Mandla Ncikazi has emerged as hot favorite to take over as head coach at Richards Bay FC.
The Natal Rich Boyz are searching for a new coach after parted ways with Vasili Manousakis this month.
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The Kwazulu Natal based outfit is also running against time to assemble a new technical team after also parted ways with Pitso Dladla and Ronnie Gabriel after served the club as assistant coaches.
According to sources close to Richards Bay,Ncikazi remains their number 1 candidate for the coaching position in the club.
"Ncikazi is their main target. The club is busy discussing the matter. They are hoping Pirates will release him to join the club," said the source.
Richards Bay finished sitting on position 13 during the DStv premiership the past season