Greg Etafia Lands Major Coaching Role At Young Africans

Former Nigeria international Greg Etafia has been appointed goalkeeper coach of Tanzanian Premier League champions Young Africans.

Etafia joins the club’s newly assembled technical crew under head coach Manqoba Mngqithi as Young Africans continue preparations for the 2026/27 campaign.

The 43-year-old began his coaching career in South Africa with Moroka Swallows in 2015 after hanging up his gloves. He was promoted to caretaker manager in March 2016 before leaving the club later that year.

In September 2016, Etafia took up the role of goalkeeper coach at Cape Town All Stars. He was later handed caretaker managerial duties, guiding the club from the foot of the table to safety with a 14th-place finish, while also leading them to the Round of 32 of the Nedbank Cup.

The former goalkeeper has since built an impressive coaching résumé, serving as goalkeeper coach at South African clubs Baroka FC and TS Galaxy before securing his latest move to East African powerhouse Young Africans.

Etafia’s Playing Career

During his playing career, Etafia featured for Lobi Stars and Plateau United in the Nigeria Premier Football League before joining South African side Moroka Swallows in 2003.

He spent 12 years with the Dube Birds, establishing himself as one of the club’s longest-serving players, before ending his playing career with a brief spell at Highlands Park.

On the international stage, Etafia represented Nigeria at the 2000 Olympic Games in Sydney as a member of the country’s U-23 team.