Resigned or axed? Coach Da Gama leaves Magesi FC

Coach Owen Da Gama has left South Africa’s top-flight team Magesi FC. The Betway Premiership club has confirmed the exit of the seasoned trainer. However, there is no explanation as to whether the coach has jumped ship or he has been axed.

“Da Gama leaves Dikwena Tša Meetse following a six-month spell in charge,” the club’s statement reads.

“Magesi FC would like to thank Mr. Da Gama for his work with the team and to wish him well in his future endeavours. Updates related to the club’s structural changes will be communicated in due course.”

He joined the club on 30 December 2024 and presided over 19 league matches, winning seven, drawing five and losing seven. Under his watch, Magesi survived relegation after finishing in 13th place.

Da Gama won the Betway Premiership Coach of the Month for March. He scooped the accolade for steering Magesi away from the relegation zone following four wins in five games in all competitions after having taken over the reins from Clinton Larsen who quit the rookies.

Magesi had an up-and-down season as they started with a bang, winning the Carling KnockOut Cup after stunning Mamelodi Sundowns late last year only for the wheels to come off. However, league form dipped and Larsen jumped ship.