Magesi FC announces John Maduka as new coach ahead of 2025/26 season

MAGESI FC have hired Malawian John Maduka as their new coach for the upcoming Betway Premiership 2025/26 season.

The Limpopo outfit revealed the former Royal AM coach, Maduka as their new coach on their social media platform X.

"HE'S HERE! Magesi Football Club is pleased to announce the appointment of John Maduka as head coach. Welcome to the family!"

Maduka replaces Owen da Ga who could not reach an agreement with the club on the terms of a contract renewal after he saved the club from relegation.

Da Gama joined Magesi in December as a replacement for Clinton Larsen who had earned the club promotion and even led them to winning the Carling Knockout, courtesy of a shock 2-1 victory over Mamelodi Sundowns.

Larsen and the club parted ways as the Magesi struggled for good results in the league campaign.

Under Da Gama, they did not really do much better although their ability to avoid defeats at their new home of Seshsgo Stadium - they were previously using the old Peter Mokoba Stadium as their homeground - they garnered enough points to avoid the drop.

They finished in 13th place to retain their elite league status.

Now Maduka, the former Malawian international who was in charge of Royal AM, takes over the baton and expectations from Dikwena.

His mandate will be that he helps the team end much higher than the precarious 13th place.

Maduka was with Royal AM whose season ended prematurely due to club owner Shaun Mkhize's troubles with the South African Revenue Services.

He previously coached Bloemfomtein Celtic.

Details of his contract will be revealed at the press conference coming up in the afternoon.