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Golden Arrows confirm Mandla Ncikazi return after Dladla exit
The 57-year-old Ncikazi joins Abafana Bes'thende after leaving Betway Premiership champions Orlando Pirates assistant coach position by mutual consent after he requested to pursue a head coaching role.
Arrows later revealed Dladla's exit following an underwhelming start to the league campaign, where the Durban-based team won only one of their eight fixtures to find in eighth spot on the table.
Ncikazi had previously led the KwaZulu-Natal outfit during the 2020/21 campaign where he guided the team to a top four league finish after 31 games in charge.
"Lamontville Golden Arrows Football Club is delighted to welcome back Coach Mandla Ncikazi who returns to Abafana Bes'thende to take the reins as Head Coach," confirmed Arrows in a statement.
"A familiar face, a proud son of the Club and a man who understands the culture and traditions of the Club. The Club looks forward to benefiting from his immense knowledge and experience attained over the course of a long and successful career.
"We look forward to this new chapter as we unite behind Coach Ncikazi and the journey ahead. Sthende Nation welcomes you back, Coach. Home is where it all begins."
The former Maritzburg United coach will play his first game with his new team this Saturday when they face Chippa United in their Carling Knockout Round of 16 clash.
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