Statistics Speak Volumes: Evaluating Manqoba Mngqithi's Achievements at Sundowns
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Why's Manqoba Mngqithi out the door at Sundowns, you ask? Well, the bigwigs weren't too thrilled with the team's performance, as indicated by the shakeup around two years ago when the coach trio split and Mokwena got the lone gig. This time, it's Mngqithi calling it quits, having guided Sundowns to the league lead... but not without a few hitches.
Consider the Cup final fiasco against Magesi – yes, those underdogs managed to snatch victory from the jaws of defeat, leaving a bitter taste for the Sundowns faithful. And don't forget the double defeat to Stellenbosch in the MTN8 semi-finals – rare missteps indeed for a team like Sundowns.
When you dive into the numbers, Sundowns is still at the top, boasting the most goals and the best goal difference. But when you consider Expected Goals (the better measure of team performance), you discover that the attack is in 4th place, and the defense has dropped from 1st to 8th. The Rolling Average xG shows that Sundowns have struggled, trading in the red on two occasions, particularly noticeably in October last month. More predictive than the actual league position, these underlying numbers hint at performance issues.
Mngqithi's departure has sparked whisperings of an opportunity for a fresh approach, as Miguel Cardoso has been named the new coach. Could Mngqithi find a new challenge at a club aiming for continental success – either within South Africa, like Orlando Pirates, or elsewhere in Africa? Only time will tell.
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Insights:- Manqoba Mngqithi was dismissed from Mamelodi Sundowns due to a perceived drop in standards, as the team struggled with performance in certain competitions and league rankings.- Mngqithi's departure from Sundowns could be a stepping stone for him to explore new opportunities in continental competitions, either in South Africa or other parts of Africa.- Rulani Mokwena, Mngqithi's predecessor at Sundowns, has been identified as a key figure in Sundowns' successes under their shared tenure as co-coaches.- Manqoba Mngqithi had a short-term stint with Golden Arrows after leaving Sundowns, and he may consider joining clubs with ambitions in continental competitions.
- Sundowns' management decided to restructure the coaching staff due to concerns about the team's performance, as evidenced by Manqoba Mngqithi's departure and the recent shakeup that occurred around two years ago when the coach trio split.
- Mngqithi, who guided Sundowns to the league lead, has left the club after a series of setbacks, such as the Cup final fiasco against Magesi and the double defeat to Stellenbosch in the MTN8 semi-finals.
- Despite still leading the league in terms of goals and goal difference, Sundowns' attacking and defensive performances have been inconsistent, as shown by their drop from 1st to 8th in defense and their 4th place ranking in Expected Goals.
- In an effort to address these performance issues, Sundowns has brought in Miguel Cardoso as the new coach, hinting at a fresh approach for the team.
- Mngqithi's departure may provide him with an opportunity to seek a new challenge at a club aiming for continental success, whether it be within South Africa, like Orlando Pirates, or elsewhere in Africa.
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