{"id":71445,"date":"2025-05-30T19:20:05","date_gmt":"2025-05-30T19:20:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/eswatini\/all-news\/nsingizini-hotspurs-appoints-new-head-coach"},"modified":"2025-05-30T20:06:17","modified_gmt":"2025-05-30T20:06:17","slug":"nsingizini-hotspurs-appoints-new-head-coach","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/eswatini\/all-news\/nsingizini-hotspurs-appoints-new-head-coach","title":{"rendered":"NSINGIZINI HOTSPURS APPOINTS NEW HEAD COACH"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"color: #ff6600\"><strong>Africa-Press &#8211; Eswatini. <\/strong><\/span><b>The newly crowned MTN Premier League champions, Mnotfo Dlamini Nsingizini Hotspurs Pro, stated that they , have officially announced the appointment of a new head coach as they prepare for the upcoming season. The club\u2019s board expressed excitement over the strategic move aimed at sustaining their winning momentum and elevating the team\u2019s performance on the continental stage.<\/b><\/p>\n<p>In today Morning Sport Show Mnotfo representing the club emphasized that Mr. Simon Ngomane, who had been serving as interim head coach, will return to his original role as Sporting Director. The board clarified that Ngomane was never appointed as the permanent head coach, showing the importance of his ongoing contributions off the pitch.<\/p>\n<p>The new head coach, Mr. Mandla David Qhogi, hails from Vryheid in northern KwaZulu Natal, South Africa. He brings a wealth of experience and a rich coaching pedigree to the club. A student of the game, Qhogi has been mentored by football legends such as Simon Phiri Ngomane and Peruvian tactician Angel Augusto Palacios. His impressive qualifications include a CAF A license, UEFA C from the Scottish FA, and certifications from the English FA, USA, and SAFA.<\/p>\n<p>Qhogi\u2019s coaching career spans over 17 years, most notably with Orlando Pirates Football Club, one of Africa\u2019s premier football institutions. There, he served as reserve team head coach and assistant coach for the first team under Augusto Palacios. His scouting and player development prowess is well-documented, having nurtured talents like Lyle Foster (Burnley EPL), George Matiou (Kaizer Chiefs), and several others now playing across top clubs in South Africa and abroad.<\/p>\n<p>Before joining Hotspurs, Qhogi coached at Sekhukhune and recently led Milford FC to first place in the Motsepe Foundation National First Division League\u2019s first round. His appointment takes effect from June 1, 2025, signaling a new era for the champions.<\/p>\n<p>The club\u2019s board, management, and players have pledged full support to Coach Qhogi, welcoming him warmly to the \u201chome of champions\u201d and expressing confidence in his ability to lead the team to greater heights, including continental success.<\/p>\n<p><strong>For More News And Analysis About <span style=\"color: #ff6600\">Eswatini<\/span> Follow <span style=\"color: #ff6600\">Africa-Press<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Africa-Press &#8211; Eswatini. The newly crowned MTN Premier League champions, Mnotfo Dlamini Nsingizini Hotspurs Pro, stated that they , have officially announced the appointment of a new head coach as they prepare for the upcoming season. 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