Morgan Mammila has been appointed as the inaugural Football Sporting Director of Chippa United FC, a development that has been lauded as a game-changer for the Eastern Cape club. This appointment, which was announced on Tuesday, represents a significant advancement for the Chilli Boys as they strive to enhance their football operations and cultivate local talent. Mammila will assume a position that is specifically designed to advance the club’s long-term vision.
Morgan Mammila has been meticulously reintegrated into the football milieu of Chippa United after a brief absence from the sport following his quiet return last month. “Chippa United FC is delighted to officially announce Morgan Mammila as the club’s inaugural Football Sporting Director,” the club announced in a statement. This is the result of an exhaustive evaluation process that guarantees his readiness to oversee the club’s sporting operations with a steady hand. Mammila will be responsible for the technical staff, player recruitment, and the development of more robust reserve and developmental team structures in his new role.
The objective? To establish a clear path for emerging talent to achieve success in the first team. Mammila is well-versed in the magnitude of this responsibility, having previously held positions such as CEO, chief coach, and technical director at Chippa. Mammila has participated in rodeos with the Chilli Boys previously. He is returning to the club for his third stint, where he is recognized for his deep football knowledge and flamboyant manner.
On Tuesday, there was a flurry of excitement in the comments section of X, with @SoccerBeatZA describing it as a “confirmed move” and @KickOffMagazine highlighting Mammila’s “significant role” following his return. The primary objective of Chippa United’s appointment of Mammila is to establish a sense of stability and direction within the organization. The club clarified that his appointment is a strategic measure to guarantee continuity and alignment in all footballing facets of the club, from the development level to the first team.
Mammila’s mandate is to rectify the current state of the reserve team by identifying and developing local talent, a mission that is particularly dear to the club. Chippa has also announced that Thabo September will continue as head coach, with the assistance of assistant coach Mabhuti Khenyeza.This is further excellent news. The team’s fortunes are expected to be improved by the collaborative efforts of this triumvirate.
September spoke to FARPost on February 5, 2025, and expressed his appreciation for Mammila’s return, stating that it is “critical to their advancement.” This sentiment is now more pronounced as a result of this formal appointment. SABC Sport’s most recent reports (11 March 2025) emphasize that Mammila’s promotion is the result of a technical team restructuring at Chippa, which indicates that the club is committed to establishing a strong foundation. “Despite the obstacles encountered by our reserve team this season, the club is dedicated to the identification and development of local talent,” the club stated, placing its faith in Mammila to satisfy its expectations.
