Mamelodi Sundowns head coach Manqoba Mngqithi has provided a rather vague and philosophical response when asked about his position, following the shock exit of Rulani Mokwena from the hotseat.
Mngqithi is understood to be next in line for the role of head coach after the abrupt exit of Mokwena just days before The Brazilians' start of pre-season training.
Sundowns have already re-signed Steve Komphela as senior coach and brought in Romain Folz to serve as assistant coach.
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Mngqithi was at the MTN8 launch along with the seven other head coaches who will be leading their sides in a bid to claim the now R10 million cheque that accompanies the title.
Speaking to journalists at the launch, the 53-year-old was unwilling to delve into details about his exact position in the all-new Sundowns technical team.
"We must move away from this obsession with positions because this is killing our country in many ways," he said.
"Positions are not the most important thing. In my opinion, a position is the lowest point of leadership. What's more important is your level of influence in everything you do.
"I was never a fan of positions and I am never perturbed when I see all these things.
"In our country, we have different positions and names and maybe tomorrow I will have a new position for you to get excited about. According to some writers, they say the first thing you have to worry about as a leader is the permission to lead from those you lead.
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"The permission you will get as a leader is if you possess the qualities of leadership, which are intellectual capacity, selflessness, trustworthiness, sternness and all these other qualities that make somebody say: 'I am happy to be led by this guy'.
"This position thing is not the most important for me," added Mngqithi.
Sundowns get their MTN8 campaign underway with a quarter-final clash against Polokwane City next Sunday, 11 August.