According to an exclusive report by SABC Sport’s Mazola J. Molefe, struggling Betway Premiership outfit Magesi FC are in advanced negotiations to appoint veteran tactician Allan Freese as their new head coach for the remainder of the 2026 season.
The move comes as the Limpopo-based side looks to part ways with John Maduka, following a string of disappointing results that has left the top-flight newcomers languishing in the relegation zone.
Why Freese?
Magesi FC management appears to be opting for “survival experience” over potential. With only a handful of games remaining in the season, the club’s top flight status is under severe threat.
- The Departure of Maduka: John Maduka, who joined with high expectations after his success at Royal AM, has struggled to find a winning formula with the “Dikwena tša Meetse.” A lack of goals and a leaking defense have seen the team pick up only 4 points from their last 8 outings.
- The “Fireman” Specialist: Allan Freese is widely regarded in South African football as a specialist in stabilizing struggling teams. Having famously led Platinum Stars to a cup double and managed various high-stakes survival battles with the likes of Highlands Park and Free State Stars, his tactical discipline is exactly what Magesi’s board believes is needed.
A Survival Blueprint
If the deal is finalized this week, Freese will inherit a squad low on confidence but not without talent. His immediate priorities will include:
- Tightening the Backline: Magesi has conceded the third-highest number of goals in the league this season.
- Home Ground Advantage: Turning the Old Peter Mokaba Stadium into a fortress for the final home fixtures.
- Player Morale: Reinvigorating key players who have underperformed under the previous regime.
