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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.
IOL News
3 days ago
- Sport
- IOL News
Coach Abdeslam Ouaddou departs Marumo Gallants after a brief but impactful tenure
Former head coach Abdeslam Ouaddou has left Marumo Gallants after just a few months in charge. Photo: Backpagepix Image: Backpagepix In a surprising turn of events, Abdeslam Ouaddou has announced his departure from Marumo Gallants, just a few months after taking the reins of the Bloemfontein-based Premier Soccer League side. The French-Moroccan coach made his announcement through a social media statement on Saturday night, expressing gratitude to the club's staff, players, and supporters for their unwavering support during his time at the helm. Ouaddou's statement read: 'I would like to announce with this press release the end of the adventure with the Marumo Gallants club. To the incredible Siwelele Sa Marumo Thank you for your unwavering support throughout the season. Your chants, your songs, your energy in the stands, they meant everything to us. 🙌🏽#MarumoGallants #BahlabaneBantwa #SiweleleSaMarumo — MARUMO GALLANTS FC (@_Marumogallants) May 21, 2025 Video Player is loading. Play Video Play Unmute Current Time 0:00 / Duration -:- Loaded : 0% Stream Type LIVE Seek to live, currently behind live LIVE Remaining Time - 0:00 This is a modal window. Beginning of dialog window. Escape will cancel and close the window. Text Color White Black Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Transparency Opaque Semi-Transparent Background Color Black White Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Transparency Opaque Semi-Transparent Transparent Window Color Black White Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Transparency Transparent Semi-Transparent Opaque Font Size 50% 75% 100% 125% 150% 175% 200% 300% 400% Text Edge Style None Raised Depressed Uniform Dropshadow Font Family Proportional Sans-Serif Monospace Sans-Serif Proportional Serif Monospace Serif Casual Script Small Caps Reset restore all settings to the default values Done Close Modal Dialog End of dialog window. Advertisement Next Stay Close ✕ Ad Loading "It has been a great pleasure to have collaborated with all the resources of the club. I would like to thank first of all my players, my president, and 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. 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 am determined to take on a new challenge.' Ouaddou's tenure at Gallants began in March, replacing Dan Malesela, the former Orlando Pirates and Mamelodi Sundowns defender. His arrival injected a fresh sense of purpose, highlighted by an impressive victory over Orlando Pirates in his debut match. Under his guidance, the team experienced a revival that left fans buzzing with optimism. He lifted the side from a precarious position to a commendable tenth place in the league and led them to the semi-finals of the Nedbank Cup. Ouaddou's final game turned out to be a crucial moment, as a victory against Magesi FC could have secured a Top 8 spot.
The Citizen
3 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.
The South African
4 days ago
- Sport
- The South African
Confirmed: Orlando Pirates replace Miguel Timm
Soweto giants Orlando Pirates have a new player to introduce before the start of the Betway Premiership season in August. Masindi Nemtajela, a 23-year-old from Johannesburg's Soweto, will be unveiled by Orlando Pirates from Marumo Gallants. Nemtejela, with 20 matches in the Premier Soccer League this season, is a holding midfielder coming in to replace the departed Miguel Timm at the Buccaneers. Speaking to the media this week, Nemtajela's coach, Abdeslam Ouaddou, is confident the midfielder will be a success at the Orlando Stadium next season. 'You know, Masindi [Nemtajela] is a very great professional. We are happy for him and wish him good luck in his new endeavour,' Ouaddou told FARPost . 'He and his family should be proud, and we, as coaches, are proud as well. Now, he is going to leave Bloemfontein for Orlando Pirates. It's a big club, and there will be a lot of competition. 'So, he has to be professional and keep working in order to continue improving himself,' the Moroccan coach added. 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.
The South African
6 days ago
- Sport
- The South African
NINE Orlando Pirates players make final Bafana squad
Orlando Pirates are strongly represented in the latest Bafana Bafana squad for friendlies in early June. Nine players are in there. Sipho Chaine, Deano van Rooyen, Nkosinathi Sibisi, Mbekezeli Mbokazi, Simphiwe Selepe, Thalente Mbatha, Patrick Maswanganyi, Rele Mofokeng and Mohau Nkota are the nine selected. Evidence Makgopa and Tshegofatso Mabasa were in the preliminary group but didn't make the final cut. Latest Pirates transfer rumours Orlando Pirates have taken to X to say farewell to former Marumo 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. Orlando Pirates fans are expectant on Soweto Derby Day. Image: BackpagePix 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 also his legacy Pirates to recruit former Real Madrid opposition analyst? 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.
