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TimesLIVE
3 days ago
- Sport
- TimesLIVE
Marumo looking for a new coach after Ouaddou quits
Marumo Gallants are searching for a new coach after Abdeslam Ouaddou announced his resignation from the club on Saturday. Ouddou joined Gallants in March and guided them to a 10th-place finish in the Betway Premiership. The Moroccan coach was in charge of 12 games. He won five, drew four and lost three. He announced his departure despite doing well in his three months stay and wished the team well next season. 'I would like to announce with this press release the end of the adventure with the Marumo Gallants club,' he stated.
The Citizen
4 days ago
- Sport
- The Citizen
Gallants coach Ouaddou makes shock decision
'It has been great pleasure to have collaborated with all the resources of the club," wrote Ouaddou. Marumo Gallants coach Abdeslam Ouaddou has tendered his resignation. Ouaddou joined Gallants in March this year after the club parted ways with coach Dan Malesela following a poor start to the 2024/25 Betway Premiership season. ALSO READ: Blom leaves Kaizer Chiefs as squad overhaul begins The Moroccan guided them into safety and indications were that he would stay on for next season, but Ouaddou announced his shock departure on Saturday through a press release. 'I would like to announce with this press release the end of the adventure with the Marumo Gallants club,' read his press release. 'It has been great pleasure to have collaborated with all the resources of the club and I would like to thank first of all my players, my President, as well as all the stakeholders of the club who participated from near or far in this mission to save the club without forgetting our magnificent supporters. 'The people of Bloemfontein will remain in my heart forever and I wish the best to Marumo Gallants as well as to my players. I love you guys. 'I obviously remain open to any proposal for an ambitious project and determined to take on a new challenge.' ALSO READ: AmaZulu release Bafana Bafana goalkeeper – report Gallants finished the season in 10th place with 32 points after 28 matches, just one point below eighth-placed Richards Bay FC.
7 days ago
- Sport
OFFICIAL: Orlando Pirates say goodbye to midfield star
Orlando Pirates are starting to clear surplus playing personnel from their squad. Here's the latest on a breaking departure. Orlando Pirates have taken to X to say farewell to former Gallants midfielder Miguel Timm. The 33-year-old has become a bit-part player in the Bucs engine room. Thalente Mbatha and Makhehlene Makhaula are the preferred duo, while even attacking midfielder Kabelo Dlamini has been used in a more withdrawn role ahead of Timm. Meanwhile, Innocent Maela got a rare start as Pirates drew 1-1 with Magesi in their final Betway Premiership clash of the campaign. It was Maela's swansong appearance after which he got a standing ovation and sendoff by the home fans. Patrick Maswanganyi opened the scoring for the Buccaneers in the 7th minute, and Zimbabwean veteran Edmore Chirambare equalised for the visitors on 32 minutes. Click for Maela's stats and legacy Pirates to recruit former Real Madrid opposition analyst? Thabiso Sesane started the campaign in domineering form, becoming a pillar in the heart of their defence. It was, therefore, a massive blow to the club and player when he was cruelly struck down with a serious tendon injury in February. The rupture was deemed bad enough for the 24-year-old to undergo surgery. Full recovery could take anywhere between four and six months. If Sesane's rehabilitation goes well, he could be back in time for the start of the 2025-2026 season. Orlando Pirates fans are expectant on Soweto Derby Day. Image: BackpagePix What was your best Miguel Timm moment in a Pirates jersey? Let us know by leaving a comment below or sending a WhatsApp to 060 011 0211. Also, subscribe to The South African website's newsletters and follow us on WhatsApp, Facebook, X and Bluesky for the latest news.
22-05-2025
- Sport
Durban City promotion in jeopardy amid player clearance scandal
Durban City find themselves at the centre of a major controversy that could unravel their title-winning season and derail the Motsepe Foundation Championship play-offs. The dispute over winger Sazi Magawana's eligibility has now been referred to the South African Football Association (SAFA) for direct arbitration, just before the promotion battle begins. Earlier this week, the Premier Soccer League's (PSL) Dispute Resolution Chamber (DRC), led by Raymond Hack, dismissed a formal protest lodged by JDR Stars. The club alleged that Durban City fielded Magawana illegally throughout the campaign. Cape Town Spurs later joined the protest, backing claims that City's title win was illegitimate due to Magawana's disputed clearance. At the heart of the controversy is the process through which Durban City acquired Magawana. The winger was previously registered with Marumo Gallants, who issued his clearance, enabling the move to City. 'We followed the proper channels,' Farook Kadodia insisted at Athlone Stadium, maintaining confidence in the legality of the transfer. However, complications emerged after Gallants sold their club status to Leruma United and purchased a top-flight franchise from Moroka Swallows. Spurs and JDR now argue that Gallants no longer had the authority to issue Magawana's clearance, claiming it should have come from Leruma United instead. Despite the DRC ruling in Durban City's favour, the matter has escalated. Spurs requested that Hack recuse himself from the proceedings. Before opting to bypass the PSL's internal court, taking the case directly to SAFA. SAFA must now decide whether to uphold the DRC's decision or overturn it. If the ruling is reversed, City could lose all points from matches in which Magawana featured. A move that would dramatically shift the Championship standings and alter both promotion and relegation outcomes for the 2024/2025 season. The clock is now ticking. With the play-offs set to begin next week, SAFA's impending verdict holds the power to rewrite the league's finale. And determine who truly deserves a place in the Betway Premiership. Will Durban City be promoted or be relegated ? Let us know by leaving a comment below or send a WhatsApp to 060 011 021 1. Subscribe to The South African website's newsletters and follow us on WhatsApp, Facebook, X, and Bluesky for the latest news.
17-05-2025
- Sport
Kaizer Chiefs striker going back to his old PSL club?
Kaizer Chiefs have to make way for the highly anticipated new signings for next season. Ranga Chivaviro, who left Marumo Gallants for Amakhosi in 2023, has only made 43 appearances and scored nine goals in two seasons across all competitions. According to Soccer Laduma, the Limpopo-born star is set to exit Kaizer Chiefs to re-join Gallants in Bloemfontein. 'Indications are that Gallants are open to having him back on board next season, especially with Gabadinho Mhango expected to leave the Free State-based side at the end of the campaign,' the outlet reported. In the meantime, Kaizer Chiefs will take on Sekhukhune United at 15:00 from the Peter Mokaba Stadium. Let us know by leaving a comment below, or send a WhatsApp to 060 011 021 1 Subscribe to The South African website's newsletters and follow us on WhatsApp, Facebook, X and Bluesky for the latest news.
