Former AS Vita coach Abdeslam Ouaddou is said to be the favourite to replace Malesela.
Head coach Dan Malesela and Technical Director Molefi Ntseki have been sacked by Marumo Gallants. Photo: Sydney Mahlangu/BackpagePix
Marumo Gallants have announced the sacking of head coach Dan Malesela and Technical Director Molefi Ntseki.
In a statement, Gallants cited Malesa and Ntseki’s failure to improve the club’s league standings as the reason why they let them go.
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Gallants are currently 14th on the Betway Premiership standings with 15 points after 17 games having registered four wins, three draws and 10 defeats so far this season.
“Marumo Gallants FC has released Head Coach Dan Malesela and Technical Director Molefi Ntseki following the club’s struggle to improve its league standing,” read the club statement on Friday morning.
“Currently 14th on the log with just four wins from 17 matches, Gallants is looking for a fresh approach. The club appreciates their contributions and wishes them well in their future endeavours.
“In the interim, Assistant Coaches Sundra Govender and Duncan Lechesa will oversee the team while the process of appointing a permanent head coach is finalised.”
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Former AS Vita coach Abdeslam Ouaddou is set to be the favourite to replace Malesela.
“Discussions are underway win Moroccan coach Abdeslam Ouaddou, who has arrived in South Africa to conclude discussions with the club,” concluded the club statement.
Gallants next face Polokwane City in a Betway Premiership clash at the Dr. Petrus Molemela Stadium on Sunday afternoon.
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