Watch VideoManqoba Mngqithi: Playing in CAF competitions a development pipeline for SA players

Golden Arrows coach Manqoba Mngqithi believes exposure to CAF competitions is essential for the growth of South African football and the development of players for Bafana Bafana. Photo: BackpagePix Lamontville Golden Arrows coachManqoba Mngqithihas emphasised that participation in CAF competitions is crucial for the growth of football in South Africa and can help prepare players forBafana Bafana. has emphasised that participation in CAF competitions is crucial for the growth of football in South Africa and can help prepare players for Abafana Bes’thende recently missed a chance to end their trophy drought after beingeliminated from the Nedbank Cup quarter-finalsby neighboursDurban Cityin a 5-4 penalty shootout.

Both sides had been locked at 1-1 after normal and extra time. Abafana Bes’thende recently missed a chance to end their trophy drought after beingeliminated from the Nedbank Cup quarter-finalsby neighbours in a 5-4 penalty shootout. Having last lifted a trophy in 2008 with their MTN8 triumph, Arrows not only missed out on a potential second title but also lost the opportunity to qualify for next season’s CAF Confederation Cup as winners of the competition.

Attention now turns to this weekend’sBetway Premiershipclash away toMarumo Gallants, with the team focused on achieving their season goal of finishing in the top eight. , with the team focused on achieving their season goal of finishing in the top eight. “My wish is to finish inside the top eight and I believe it’s not a far-fetched wish.

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I see my team having the capacity to do that,” said Mngqithi. The formerMamelodi Sundownscoach brings a wealth of continental experience from his time with the Brazilians. While winning the Nedbank Cup would have been a significant milestone for Arrows, Mngqithi believes that exposure to inter-club competitions is essential for the broader development of South African football.

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