DStv Premiership outfit Marumo Gallants have officially confirmed the appointment for Dan Malesela as their new head coach.

The veteran coach comes in to replace former coach Sebastien Migne as the club’s new coach after the French coach was relieved from his duties after a dispute with Harris Choeu, the club’s technical director.

Gallants have since released the following statement on the appointment of Malesela as their new head coach, which reads as follows:

After careful deliberation by the management team, Marumo Gallants F.C. has announced a new addition to the technical team. Dan Malesela has been appointed as the new head coach.

The seasoned professional is a former Orlando Pirates player and had a stint as manager for Chippa United and TS Galaxy respectively.

In 2018, Malesela was appointed manager of South African second division club TS Galaxy, helping them win the 2019-20 Nedbank Cup with a 1-0 win over Kaizer Chiefs, one of the most successful teams in South Africa.

The Buccaneers legend is renowned for his teams playing attractive football. Malesela is excited about being part of The Gallants and taking the team to greater heights on the field.