Ernst Middendorp resigns as Singida Fountain Gate coach!

Former Kaizer Chiefs mentor Ernst Middendorp has resigned as head coach of Tanzanian outfit Singida Fountain Gate FC with immediate effect.

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Middendorp had been in the job for two weeks after joining Singida Fountain Gate on 4 September.

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This was soon after his return from Germany where he also quit at German outfit SV Meppen where he had a short spell following his arrival in March 2023.

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Now, Middendorp has quit three coaching jobs in the space of six months, and he’s back in South Africa, perhaps to try and find a new club.

According to a statement released by Middendorp, Singida Fountain Gate management somehow undermined him and his job.

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Middendorp said the management made wholesale changes to the playing personnel but the group was responding well to his philosophy.

As a result, they beat Egyptian club Future FC 1-0 in the CAF Confederation Cup last weekend but the management felt they should have won by a bigger scoreline.

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Furthermore, Middendorp said a former assistant coach was brought back effective immediately while the management questioned his team selection.

A number of players who were supposed to be in the starting line-up and those were not supposed to be were mentioned in an urgent meeting called by the Singida management a day after the win over Future FC.

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And without trying to argue with his bosses, Middendorp, therefore, chose to walk away from the job after just two weeks.

ERNST MIDDENDORP QUITS SINGIDA FOUNTAIN GATE FC – FULL STATEMENT