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Magesi announce Maduka departure and confirm new coach

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Betway Premiership side Magesi FC have announced the departure of head coach John Maduka following a string of poor results.

The Malawian tactician was placed on recess as he watched from the stands when the Limpopo-based outfit lost to Orlando Pirates in the league a fortnight ago.

Maduka was also absent on the bench when Magesi were knocked out of the Nedbank Cup in the Round of 32 by Motsepe Foundation Championship outfit Upington City at the weekend.

The former Royal AM mentor leaves the club at the bottom of the log standings, with 11 points picked up from 15 league outings.

Meanwhile, Magesi moved swiftly to appoint veteran tactician Allan Freese as Maduka's successor in the hot seat.

The 69-year-old mentor was last in charge of a PSL team in 2022, where he was at the helm of All Stars in the South African second-tier.

However, Freese recently had a spell with Moroccan giants Wydad Athletic Club, serving as the Technical Director to Rulani Mokwena.

It remains to be seen whether his vast amount of experience can steer Magesi away from the relegation zone, as the club achieved the feat under Owen Da Gama last season.