The tactician has stated he has what it takes to coach the Brazilians despite doubts from some people
Mamelodi Sundowns co-coach Manqoba Mngqithi insists he is not a failure as initially perceived after he was given the job alongside Rulani Mokwena and Steve Komphela, following the exit of Pitso Mosimane to Al Ahly.
The coaches have since won the PSL league and went on to reach the Nedbank Cup semi-final.
They also reached the Caf Champions League quarter-finals but were eliminated after a 3-1 aggregate loss to the Egyptian heavyweights.
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"I regard myself as somebody who is not a failure and as to what other people think at times‚ it is always neither here nor there," Mngqithi told Times Live.