THE FUSE

Orlando Pirates Football Club has confirmed that assistant coach Mandla Ncikazi will leave the club to take up a head coach position at another team in the Premier Soccer League (PSL). The announcement marks an important moment for both Ncikazi and the Soweto giants, as the experienced football coach prepares to begin a new chapter in his career. His departure follows discussions with the club’s management, during which he expressed his desire to return to a head coaching role. Orlando Pirates has granted him permission to pursue the opportunity, recognising his ambition to lead a team again. Ncikazi leaves the club with a record of nine trophies won during his time as part of the Pirates technical team, highlighting his contribution to the club’s success.