Manqoba Says Yanga A ‘Work In Progress’ Des…

Young Africans Head Coach Manqoba Mngqithi. Photo: Facebook/Young Africans SC

Manqoba Mngqithi insists his Young Africans side remain a work in progress despite extending their perfect start to the 2026/27 NBC Premier League season with a commanding 4-0 victory over JKT Tanzania.

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The defending champions have collected nine points from three matches, scoring 11 goals while conceding just two, having beaten Namungo FC 3-1, Coastal Union 4-1 and JKT Tanzania 4-0.

Mngqithi believes the variety in Yanga’s attacking approach is a major positive, with players capable of creating chances through open play, transitions and dead-ball situations, according to Pan-Africa Football.

‘A Work in Progress’

Despite the impressive numbers, the South African insists the team’s development is still ongoing and believes there are several areas that require further tactical improvement.

“We are still a team that is a work in progress. We still have a lot of work to do in controlling the game and utilising the spaces better,” Mngqithi said.

“It’s good that in the process of building the team, we are getting goals from all angles — from combination play, from set pieces, from transitions, and that is encouraging for me,” he added.

“The reality is there is still a lot of work structurally. I appreciate the fact that today we did not concede, but I believe we still deserve to score a little bit more than what we are scoring,” he said.

Mngqithi on Managing the Season

Mngqithi stressed that Yanga must manage their physical resources carefully due to the demanding schedule ahead, with domestic and continental commitments awaiting.

“That’s a game of football. We also don’t want to kill our legs. There is also the next match coming,” he said.

“It doesn’t help to rush to score ten goals, and you don’t have the legs for the next match,” he added.

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“The next match we need to be strong again and understand what is expected of us,” he concluded.

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