The Swati coach was in Lobatse in January and oversaw the team's training and league matches from the stands. The club had, at the time, confirmed to MmegiSport that they had agreed terms with Ginidza and the announcement was pending the approval of a work permit. However, more than a month later, interim coach Proper Monnawanoka still leads Mapantsula, which has raised questions on the whereabouts of Ginidza. Last week, the club made adjustments to their technical team, casting further doubt over the appointment of Ginidza.
Former goalkeeper, Moffat 'Chirwa' Ramasotla has returned as technical advisor, joining club legends, Katlego Mothibi, Tshepo Motlhabankwe, and Mothusi Kenosi. "It is an administrative issue and I would like it if you had asked the administration. But to answer you, the Eswatini coach, Mr Mthunzi, is back home and coaching (in) Eswatini. So we brought in my (football) father, mentor, 'Chirwa' Ramasotla to come and sit with me on the bench," said Monnawanoka. MmegiSport has been made aware that Ginidza has since joined Eswatini top-flight side, Rangers FC. He cited family matters in his decision to abandon Gunners for a move to his homeland and received Kgomongwe's blessing. "Yes, I am back in the country. I want to be closer to my child who is too sickly and needs me at such a difficult time. Whilst I am here, Rangers approached Mr Kgomongwe for my services. There is no bad blood between me and my director, Mr Kgomongwe.
He has been supportive to me and is also paying medical bills for my child," Ginidza told Eswatini publication, Eswatini Observer. Meanwhile, on-form Mochudi Centre Chiefs' defender, Thami Zulu, has shot down chances of getting a call up to the Eswatini national team ahead of the 2026 World Cup qualifiers. The uncapped Zulu has been impressive in the heart of the Chiefs' defence since joining the club at the start of the season from Eswatini's Royal Leopards. Alongside Kgosietsile Ernest, Zulu has been instrumental in a defence line that has only conceded 12 times, the second lowest this season. The defender has two goals in this campaign with the latest coming during a 3-1 win over BDF XI last Sunday whilst he put in a stellar shift against Gaborone United midweek.
"I do not think so, but I will try to push. I have not played for them but I will push," said the 33-year-old. Galaxy's dependable midfielder, Mxolisi Mkhonto and Banele Ndzabadzaba of BDF XI are, however, expected to make the Sihlangu Semnikati's roster ahead of the home tie against Cameroon and Mauritius.
