By Lehlohonolo Lehana.
Marumo Gallants announced on Friday afternoon that they have parted ways with head coach Dan ‘Dance’ Malesela.
“Marumo Gallants FC has confirmed that the contract of coach Dan Malesela will not be renewed when it expires at the end of this month. The club would like to thank Malesela for his services during the last season and wish him well in his future endeavours,” the club statement read.
Malesela has been one of the most influential mentors in the league since his arrival at Gallants in November. He is one of a few South African coaches that are aligned with a very distinct style of play.
His appointment was dubbed as a mid-season relegation rescue act with his team in deep trouble just above in the relegation zone in early November.
Malesela hopes of saving the newly established club manifested into a fight for a top four place and a potential Nedbank Cup triumph, which they lost out on to all-conquering Mamelodi Sundowns.
Gallants will be one of South Africa’s four representatives in the Caf club championships next season along with Sundowns, Cape Town City and Royal AM.