Young Africans SC have parted ways with head coach Manqoba Mngqithi, the club confirmed on Saturday.
The surprise decision comes after Yanga dropped two points in the Tanzanian Premier League earlier in a goalless draw with TRA United.
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The result saw the defending champions drop five points behind Steve Barker’s Simba SC after just eight league games.
Mngqithi won six league games, lost one and drew one. In addition, he qualified the club for the CAF Champions league group stages after a 8-1 aggregate win over CFFA.
The former Golden Arrows and Mamelodi Sundowns coach also lifted the Tanzanian Community Shield after beating Barker’s Simba 1-0 in his first match in charge.
But with the gap in the league opening, Yanga’s managed opted to part ways with the South African coach.
“The leadership of Young Africans Sports Club wishes to inform the public that it has decided to terminate the contract of the first team head coach, Manqoba Mngqithi,” the club stated.
Overall, Mngqithi was in chagre of 13 games, winning 10, drawing two and losing one. His side scored 29 goals and conceded just seven during his rein.