Senzo “Mazingiza” Mbatha (born 11 May 1979), nicknamed "Senzo “ is a South African Sports Executive. He was popularly known by his mother’s surname Mazingiza which was later changed to his father’s surname Mbatha. He's a former Chief Executive Officer of both Yanga S.C. and Simba Sports Club in Tanzania. He also established himself extensively in South Africa where he was an Administrative Manager and Orlando Pirates FC and General Manager at Platinum Stars, Bay United FC and University of Pretoria FC .Mbatha has been involved in several clubs and international sporting events and most notably the FIFA Confederations Cup 2009 and FIFA World Cup 2010 as its Deputy Tournament Director. Mbatha has vast experience in the CAF Inter-club competitions the experience in understanding the requirements of the continental football.[1][2][3]
Senzo Mbatha | |
|---|---|
| Born | Senzo Hammilton Mazingiza 11 May 1979 Johannesburg, South, South Africa |
| Nationality | South African |
| Other names | Senzo |
| Citizenship | South African |
| Occupation | Football Business Executive Sports Administrator |
| Organization | Yanga S.C. |
| Known for | Business of Ports and Administration |
| Notable work | FIFA 2010, Orlando Pirates F.C., Premier Soccer League, 2010 FIFA World Cup |
Football career edit
In 2010, Holder his football administration qualifications he then drives Premier soccer League (South Africa) as A Project Manager. After being General manager of the professional team of the University of Pretoria Football Club (South Africa), he joined the professional staff of PSL ticketing and security Committee in Premier League (South Africa) .In 2011, In 2017, he became the CAF 2017 Symposium delegate Director, also in 2017,he was selected as a general manager at Platinum stars Football club,[4] the African participate in three CAN (African Cup of Nations) successive, a real performance for the country in South Africa.
In 2010, he was selected to join the 2010 FIFA team and became deputy tournament director in 2010 FIFA World Cup Organizing Committee.
Simba S.C. and Yanga S.C. edit
In 2019 Mbatha became the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Simba S.C.,[5][6] the 2017/18,2018/19 and 2019/20 champions of the Tanzanian Premier League. The Tanzanian giants were ambitious and wanted to become one of the top 5 club teams in Africa. The South African Sports Administrator was hired to bring his experience in continental competitions and targeted winning the Champions League and International League (CAF).[7] Mbatha guided Simba S.C. to the Tanzanian Premier League title in 2019/20 and reached the finals of the African Champions League.[8] Mbatha resigned[9] to continue as a CEO of Simba S.C and join with Yanga S.C, another soccer giants in Tanzania.
Career edit
- 2010 FIFA World Cup (2009–2010)
- Premier Soccer League (2010–2012)[10]
- Orlando Pirates F.C. (2011–2013)[11]
- CAF 2017 (2017–2017)
- Simba Sports Club (2019 - 2020)[12]
- Yanga S.C. (2020–present)[13]
References edit
- ^ Mothowagae, Daniel. "Flying the flag beyond our borders". Citypress. Retrieved 13 October 2020.
- ^ "Senzo Mbatha". World Football Summit Africa. Retrieved 8 October 2020.
- ^ FARPost (19 November 2019). "Mbatha: A man on a mission". FARPost. Retrieved 8 October 2020.
- ^ "Dikwena appoint Mazingiza". www.yahoo.com. Retrieved 8 October 2020.
- ^ "Mazingiza: Former Orlando Pirates administrative official appointed Simba CEO | Goal.com". www.goal.com. Retrieved 13 October 2020.
- ^ "Senzo Mbatha sets record straight after Justin Shonga transfer rumours". www.msn.com. Retrieved 8 October 2020.
- ^ "Simba eye domestic double after winning title". BBC Sport. Retrieved 13 October 2020.
- ^ "Senzo Mbatha Resigns, Joins Fierce Rivals Young Africans SC". DRIBBLER SPORTS. 9 August 2020. Retrieved 8 October 2020.
- ^ "Simba SC CEO Senzo Mbatha has resigned". The Citizen. Retrieved 13 October 2020.
- ^ "We name new PSL boss". SowetanLIVE. Retrieved 13 October 2020.
- ^ "Mazingiza Leaves Pirates". Soccer Laduma. 3 July 2013. Retrieved 8 October 2020.
- ^ "Mazingiza: Simba SC must beef up squad to compete in Caf Champions League | Goal.com". www.goal.com. Retrieved 8 October 2020.
- ^ Omary, Majuto (10 August 2020). "Tanzania: Senzo Joins Yanga After Shock Exit From Simba". allAfrica.com. Retrieved 8 October 2020.
External links edit
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