John Maduka replaced Da Gama at Magesi FC: will he manage it?

Africa 03 July 2025 at 08:05

Hazem Mlhem

News Editor

John Maduka has a good chance of becoming the official coach of Magesi FC, replacing Owen Da Gama, according to reports from the South African football press, including reports from FARPost, a news website known for its reports on African football

The club was unable to reach an official agreement on a contract extension for Da Gama last week and the two sides ended up going their separate ways after just six months with the experienced coach keeping the club's hopes of staying in the Betway Premiership alive.

John Maduka is already gearing up to coach Magesi FC

The coaching carousel at Sekhukhune United took an unexpected turn this week. Initially, all signs pointed to Lehlohonolo Seema taking the reins—until the deal mysteriously collapsed behind closed doors.

The 54-year-old tactician, left without a team after Royal AM’s dramatic implosion last season (cut short at just 11 games amid Shauwn Mkhize’s SARS scandal), has now been handed Sekhukhune’s project. His mission? Transform last season’s survivalists into contenders.