Orlando Pirates is too big for Mandla Ncikazi hints Bucs Legend!

Orlando Pirates legend Joseph Makhanya is uncertain whether Mandla Ncikazi is the right man to be handed the reigns at the Buccaneers following Josef Zinnbauer’s departure.

Zinnbauer abruptly stepped down as Orlando Pirates’ head coach earlier this week following his side’s disappointing MTN8 elimination at the hands of Swallows FC.

The Buccaneers have already had 10 coaches over the past decade and have ultimately struggled to replace the legendary Ruud Krol who won back-to-back trebles at the club.

Mandla Ncikazi recently joined the club as an assistant coach to Josef Zinnbauer following a remarkable campaign out at Golden Arrows however according to former Orlando Pirates midfielder Joseph Makhanya, the job is simply too big for Ncikazi at the moment.

Is Ncikazi ready to lead Orlando Pirates? – Makhanya

“My questions is about the timing, the timing for them,” Joseph Makhanya told IdiskiTimes regarding the Orlando Pirates coaching situation.

“Because Mandla Ncikazi just came in now during the pre-season. But for some of us, I knew it was going to happen. When I saw Mandla Ncikazi coming, I knew that Zinnbauer was going to leave. I don’t know whether these guys are ready.

“Mandla Ncikazi, I’m not too sure. I’m not really sure whether he can carry that team. Orlando Pirates is a big team, there is a history in that team. There are a lot of dynamics that you need to deal with at Pirates. I’m not sure that he is ready now.”

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Orlando Pirates begin their 2021/2022 DStv Premiership campaign this weekend when they face Stellenbosch on Saturday afternoon.

The Buccaneers will be competing in the CAF Confederation Cup once again this season which begins. They have been exempted from the first round of qualifiers.