After a month being back with the Gqeberha-based outfit, Chippa United have confirmed a big role for experienced football administrator and budding coach Morgan Mammila.
Mammila started the season as Baroka FC coach after the club lost out in last season's PSL promotion/relegation play-offs, but was let go due to unsatisfactory results.
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Following a few months out of the spotlight, he made his way back to Chippa, although the club kept mum about his exact role.
Chippa have now announced that the man affectionately known as 'Mr Pound for Pound' will serve as Football Sporting Director.
He joins the likes of Flemming Berg, Kaizer Motaung Jr., and MacDonald Makhubedu, who serve in Sporting Director roles at Mamelodi Sundowns and Kaizer Chiefs, and Sekhukhune United respectively.
Additionally, the Chilli Boys have confirmed that Thabo September will continue as head coach, with Mabhudi Khenyeza serving in an assistant coach role.
FULL CLUB STATEMENT:
Chippa United FC is pleased to officially announce Morgan Mammila as the club's first-ever Football Sporting Director. Mammila, who rejoined the club last month without an official announcement, as we have been working behind the scenes to carefully reintegrated him into the football environment after a period away from the game. Following a thorough evaluation, we have now formalised his appointment to lead the club's sporting operations.
In his new role, Mammila will be responsible for overseeing the technical team, driving player recruitment, and strengthening the developmental and reserve team structures to create a clear pathway for young talent. His appointment is a strategic step in ensuring continuity and alignment across all footballing aspects of the club, from the development level to the first team.
Additionally, we confirm that Thabo September will continue as Head Coach, with Coach Mabhuti as an Assistant Coach. While our reserve team has faced challenges this season, the club remains committed to identifying and nurturing local talent, a key objective that Mammila will oversee as part of his mandate. Chippa United FC fully supports Mammila in his new role and looks forward to the positive impact of his leadership.
We wish him all the best as he embarks on this journey to build a stronger football foundation for the club.