so that my players understand what they will be up against. That is very important.”

“Saying ‘number 20’ or ‘number five’ does not sound right to me”

“That starts with learning the players’ names rather than referring to them by numbers, as though they are cattle.”

“I always try to show respect to our opponents.”