Justice Figuareido appears to be edging closer to a move from Chippa United to Tanzanian champions Yanga SC. According to SABC Sport, the clubs have reached an advanced stage in negotiations, while the Eswatini international has been permitted to discuss personal terms with the club.

The reported transfer has attracted attention because new Yanga coach Manqoba Mngqithi is believed to have identified Figuareido as one of his priority signings. That connection has also created discussion among supporters, with some saying a player should avoid moving mainly because of one coach, while others believe Figuareido deserves a bigger and more stable club.

Both opinions deserve consideration. Coaches often bring in players they trust because they understand their qualities and know how to use them. However, football changes quickly. Managers can resign, be dismissed or move to another club, leaving players to impress a completely different technical team.

An old proverb says: "Trust in God, but tie your camel." The message encourages people to prepare wisely rather than relying on a single situation. That lesson fits this transfer. A successful career should be built on consistent performance rather than on the presence of a single coach.

If the move is completed, Yanga could provide Figuareido with an excellent platform. The club regularly competes for league titles and the CAF Champions League, giving him the chance to test himself against stronger opponents and continue growing as a player.

His performances at Chippa United showed he can make an important contribution through goals, assists and hard work. Those qualities will matter far more than who sits on the bench.

Should the transfer go through, the biggest challenge will not be following Mngqithi. It will be proving that his talent, professionalism and determination can earn the trust of every coach and every teammate throughout his career.