MANDLA-NCIKAZI

Mandla Ncikazi

Abundance of talent, but lack of competitive youth structures - the story of KZN football

The lack of organised footballing structures at the youth level, which presents teams with opportunities to produce players who are ready for the high-performance level, is one of the biggest drivers of the migration of talent from KwaZulu-Natal to Gauteng.

Lukcy Lekgwathi

Ex-skipper Lucky Lekgwathi likeness Pirates coaches to treble-winners

Former Orlando Pirates Captain Lucky Lekgwathi has compared Jose Riveiro and Mandla Ncikazi’s pairing with former managers Ruud Krol and the late Ian Palmer from 2008.

Marou Souaibou of Orlando Pirates

Orlando Pirates new signing edging closer to debut - Mandla Ncikazi

Orlando Pirates assistant coach Mandla Ncikazi has explained the delay behind newly-signed Cameroonian international striker Marou Souaibou's debut.

Thembinkosi Lorch of Orlando Pirates during the Nedbank Cup last 32 match between All Stars and Orlando Pirates at Bidvest Stadium on February 11, 2023 in Johannesburg, South Africa.

Mandla Ncikazi talks up Thembinkosi Lorch’s importance for Orlando Pirates

Orlando Pirates assistant coach Mandla Ncikazi believes star player Thembinkosi Lorch is going to be key for the team in the final stretch of the season.

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