{"id":13801,"date":"2025-07-04T12:18:03","date_gmt":"2025-07-04T10:18:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.gauteng.net\/whats-on-g\/?p=13801"},"modified":"2026-03-12T10:20:36","modified_gmt":"2026-03-12T08:20:36","slug":"carling-cup-champs-magesi-fc-announce-new-head-coach","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.gauteng.net\/whats-on-g\/carling-cup-champs-magesi-fc-announce-new-head-coach\/","title":{"rendered":"Carling Cup Champs Magesi FC Announce New Head Coach"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Magesi FC, fresh from their recent Carling Knockout Cup triumph, have ushered in a new era with the appointment of John Maduka as head coach. The experienced tactician has been handed the reins ahead of the upcoming 2025\/26 Betway Premiership campaign. This marks the latest shift in the club\u2019s off-season revamp.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-new-leadership-for-magesi-fc-s-new-chapter\">New Leadership for Magesi FC&#8217;s New Chapter<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Maduka, a 54-year-old former Malawi international, replaces <a href=\"https:\/\/gauteng.news\/2024\/12\/30\/owen-da-gama-takes-over-at-magesi-fc\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Owen Da Gama<\/a>. Owen departed the club just a week ago following an underwhelming league performance. The team finished 13th on the table. Magesi, however, enjoyed cup success last season and are now banking on Maduka\u2019s tactical nous to build on that momentum.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The club confirmed the news in an official statement, saying: <\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>\u201cMagesi Football Club is pleased to announce the appointment of John Maduka as the team\u2019s new Head Coach. Maduka joins Dikwena T\u0161a Meetse after a thorough search. The former Malawian international will start his new job with immediate effect.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"gaute-2783843375\" class=\"gaute-inbetween-content gaute-entity-placement\" style=\"margin-top: 30px;margin-bottom: 30px;margin-left: auto;margin-right: auto;text-align: center;\"><div class=\"gaute-adlabel\">Advertisement<\/div><script async src=\"\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub-1852772760112594\" crossorigin=\"anonymous\"><\/script><ins class=\"adsbygoogle\" style=\"display:block;\" data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-1852772760112594\" \ndata-ad-slot=\"1819787043\" \ndata-ad-format=\"auto\" data-full-width-responsive=\"true\"><\/ins>\n<script> \n(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); \n<\/script>\n<\/div><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-a-coach-with-a-point-to-prove\">A Coach with a Point to Prove<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Maduka is no stranger to the local football scene, having previously managed <a href=\"https:\/\/www.gauteng.net\/whats-on-g\/supersport-united-sold-to-siwelele\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Bloemfontein Celtic<\/a>, Royal AM, and Maritzburg United. His most recent post was at<a href=\"https:\/\/www.gauteng.net\/whats-on-g\/mamkhizes-fleet-of-luxury-cars\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"> Royal AM<\/a>, which ended abruptly midway through last season. This was due to financial issues involving owner Shauwn \u201cMaMkhize\u201d Mkhize and the South African Revenue Service (SARS).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Now at Magesi, Maduka is expected to stabilise the squad and push for a stronger finish in the league. All this while leading the side\u2019s title defence in the <a href=\"https:\/\/gauteng.news\/2024\/11\/24\/magesi-fc-stun-sundowns-heres-how-much-they-get\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Carling Knockout Cup<\/a>. His reputation for developing players and implementing an attacking brand of football could be crucial. It could bring just what the club needs during this rebuilding phase.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-significant-squad-changes-underway\">Significant Squad Changes Underway<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>In line with their new direction, Magesi have also confirmed a mass squad shake-up, parting ways with 10 players as they aim to refresh their roster. Those shown the exit door include high-profile names such as Gift Motupa, Ntsako Makhubela, and Deolin Mekoa. The full list also includes Rhulani Manzini, Amos Mokwena, Boikanyo Komane, Maboke Matlakala, Anathi Ngwadla, Given Mashikinya and Menzi Ndwandwe.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This extensive clear-out signals a major restructuring under Maduka\u2019s leadership. Fresh signings are expected to be announced in the coming weeks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"gaute-2161616338\" class=\"gaute-inbetween-content gaute-entity-placement\" style=\"margin-top: 30px;margin-bottom: 30px;margin-left: auto;margin-right: auto;text-align: center;\"><div class=\"gaute-adlabel\">Advertisement<\/div><script async src=\"\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub-1852772760112594\" crossorigin=\"anonymous\"><\/script><ins class=\"adsbygoogle\" style=\"display:block;\" data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-1852772760112594\" \ndata-ad-slot=\"1819787043\" \ndata-ad-format=\"auto\" data-full-width-responsive=\"true\"><\/ins>\n<script> \n(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); \n<\/script>\n<\/div><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-aiming-higher-in-the-2025-26-campaign\">Aiming Higher in the 2025\/26 Campaign<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>While their league form left much to be desired last season, Magesi\u2019s cup triumph gave fans a glimpse of what the side is capable of. The board\u2019s decision to bring in Maduka, coupled with a renewed transfer strategy, shows clear intent. They aim to challenge more consistently across all competitions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>With Maduka now at the helm, expectations will be high. His immediate challenge will be instilling a winning mentality and ensuring the team hits the ground running when the new season kicks off.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-all-eyes-on-the-dugout\">All Eyes on the Dugout<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>As Dikwena T\u0161a Meetse usher in a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.citizen.co.za\/sport\/soccer\/local-soccer\/maduka-joins-magesi\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">new head coach <\/a>and reshaped squad, all attention will be on how Maduka navigates this transition. The coming weeks will offer clues into his tactical approach, preferred personnel, and overall vision for the club. One thing is certain, after an eventful off-season, Magesi are determined to make a lasting impact in the country\u2019s top flight.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Related article: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.gauteng.net\/whats-on-g\/survival-of-the-fittest-betway-premiership-teams-scramble-to-avoid-relegation\/\">Survival of the Fittest: Betway Premiership Teams Scramble to Avoid Relegation<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Magesi FC, fresh from their recent Carling Knockout Cup triumph, have ushered in a new era with the appointment of John Maduka as head coach. The experienced tactician has been handed the reins ahead of the upcoming 2025\/26 Betway Premiership campaign. This marks the latest shift in the club\u2019s off-season revamp. 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